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Community Resources

Useful, verified starting points for food, health, housing, jobs, support and local services across Walterboro and Colleton County.

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Walterboro Shines is building this directory around resources people in Walterboro and Colleton County may actually need: food, health care, housing help, grief support, jobs, education, senior services, veterans help and government services. We link to the provider whenever possible so you can confirm the latest details directly.

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Food & basic needs

Food, utilities and emergency assistance

Programs and availability can change. Check with the provider before traveling.

Food assistance

Lowcountry Food Bank — Fresh Xpress

Fresh produce distribution events are posted throughout the Lowcountry, including Walterboro, Islandton and nearby communities when scheduled. Distribution events may end early when supplies run out.

Use it for: upcoming produce distribution dates and locations.
Financial & family assistance

Lowcountry Community Action Agency

Serves Colleton and Hampton counties with programs that may include utility and rent assistance, food vouchers, transportation help, education/employment support, Head Start and other case-managed services.

Walterboro: 1605 Jefferies Hwy., Suite 101
Phone: 843-549-5576   •   Appointments are generally required.
Health & wellness

Health care and support

For emergencies, call 911.

Public health

Colleton County Health Department

Services include WIC, immunizations, family planning, STI/HIV/Hep C services, TB services and opioid overdose kits.

Address: 219 S. Lemacks St., Walterboro
Local phone: 843-549-1516
Appointments: 855-472-3432
Medical care

Edisto Indian Free Clinic

A nonprofit clinic serving people who are uninsured or underinsured, as well as Medicaid and most insurance patients. Services include primary care, pediatric care, mental health and labs.

Address: 1125 Ridge Road, Ridgeville
Phone: 843-871-2126
Grief support

Local GriefShare Groups

Walterboro-area GriefShare support is currently available on Mondays at Pine Grove Baptist Church and Thursdays at Faith Walterboro.

Monday: 6:30–8:00 p.m., Pine Grove Baptist Church, 99 Pine Grove Road
Thursday: 6:30 p.m., Faith Walterboro, The Prayer Room
Homelessness & outreach

In His Name-Colleton

Provides street outreach and supportive-resource connections for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, along with community programs such as free monthly laundry days.

Address: 214 Wichman Street, Walterboro
Phone: 843-782-3080
Jobs & learning

Work, training and education

Useful starting points for job seekers, students and families.

Workforce

SC Works Colleton Center

State workforce services for job seekers, including job-search tools, career support and access to SC Works Online Services.

Current statewide center listing: 500 Forest Circle, Walterboro
Phone: 843-630-0257
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Local jobs

Colleton County Job Postings

Official job openings with Colleton County government, including departments such as the library, parks and recreation, animal services, solid waste and public safety when positions are available.

Tip: Check the county page directly for current openings and closing information.
Library & learning

Colleton County Memorial Library

The county library system includes the Walterboro main branch, Cottageville and Edisto Beach branches, plus Bookmobile service. Programs include youth activities, learning resources and public computer access.

Walterboro: 600 Hampton Street
Phone: 843-549-5621
Housing, seniors & veterans

More places to turn

Official programs and local offices.

Housing

SC Housing

SC Housing administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program in Colleton County and provides tools for searching affordable rentals. Availability and waiting-list status can change.

Use it for: rental search tools and Housing Choice Voucher information.
Older adults

Colleton County Council on Aging

Services for older adults include senior centers, Meals on Wheels/home-delivered meals, wellness activities and other supports.

Main office: 39 Senior Avenue, Walterboro
Phone: 843-549-7642
Senior centers: Walterboro and Green Pond
Veterans

Colleton County Veterans Affairs Office

Helps veterans and dependents with VA benefit applications and information, including compensation, pensions, survivor benefits, education, health care enrollment and records requests.

Address: 219 S. Lemacks Street, Suite 124, Walterboro
Phone: 843-549-1412
County services

Colleton County Quick Help Center

Official county links for service requests, payments, job postings, parcel mapping, departments, public meetings and other government services.

County main number: 843-549-5221
Walterboro Shines is a community information project, not the provider of these services. Program rules, hours, eligibility, addresses and availability can change. We link to official providers whenever possible and encourage you to confirm details before traveling. Know a useful Colleton County resource that belongs here? Send it to the Shine.
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