Dillon
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Local offices in Dillon
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Dillon County Office
1211 Highway 34 W., Dillon, SC 29536
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceVisit the county office for help with applications for food and cash assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Dillon Finance, Human Resources and Water Department
401 W. Main Street, Dillon, SC 29536
Help here
- Water and sewer billingPay a city water or sewer bill or ask the city about your account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdillonsc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Dillon Wellness Center
1647 Commerce Drive, Dillon, SC 29536
Help here
- Fitness and recreationUse the fitness center, walking track, gym, or meeting rooms.
- Senior programsResidents age 55 and older can join monthly gatherings and sign up for trips.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdillonsc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Dillon Center
2204 Highway 301 South, Dillon, SC 29536
Help here
- Job search and unemployment supportGet help looking for work or using online resources to file for unemployment benefits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Dillon
1705 Highway 301 South, Dillon, SC 29536
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license services, knowledge tests, road tests, and other DMV transactions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Dillon County Library System, Dillon Branch
600 E. Main Street, Dillon, SC 29536
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow reading materials and use free information and technology resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dillon.lib.sc.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dillon
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Harvest Hope Food Bank
2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Carolina Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Pee Dee Community Action Partnership
2685 South Irby Street, Florence, SC 29505
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dillon County
Dillon is in Dillon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Dillon County Department of Social Services
1211 Hwy. 34 W., Dillon, SC 29536
Help here
- Social servicesVisit DSS to ask about public assistance and services for families and children.
- Child supportContact DSS for help with child support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
State office
Dillon WIC Office
1016 Old Latta Highway, Dillon, SC 29536
Help here
- WICThe clinic helps eligible families access WIC food benefits and related services.
- Immunization certificatesAsk the clinic for help with immunization certificates.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Local office · Regional office
South Carolina 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and child care.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
Local office · County office
Dillon County Government
109 S 3rd Avenue, Dillon, SC 29536
Help here
- County government information and assistanceContact the county for help finding departments, county officials, and public information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dilloncountysc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Vantage Point, Pee Dee Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability resource assistanceThe Area Agency on Aging connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local services and support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caresouth-carolina.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Lowcountry Community Action Agency, Inc.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lowcountrycaa.org
South Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by South Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- South Carolina 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988