Food Pantry
Food Pantry
The Helping Hands Food Pantry provides food to households in Georgetown County that are struggling to make ends meet. Our goal is to provide a balanced, healthy supply of food for 3 meals a day for 3 days based on their household size. Items include milk, eggs, bread, cheese, fresh vegetables and/or produce, meats along with non-perishable food items. Selections may vary and are based on availability.
Eligibility Requirements
Please bring the following documentations with you:
- South Carolina issued ID
- Proof of Residency in Georgetown County
- Proof of Household Income meeting income guidelines set forth annually by TEFAP (The - - Emergency Food Assistance Program).
Distribution Days
Regular: Monday - Thursday 9am to 12pm
Special Events:
Andrews Drive-Thru Remote Food Distribution
- 3rd Wednesday of Each Month beginning at 9am
- Located at Thomas Chapel AME Church - 130 Howell Street, Andrews
- 29510 Zip Code Residents Only
Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution
- Details Released in July
Source of Food
- Food Donations
- Partnerships with Lowcountry Food Bank and Carolina Human Reinvestment Community Garden
- Weekly Purchases at Local Grocery Stores
Interested in Hosting/Sponsoring a Food Drive?
Food pantries rely heavily on donations from the community to stock pantry shelves. Anyone can help from a business, to local schools, congregations/youth groups, civic groups, neighborhoods or a single family! No donation is too small or too big! Contact us today and we will provide the details to get started.
