Food banks and pantries in Darlington County.
Most of the food pantries in Darlington County are located at churches, as noted below. They will generally be very locally focused and only assist members of the immediate parish area. However they may offer referrals, and there are also some other food assistance programs to try, including at non-profits and social service agencies. Due to the limited focus and size of the pantries, they are open limited hours. They will be noted below, or individuals should call in advance. Also the selection of items may be limited. What may be available in Darlington County includes the following.
- -Canned meat, tuna, beef, spam, and chicken.
- -Peanut Butter and Jelly.
- -Beans, pasta, dried food.
- -Cereal, milk, dairy items.
- -Baby formula, diapers, and items for new moms.
- -Canned or box juice.
- -Local Meals on Wheels services.
Much more may be given out too. Pantries may also have household cleaning supplies, paper products, and more. Some have clothes closets. Or families can also get referred to SNAP food stamp application sites.
Bethel AME-Darlington
1333 South Main Street
Darlington, South Carolina 29532 Phone: 843-393-4481 Hours are 3rd Tuesday 9-11am or emergency appointments can be made. They also help feed the elderly as well as children.
Fatherhood and Families Engagement Program
Main address is 109 Law Street Darlington, SC 29532 Appointments are needed. Dial 843-413-2790.
Anointed Outreach Ministries
1032 North Governor Williams Hwy
Darlington, South Carolina 29501 Phone: (843) 617-2997 The pantry is only open Sunday 11-3pm. There may also be drinks, small hot lunches, and other aid given out.
Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church
552 East Billy Farrow Hwy
Darlington, SC 29532 Main number is 843-393-5952 Hours are 3rd Saturday afternoon, and the pantry opens at 1pm.
Faith Kingdom Builders
2908 Republic Avenue Florence, South Carolina 29502 For hours dial 843-393-9001 Either make an appointment or stop by 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6pm-7pm.
Flat Creek Baptist Church
1369 Society Hill Road
Darlington, South Carolina 29532 Phone: 843-395-2162 The food bank has cereal, canned and fresh food, and other items for distribution to local Darlington County families.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church-Darlington
Address is 1372 Pocket Road Darlington, South Carolina 29532 Phone: 843-393-0152
The Inner Court Apostolic Church In Jesus Christ
2138 Enterprise Drive Florence, SC 29502 Phone: 843-669-5238 It is open every other Thursday evening. The location also supports parts of Darlington County.
Divine Destiny
3823 Oak Drive Darlington, SC 29532 843-662-6842 Tuesday from 9am-1pm.
First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge
Main food bank is at 3901 West BoBo Newsome Highway Pine Ridge, SC 29550 Telephone number: 843-383-2773
Wesley UMC Hartsville Soup Kitchen
143 E College Street
Hartsville, SC 29550 Phone: 843-332-9225 The free soup kitchen is open daily at 11am. There are also holiday meals served, including at Thanksgiving or Christmas. The poor and homeless often drop in. Carolina Kids, LLC Hartsville, SC 29551 Phone: 843-857-3097 They run the school lunch backpack program for kids. Darlington County students can get free food so they have something to eat over the weekend.
All For Christ Ministries
601 South Sixth Street
Hartsville, SC 29550 For information dial (843) 917-2049 or (843) 624-5226
Nazareth Apostolic Church
622 Amherst Drive Hartsville, South Carolina 29551 Phone: 843-332-1098 It is only open the 4th Saturday of each month from 7-8:00am.
Darlington County DSS
Mozingo Building 300 Russell St. Darlington, South Carolina 29532 (843) 398-4420 They process applications to TANF, SNAP food stamps, welfare, and other programs.
HRC Crusade For Christ Ministries
910 Myrtle Street Hartsville, SC 29550 Main Phone: 843-332-4291 In addition to the pantry, there are seasonal services, a clothing closet, and even Christmas food or toys for low income families.
Embark Lay Ministries
1307 Sedgefield Road Hartsville, SC 29550 843-601-1620 Hours are 3rd Thursday of the month from 9am-12noon. The Way of the Cross No. 2 Location is 1617 Shaw Drive Hartsville, South Carolina 29550 Main telephone number: 843-206-5511 For more information, dial 803.254.4432. Residents of Darlington County can apply for everything from Summer Food Service Program to Meals on Wheels (elderly or disabled) or they can just be referred to another food pantry. By