Cowpens
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Local offices in Cowpens
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1, Cowpens
145 Washington Road, Cowpens, SC 29330
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing in Cowpens through the regional housing authority.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scrha.net
Local office · City office
Town of Cowpens Town Hall
5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Help here
- Town services and helpContact Town Hall with questions about town services and local government.
- Garbage collectionAsk the town about household garbage collection and seasonal cleanups.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcowpens.com
Older adults · County office
Timken Community Center
180 Foster Street, Cowpens, SC 29330
Help here
- Senior programsAdults age 50 and older can attend local wellness, social, and activity programs.Read more
- Community center programsResidents can use the center's computer lab, fitness center, classes, and recreation spaces.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on spartanburgparks.org
Library · County office
Cowpens Library
181 School Street, Cowpens, SC 29330
Help here
- Library servicesUse books, computers, internet access, and library programs at the Cowpens branch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on spartanburglibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cowpens
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
Piedmont Community Actions, Inc.
300 South Daniel Morgan Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Spartanburg County
Cowpens is in Spartanburg County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Spartanburg Clerk of Court Child Support Enforcement Division
180 Magnolia Street, Room 502, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Help here
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support payments and account questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburgcounty.gov
State office · State office
Spartanburg County Department of Social Services
630 Chesnee Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Help here
- SNAP and other benefitsApply for food and other benefits at the county office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Human services · County office
Spartanburg County Community Development
Help here
- Homeowner rehabilitationAsk about help repairing or replacing a roof if you meet the program rules.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburgcounty.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
United Way of the Piedmont 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or text 211 for help finding food, housing, utility assistance, and other local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwpiedmont.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Spartanburg Housing
170 Arch Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for available housing assistance through Spartanburg Housing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburghousing.org
Public health · State office
Spartanburg County Health Department
120 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, STI testing, and other public health services.
- WICAsk the clinic about nutrition support and WIC services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.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
- SC 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