Eating on Budget: Need Food?
Below is a list of sites you can get warm meals or free and low-cost pantry items. This is not a comprehensive list. If you know of resources that are not listed and you would like to see them added, please contact the library.
- Anderson Emergency KitchenOpen 5 days a week from 9 a.m. until about noon.
864-224-4763
306 West Franklin Street
Anderson, SC 29625 - Anderson Interfaith MinistriesFood pantry assists families on a first come, first served basis, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. They also offer food delivery for the elderly, holiday food items, and summer food for kids.
864-226-2273 ext 113
1202 South Murray Avenue
Anderson, SC 29622 - Belton Interfaith MinistriesFood pantry and many other services
864-338-7797
507 North Main Street
Belton, SC 29627 - Calvary Church in Westminster864-903-0477
10102 Long Creek Highway
Westminster, SC 29693 - Clemson Community Care OnlineMonday—Thursday 9am-1pm
*Clients must arrive by 10am to receive assistance. Services only available for Clemson, Central
residents.* Call to make an appointment
864-653-4460
105 Anderson Highway
Clemson, SC 29633 - Dot's KitchenServing lunch Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 am- 12:30 pm.
864-647-5509
American Legion Building
205 Lucky Street
Westminster, SC - Dream Center of Pickens CountyHelp for emergency needs.
(864) 644-8885
111 Hillcrest Drive
Suite A
Easley, SC 29640 - Faith Presbyterian ChurchWeekly: Mondays 9-11am; Tuesdays 4-5:30pm
Monthly: Third Saturday of the Month 9-11am.
864-979-1071
308 William St.
Williamston, SC 29697 - Family Promise of Anderson CountyThrough the Interfaith Hospitality Network, they organize and facilitate overnight accommodations and meals for families.
864-760-0908 - Gleaning House MinistriesTuesday 9am-11:30am
*Clients will have to have proof of residence and there are income requirements.*
864-878-0102
319 C David Stone Rd
Pickens, SC 29671 - Golden Corner Food PantryProvides emergency & supplemental food for seniors & families living in Oconee Cty. w/ income less than 150% of Federal Poverty level
Mondays:Food for Seniors only 10am-Noon
Tuesday-Friday: All clients except Seniors 10am-Noon
The first Saturday of each month: All clients who work during the week 10am-Noon
864-882-3610
635 Business Park Drive
Seneca, SC 29677 - Good Neighbor CupboardRegular hours are 9:00am - 11:30am, Monday thru Thursday, closed all Federal Holidays.
864-224-1701
313 South Tower Street Suite 113
Anderson, SC 29624 - Haven of Rest MissionOffers food, shelter, counseling
864-226-6193
219 West Whitner Street
Anderson, SC 29624 - Honea Path First Baptist Church864-369-0150
220 S. Main St.
Honea Path, SC 29654 - Iglesia Bautista Palabra-Vida864-901-5450
1057 Johnson Rd.
Easley, SC 29642 - Lighthouse MinistryFood distribution is every 4th Sunday at 1:00pm.
864-760-7687
104 B Shockley Ferry Rd
Anderson, SC 29624 - Lowndesville Pentecostal Holiness Church803-917-9665
215 Depot St
Lowndesville, SC 29659 - Mt. Lebanon AME Church864-379-8286
761 Mount Lebanon Road
Due West, SC 29638 - New Hope Baptist Church864-843-9623
5 Main Street
Liberty, SC 29657 - Operation CareMonday - Friday, 9-11:00 am (or until the first ten families have been helped)
864-847-7090
3 Middleton Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697 - Our Daily Bread of SenecaServes lunch Monday-Friday 11:30 am-12:30 pm
864-885-9485
106 Jordan Street
Seneca, SC 29678 - Pickens Presbyterian ChurchMondays and Wednesdays, residents of Pickens, Liberty, Six Mile, and Sunset, can come to the church to receive a box of food.
(864) 878-9422
311 W Main Street
Pickens, SC 29671 - Piedmont Emergency Relief CenterLocal Food Pantry in Piedmont, S.C. serving Piedmont, Pelzer, Williamston, Easley & Greenville. Open Mondays and Saturdays from 9am-12pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-7pm.
864-845-5355
3A Main Street
Piedmont, SC 29673 - Salvation ArmyAnderson County: 864-225-738
Oconee County: 864-882-1160
Pickens County: 864-855-7198 - Set Free Christian MinistryFood Pantry
864-269-3620
4415 Highway 153
Easley, SC, 29642 - Seventh Day Adventist (We Care Community Services)Tuesdays 10am-1pm
864-878-6897
2503 Gentry Memorial Hwy
Pickens, SC 29671 - Shine Soup KitchenThe SHINE Soup Kitchen serves meals each evening M-F from 5:30-6:30.
864-306-4582
111 Hillcrest Dr., Suite B
Easley, SC 29640 - Tabernacle of Faith of AndersonProvides a hot meal weekly on Sundays from 12-1:30pm at the church. They also offer monthly food boxes for Seniors.
864-617-0106
1613 South Main Street
Anderson, SC 29622 - United Christian MinistriesProvides a designed combination of food items that supply each person in the home 3 meals per day for a 3 day period. They also provide Christmas dinner boxes.
864-855-0853
303 Dacusville Hwy.
Easley, SC 29640 - Venture Church1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 1pm-2:30pm
*Emergency Food boxes are available as needed by calling
864-283-0915
128 S. Pendleton St
Easley, SC - Loaves & FishesA food rescue organization that serves nearly 100 agencies throughout Greenville County. Many of these agencies serve hot meals or provide food pantry items for individuals and families. Find partnering agencies here.
- Find Your Local Food BankCheck Feeding America's site for food banks in your area.
There are several assistance programs (English / Spanish) that provide supplemental food for you and your family. These programs increase food security and reduce hunger by providing individuals and families in need access to healthy food.
- Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) - (Food Stamps)The Supplement Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, serves as the foundation of America’s national nutrition safety net, working to end hunger and improve the health of low-income people by helping families buy the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet. Families, people living alone, and people living with roommates use SNAP benefits. People who are homeless can get SNAP benefits, too. People of all ages use SNAP benefits.
- About Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)Information about the federal program.
- SNAP assistance by CountyClick on your county and locate your local Department of Social Services office.
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)For: eligible, low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women, new moms,
and children under age 5
Visit: http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/toll-free-numbers-wic-state-agencies - USDA National Hunger Hotline and Clearinghouse.USDA. 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish). Hours: 8AM - 8PM EST. Call or click on "Find Meals" to find food assistance near you.
- Free Summer MealsFor age 18 and under, no documentation needed for most sites. Enter a zipcode and then click on the location to see the hours and services.
Food pantries can directly distribute food items to those in need. Food pantries put together packages of unprepared food for people who have homes but don't necessarily have the means to feed their families on their own.
Soup kitchens, meal centers, or food kitchens, are places where food is offered to the hungry for free or at below market price.