Free food pantries, meals and groceries in York County South Carolina.
Low income families, seniors, and disabled in York County South Carolina can get free food, meals, groceries, and government assistance from a number of centers in the region. Most non-profit agencies not only run a food pantry, but they can also help address other needs. For example, a location may be able to help someone apply for SNAP food stamps; provide free summer meals to children, applications for school lunch programs, clothing, and more.
As with most assistance programs offered across South Carolina, the total number of people who can receive help is limited, as funds and resources are limited as well. But they do their best to feed the hungry. As noted, the centers may often have clothing, medications, or limited financial aid too.
Most food pantries will help people on a first come, first service basis, and they are also only open certain hours of the day or week. They will try their best to never turn anyone away from help. However if a York County food pantry can’t meet your needs, they can often provide families with referrals to either federal government or state of South Carolina non-profits or government aid.
Project Hope
Location is 411 Park Avenue
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
Dial the center at 328-8000
Not only can this non-profit agency provide food, but other assistance may be offered on site such as prescriptions or financial aid. The center is open from 9:00am to 11:30am, Monday through Thursday. Only a limited number of people are helped each day, and it is usually first come/first serve.
Clover Area Assistance Center
1130 Hwy. 55 East
Clover, South Carolina 29710
Telephone number - (803) 222-4837
Another non-profit that offers comprehensive assistance. They run a government benefits screening programs, clinics, and of course a food pantry. They also provide TEFAP and non-emergency supplemental groceries, as well as can help people apply for SNAP (food stamps) or the federal TANF program.
People Attempting To Help
Address of food pantry is 204 Raille St.
York, South Carolina 29745
Call (803) 684-3992
Some services available here include a clothing closet and an emergency food pantry. The charity can provide school children and working adults with clothes and uniforms. Food banks and soup kitchen can help feed the less fortunate across the greater York County South Carolina region. Holiday (Christmas and Thanksgiving) meals may be distributed. Also access a thrift shop.
Pilgrim's Inn
Address: 236 W Main St.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Main phone number - (803) 327-3430
Food Banks of America, Inc.
542 Golf Course Rd.
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-9700
While located across the border, this center may provide food to some of the churches and non-profits in York County SC. They may be able to refer people to programs that can help them.
Love N Cherish Family Center
Address is 825 Church Rd
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
Phone number is (803) 329-2643
Mount Prospect Baptist Church
Food pantry location is 339 W Black St
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29731
Dial 803) 329-2772
Rhema Outreach Ministry's
E. King Street at Oriental Ave.
The operate a food bank. Free groceries, baby formula, and even Christmas toys or meals are offered for children and low income families.
Cornerstone Family Worship Center
Address - 1090 Black Hwy
York, SC 29745
Phone number - (803) 684-2273
Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen
902 Crawford Road
Dial 803-366-4142
Hot meals, including at Thanksgiving, Easter, or Christmas, are served to the homeless and working poor.
Fort Mill Care Center
Address: 513 Banks St.
2760 Old Nation Rd
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Low cost or free food is offered from an onsite food pantry. Other assistance can help pay bills, rent, and provide prescriptions.
Lighthouse Shelter/Thrift Store
Food bank address is 700 Old North Main St.
Clover, South Carolina 29710
Telephone number - (803) 222-0636
Services and programs administered include a thrift shop, food bank, clothing closing, crisis and homeless shelter, and more. There may also be Christmas toys for kids and holiday meals.
For referrals to other free food pantries in York County, or to learn about services such as Meals on Wheels or USDA commodities, dial 704.376.1785. Many charities focus on feeding families living in poverty.
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