Summerton
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Local offices in Summerton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
Utilities · City office
Summerton Public Works and Utility Billing
10 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills or ask the town about utility billing.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on summertonsc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Summerton Senior Center
1154 4th St, Summerton, SC 29148
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the center about services and support for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Local office · City office
Summerton Town Hall
10 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148
Help here
- Town services and informationVisit or call Town Hall for information about town services and meetings.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on summertonsc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Summerton
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
Wateree Community Actions, Inc.
201 Columbia Mall Blvd Ste 91, Columbia, SC 29223
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clarendon County
Summerton is in Clarendon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Clarendon County Department of Social Services
236 Commerce St., Suite 2, Manning, SC 29102
Help here
- Public assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with food, cash, and other family assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Clarendon County Health Department
110 E. Boyce St., Manning, SC 29102
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe health department provides available local services such as immunizations and other public health care.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Clarendon Behavioral Health Services
14 N. Church St., Manning, SC 29102
Help here
- Counseling and substance use servicesThe center offers counseling, crisis support, and substance use services for county residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarendonbhs.com
Older adults · Regional office
Santee-Lynches Area Agency on Aging
39 E. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150
Help here
- Aging and disability resourcesThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with information and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santeelynchescog.org
Veterans · County office
Clarendon County Veterans Affairs
411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county service officer helps veterans and their families with questions and claims for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scdva.sc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Clarendon County Emergency Management
219 Commerce St., Manning, SC 29102
Help here
- Emergency preparednessThe office coordinates county preparation, response, and recovery for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarendoncountysc.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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