COMMUNITY FOOD RESOURCES
During the Government Shutdown
Local Help When You Need It MOst
As our community faces uncertainty with SNAP Benefits and federal programs, local organizations are stepping up to offer support.
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Dominion Energy as introduced new payment assistance options for customers who may be struggling to keep up with bills during this period.
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Find out how these programs can help you or a neighbor stay connected and supported.
sustaining OUR COMMUNITY
Support for SNAP Recipients During the Government Shutdown
We understand that the ongoing government shutdown may cause uncertainty and hardship for individuals and families who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits.
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If you are affected, please know that help and resources are available:
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Check your benefits: Visit South Carolina's SNAP website or call your local office to stay updated on benefit disbursement changes.
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Find local food support: Our community has several food pantries and meal programs operating throughout Beaufort County and the Lowcountry, open on different days of the week.
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Need a hand right now? Call 211 or contact us directly at 843-962-3928 for help connecting to community food, housing, and financial support programs.
Weekly Local Food Pantries
The following food banks and pantries are open on a rotating weekly schedule across Beaufort County and the Lowcountry. Hours and availability may vary — we encourage you to confirm details directly with each site.
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Monday
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Salvation Army of Beaufort – 2505 North St, Beaufort | 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–2 PM
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Help of Beaufort – 502 Charles St, Beaufort | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Bluffton Self Help – 39 Sheridan Park Cir #10, Bluffton | 10 AM–12 PM
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Church of the Cross – 110 Calhoun St, Bluffton | 12:30 PM–2 PM
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Bluffton Community Kitchen – 105 Boundary St, Bluffton | 1 PM–2 PM
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Tuesday
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Salvation Army of Beaufort – 2505 North St, Beaufort | 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–2 PM
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Help of Beaufort – 502 Charles St, Beaufort | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Free Born Deliverance Temple – 113 Broad River Blvd, Beaufort | 10 AM–1 PM
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Meadowbrook Church of God – 2 Lupo Dr, Beaufort | 12 PM–1 PM
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Sandalwood Community Food Pantry – 114 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head | 9:30 AM–11 AM
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Wednesday
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Salvation Army of Beaufort – 2505 North St, Beaufort | 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–2 PM
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Free Born Deliverance Temple – 113 Broad River Blvd, Beaufort | 10 AM–1 PM
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Praise Assembly of God – 800 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort | 9 AM–10:30 AM
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Bluffton Self Help – 39 Sheridan Park Cir #10, Bluffton | 10 AM–12 PM & 4 PM–6 PM
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Live in Faith Everyday Ministries – 75 Capehart Cir, Beaufort | 4 PM–6 PM
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Thursday
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Salvation Army of Beaufort – 2505 North St, Beaufort | 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–2 PM
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Help of Beaufort – 502 Charles St, Beaufort | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Grays Hill Baptist Church – 147 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort | 10 AM–11 AM
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St. Helena Church of the Harvest – 25 Palmetto Point Rd, St. Helena Island | 10 AM–12 PM
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Christ Lutheran Church – 829 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head | 1 PM–3 PM
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Bluffton Community Kitchen – 105 Boundary St, Bluffton | 12 PM–1 PM
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Friday
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Salvation Army of Beaufort – 2505 North St, Beaufort | 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–2 PM
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Help of Beaufort – 502 Charles St, Beaufort | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Victory Center – 219 Pigeonrove Rd, Beaufort | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
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Port Royal UMC – 602 Columbia Ave, Port Royal | 9:30 AM–1 PM
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Brick Baptist Church – 81 St. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, St. Helena Island | 10 AM–12 PM
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Tidal Creek Fellowship – 290 Brickyard Point Rd S, Beaufort | 4 PM–6 PM
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Saturday
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Free Born Deliverance Temple – 113 Broad River Blvd, Beaufort | 10 AM–1 PM
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Community Bible Church – 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort | 10 AM–12 PM
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The Church of the Cross Food Pantry (Buckwalter Campus) – 110 Calhoun St, Bluffton | 10 AM–12 PM
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Victory Baptist Church – 53 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort | 11 AM–1 PM
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St. Helena Church of the Harvest – 25 Palmetto Point Rd, St. Helena Island | 10 AM–12 PM
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Sunday
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First African Baptist Church – 601 New St, Beaufort | 12 PM–2 PM
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Canaan Missionary Baptist Church – 908 Trask Hwy, Sheldon | 12 PM–2 PM
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Faith Tabernacle Deliverance Temple – 1105 Boundary St, Beaufort | 12 PM–2 PM
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Times and locations are based on the community food pantry schedule distributed by local partners. Please confirm directly with each organization for the most current information.