Winnsboro
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Local offices in Winnsboro
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Local office · City office
Winnsboro Town Hall
207 North Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help reaching town staff and finding information about town services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwinnsboro.com
Utilities · City office
Town of Winnsboro Utility Billing
610 Moultrie Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Utility billing and servicePay utility bills or ask about starting electric, gas, water, or sewer service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwinnsboro.com
Library · County office
Fairfield County Library Main Branch
300 Washington Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use internet access, and get help with learning resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fairfieldcountylibrary.com
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Winnsboro
1161 Kincaid Bridge Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit this branch for driver license services and eligible knowledge or road tests.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Fairfield Access Point
96 Highway 321 Bypass South, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Job search and unemployment supportGet help searching for work and using online resources to file for unemployment benefits.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworksmidlands.org
State office · State office
Fairfield County Department of Social Services
1136 Kincaid Bridge Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- SNAP benefitsApply for food assistance and get help with your SNAP case.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fairfield County
Winnsboro is in Fairfield County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Fairfield County Department of Social Services
1136 Kincaid Bridge Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsApply for food and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Fairfield County Health Department
1136 Kincaid Bridge Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis C.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through the WIC program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Fairfield County Veteran’s Affairs
250 N. Walnut Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fairfieldsc.com
Emergency help · County office
Fairfield County Emergency Management
250 N. Walnut Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and county response services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fairfieldsc.com
Library · County office
Fairfield County Library
300 Washington Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, public computers, internet access, and learning programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fairfieldcountylibrary.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Carolina Community Actions, Inc. Fairfield County Assistance Office
414B South Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about help with utility bills and other basic needs support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carolinacommunityactions.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.
- 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
- United Way 2-1-1 (Midlands)
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