Ware Shoals
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Local offices in Ware Shoals
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Ware Shoals Water and Sewer
8 Mill Street, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
Help here
- Water and sewer billsResidents can pay water bills and get help with water and sewer service.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wareshoalssc.com
Older adults · City office
Patty Walters Senior Center
3 South Greenwood Avenue, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesArea seniors can join meals and activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wareshoalssc.com
Library · Regional office
Ware Shoals Community Library
54 South Greenwood Avenue, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the branch for books and other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gwdlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Ware Shoals Town Hall
8 Mill Street, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
Help here
- Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services and resident questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wareshoalssc.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ware Shoals
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
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc.
301 N. Hospital Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Greenwood County
Ware Shoals is in Greenwood County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Greenwood County Department of Social Services
1118 Phoenix Street, Greenwood, SC 29648
Help here
- Food, cash, and family assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with other family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Child support · State office
Greenwood County Child Support Office
528 Monument Street, Room 103, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Child support case helpGet help with child support case questions and request case information in person.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Greenwood
315 Foundry Road, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about applying for public housing or a housing voucher.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gwdscha.com
Public health · State office
Greenwood County Health Department
1736 S. Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, and testing and care for sexually transmitted infections.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Beckman Center for Mental Health Services
1547 Parkway, Suite 100, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Outpatient mental health servicesFind outpatient mental health care for children, adults, and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Center
430 Helix Road, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for meals, transportation, home care, and other local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uppersavannah.com
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