Community Resources

If you need help right now

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 · free and confidential, 24/7
Find any local help (food, rent, utilities, and more): dial 211 or visit sc211.org
Domestic violence or sexual assault: Pee Dee Coalition 24/7 crisis line (843) 669-4600 or toll-free 1-800-273-1820 · peedeecoalition.org
Mental health crisis (after hours): Pee Dee Mental Health 1-833-364-2274, 24/7
Medical emergency: call 911

Food & basic needs

Harvest Hope Food Bank — the region's largest food bank; supplies pantries across the Pee Dee and helps you find one near you. 2701 Alex Lee Blvd, Florence, SC 29506 · (843) 661-0826 · harvesthope.org/get-help
The Manna House — free breakfast and lunch daily, plus a client-choice food pantry. Meals Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–12:30 PM · Pantry Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00–11:00 AM · (843) 667-6077 · flomannahouse.com
House of Hope of the Pee Dee — help for neighbors facing homelessness, including food, hygiene, and support services. hofh.org/need-help
The Salvation Army of the Pee Dee Region — food pantry, clothing, and holiday food programs, plus emergency help with utilities and rent. 2210 Hoffmeyer Rd, Florence, SC 29501 · (843) 662-4461 · salvationarmy.org → Pee Dee
Sisters 4 the Future — nutrition education, affordable child care with nutritional meals and transportation through the SC Voucher Program, and a Nutritional Meal Program for seniors. 4430 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505 · (843) 702-2039 · sisters4thefuture.wixsite.com
Local church food pantries — dozens of Florence-area churches run monthly pantries (Majority Baptist, Greater Morning Star #7, Immanuel Apostolic, and more). Search them all on the SC 211 directory or Harvest Hope's pantry locator
United Way 211 — a free call connects you to nearby food pantries, meal sites, and more. Dial 211 · sc211.org · search the full directory at resources.sc211.org

Health & medical

Mercy Medicine Free Clinic — free medical and dental care for uninsured, low-income adults in Florence and nearby counties. 500 S Coit St, Florence, SC 29501 · (843) 667-9947 · Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–12:00 PM · mercymedicalfc.org
HopeHealth — a community health center offering primary, pediatric, dental, and behavioral health care on a sliding fee scale, insured or not. 360 N Irby St, Florence, SC 29501 · (843) 667-9414 · Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–5:30 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM · hope-health.org
Pee Dee Mental Health Center — outpatient counseling, psychiatry, and crisis services through the SC Department of Behavioral Health. (843) 407-4448 · 24/7 after-hours crisis line 1-833-364-2274 · scdmh.org/pdmhc
Circle Park Behavioral Health — substance-use treatment, counseling, and recovery support. (843) 665-9349 (after hours 843-687-6738) · circlepark.com

Utility & financial help

City of Florence CARE Program — utility customer assistance for city water and sewer customers who qualify. cityofflorencesc.gov/apply-start/care-program
Pee Dee Community Action Partnership — administers LIHEAP energy assistance to help qualifying households with heating, cooling, and power bills. 2685 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29505 · (843) 678-3400 · peedeecap.org
SC Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — statewide energy-bill help through the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity. (803) 734-0662 · energy.sc.gov
Lighthouse Ministries — faith-based crisis help with utility bills (final notice or disconnect) and food for Florence County residents. (843) 629-0830 · lighthouse@lighthouseflorence.org · lighthouseflorence.org
The Salvation Army of the Pee Dee Region — emergency help with utilities, rent, and housing, plus a food pantry, clothing, and holiday assistance for families who qualify. 2210 Hoffmeyer Rd, Florence, SC 29501 · (843) 662-4461 · salvationarmy.org → Pee Dee
Dominion Energy EnergyShare — electric or natural-gas bill help for income-eligible, senior, and disabled Dominion customers. Apply through your local Community Action Agency (Pee Dee Community Action, above). dominionenergy.com → Energy Assistance
Duke Energy Share the Light Fund — bill assistance for qualifying Duke Energy customers, distributed through local partner agencies. duke-energy.com/SpecialAssistance · or call the number on your Duke Energy bill

Housing

Housing Authority of Florence — public housing and Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers for income-eligible residents. (843) 669-4163 · hafsc.org
House of Hope of the Pee Dee — homelessness outreach, prevention, and support for people without stable housing. hofh.org/need-help
United Way 211 — help finding rent assistance, shelter, and housing programs. Dial 211 · sc211.org

Faith-based help & ministries

The Manna House — a Christian ministry serving free daily meals and a food pantry to neighbors in need. (843) 667-6077 · flomannahouse.com
House of Hope of the Pee Dee — a faith-driven nonprofit walking with people out of homelessness. hofh.org
Lighthouse Ministries — a faith-based nonprofit offering crisis help with food and utilities in Florence County. (843) 629-0830 · lighthouse@lighthouseflorence.org · lighthouseflorence.org
Reformers Unanimous (FBT Addiction Recovery) — a free, Christ-centered addiction recovery program at Florence Baptist Temple, with group and individual counseling, childcare, and teen activities. Meets Fridays at 7:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM. 2308 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29505 · Corbett Stone (843) 661-4342 · fbt.org/ministries/reformers-unanimous
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Civic & everyday

Florence County Library System — free books, computers, internet, and programs; main library plus branches across the county. 509 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506 · (843) 662-8424 · florencelibrary.org
Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) — public bus service across Florence and the Pee Dee. pdrta.org
City of Florence — water and sewer service, sanitation, permits, and city departments. cityofflorencesc.gov
Florence County — county offices, taxes, and services. florencecountysc.gov
Florence One Schools — enrollment, calendars, and district information. f1s.org
Register to vote / check your registration — South Carolina's official elections site. scvotes.gov
Local government meeting summaries — our plain-English recaps of City Council, County Council, Planning Commission, and School Board. See Florence Updates →

This directory is provided as a public service and is believed accurate as of August 2026. Hours, phone numbers, and eligibility can change, so please call ahead to confirm. 7Fourteen is not affiliated with these organizations and does not control their services. If a link or number is out of date, or you know a resource we should add, let us know.