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Community Support

Find the Help You Need

Sometimes we all need a little extra support.

Whether you're looking for encouragement, resources, or guidance, you're not alone — and help is available right here in our community.

Community Resources

Life doesn't always come with a manual — but no one should have to navigate challenges alone.

This Community Resources page exists to connect Florence and surrounding Pee Dee residents with organizations that provide real, practical support. Whether you're looking for help with housing, food, healthcare, employment, mental health, family services, or financial guidance, you'll find trusted local resources listed here.

Our goal is simple:

Make it easier for our community to find help, hope, and direction — all in one place.

What You'll Find Here

You'll discover a growing list of local agencies and service providers offering support in areas such as:

  • Housing & Homeless Assistance
  • Food & Nutrition Programs
  • Healthcare & Wellness Services
  • Mental Health & Counseling
  • Employment & Career Support
  • Financial Assistance & Education
  • Family & Youth Services
  • Community Outreach Programs

Each listing includes contact information so you can reach out directly to the organization that best fits your needs.

A Note From HelloFlorenceSC

HelloFlorenceSC is a community encouragement platform. We don't provide these services ourselves — but we believe in shining a light on the people and organizations who do.

If you know of a local resource that should be included, or if you represent an organization serving our community, we welcome your submission.

Together, we can strengthen Florence by making support more visible and more accessible.

Because God's love still shows up in everyday ways — often through helping hands right here at home.

Support in Florence

Browse community services by category. Contact information and details included.

Food Assistance

Pee Dee Community Action Partnership

Emergency food assistance for families in need

843-678-3400
2685 S. Irby St., Florence SC 29505
8:30 am to 5pm
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Harvest Hope Food Bank

Regional food bank serving the Pee Dee region

843-661-0826
2701 Alex Lee Boulevard, Florence SC 29506
Call for Distribution Times
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Manna House

Community food assistance and meal services

843-667-6077
450 Jarrott St, Florence SC 29504
Tue-Thu 11AM-1PM, Sat 9AM-11AM
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SNAP Benefits

Monthly food assistance through EBT cards

843-669-3354
2685 S. Irby St. # A, Florence SC 29505
8:30 am to 5 pm
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WIC Program

Nutrition assistance for women, infants, and children

843-661-4835
Statewide
145 E. Cheves St, Florence 29506
8:30 am to 5 pm
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The Salvation Army

Food pantry, meals, and emergency assistance

843-662-4461
2210 Hoffmeyer Rd, Florence SC 29501
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Housing & Utilities

The Housing Authority

Public housing and Section 8 rental assistance

843-669-4163
2640 W. Palmetto St, Florence SC 29501
M-F 8 am to 5 pm
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Greater Florence Habitat for Humanity

Affordable homeownership and home repair programs

843-665-1624
2711-B W. Palmetto St PMB, Florence SC
M-F 8 am to 5 pm
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House of Hope of the Pee Dee

Emergency shelter and transitional housing services

(843) 667-9000
1020 W. Darlington St, Florence, SC 29501
M-F 9 am to 5 pm
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CMG Community Center

Emergency shelter and transitional housing services

(843) 731-9315
535 S. Church St, Florence, SC 29506
M-F 9 am to 5 pm
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The ARC (House of Hope)

Recovery center for drug and opioid dependency

(843) 667-9000
1020 W. Darlington St, Florence, SC 29501
M-F 9 am to 5 pm
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Lighthouse Ministries

Help with past due rent and eviction prevention

(843) 629-0830
1416 W. Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
M-F 9 am to 4 pm
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LIHEAP Utility Assistance

Help with heating, cooling, and electric bills

(843)-678-3400
2685 S. Irby St., Florence SC 29505
M-F 8:30 am to 5pm
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United Way of Florence

Connects people and resources to improve youth outcomes, health, housing, and financial stability.

(843) 662-2407
1612 W. Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501
M-F 8:30 am to 5pm
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Healthcare Services

McLeod regional Medical Center

Full-service hospital and emergency care

843-777-2000
555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
M-F - 8 am to 5 pm
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MUSC Health

Comprehensive healthcare including emergency care, specialty clinics, and primary care

(843) 674-5000
805 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC
24/7
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Hope Health

Federally qualified health center providing primary care and behavioral health services

(843) 667-9414
360 N Irby St, Florence, SC
M-F - 8 am to 5 pm
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Mercy Medicine

Free medical care and prescription assistance for uninsured

(843) 667-9947
500 S. Coit ST, Florence, SC 29501
By Appointment Only
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Pee Dee Healthy Start

Maternal and infant health services and support

(843) 662-1482
314 W. Pine St, Florence, SC 29501
M-F 8:30 am to 5 pm
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Circle Park Behavioral Services

Federally qualified health center providing primary care and behavioral health services

(843) 665-9349
238 S. Coit St, Florence, SC 29501
M-F - 8 am to 5 pm
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Employment & Training

SC Works Pee Dee

Job search assistance, career counseling, and employment resources

(843) 407-9679
1558 W. Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
M-F 8:30 am to 5 pm
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Florence One Adult Education

Provides adult learning opportunities to the Pee Dee region.

(843) 664-8152
500 S. Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506
M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm
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SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Employment services for people with disabilities

(843) 662-8114
Statewide
1947 W. Darlington St, Florence, SC 29501
M-F 8:30 am to 5 pm
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Goodwill Industries - Job Connection

Free job training, career coaching, and employment placement

(843) 468-2140
1551 2nd Loop Rd, Florence, SC 29505
M-F 10 am to 4 pm
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Florence-Darlington Technical College

Workforce training, certifications, and continuing education

(843) 661-8324
2715 W. Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501
M-F 8 am to 5:30 pm
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Transportation Help

Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority

Fixed-route and on-demand transportation across Florence, Dillon, and Marion Counties.

(843) 665-2227
313 S. Stadium Rd, Florence, SC 29506
M-F 8 am to 5 pm
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SCDHHS - (Healthy Connections) Non-emergency Transportation

Provides transportation for doctor visits, dialysis, xrays, laboratory work, pharmacy, or other medical needs.

866-445-9954
Statewide
2685 S. Irby St., Florence SC 29505
M-F 8 am to 5 pm
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HelloFlorenceSC.com shares community resources for informational purposes. While we're not affiliated with these organizations, we believe GOD often works through people and places to provide help when it's needed most.

You matter. And help is closer than you think.