FOOD HELP · DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC

Food help in Dorchester County

39 places to get food nearby: food pantry, free meals, mobile pantry and senior meals. Call ahead if you can, since hours sometimes change.

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Places to get food in Dorchester County

🥫 Food pantry

Activate Church

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 705 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC 29485 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Bethel AME Outreach Ministries

Food pantry in Saint George, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 5585 Memorial Boulevard, Saint George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Bethel AME Ridgeville

Food pantry in Ridgeville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 165 South Railroad Avenue, Ridgeville, SC 29472 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Bethel Outreach

Food pantry in George.

  • 📍 8555 Memorial Blvd. St., George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: First and Third Wednesday each month, 8:00am - empty | Second and Fourth Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm | Tuesday and Thursday by appointment
  • 🧺 food
  • 📞 843-209-9409

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension - SC Food Resource Map (Food Pantry Map Data May 2026), linked from Harvest Hope Food Bank Get Help page

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🥫 Food pantry

Bethel Outreach Ministries

Food pantry in George, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 5585 Memorial Blvd. St., George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Cathedral Bread Basket

Food pantry in North Charleston, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 3626 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston, SC 29418 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Christ Temple of Summerville

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 1815 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Church House of Ministries

Food pantry in Ladson, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 9659 Jamison Road, Ladson, SC 29456 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Community Resource Center - Lovely Hill

Food pantry in George, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 5905 W Jim Bilton Blvd. St., George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Community Resource Center - Summerville

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 116 W 2nd North St., Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Community Resource Center- Elem Baptist

Food pantry in Harleyville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 225 2 Churches Road, Harleyville, SC 29448 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Dorchester Seniors Inc

Food pantry in Saint George, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 5361 E Jim Bilton Boulevard, Saint George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries · congregate meals for older adults · home-delivered meals for older adults
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Dorchester Seniors Inc

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 312 N Laurel Street, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries · congregate meals for older adults · home-delivered meals for older adults
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🍲 Free meals

Expanding The Table

Free meal site in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 1411 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🚐 Mobile pantry

Fresh for All produce distribution - Summerville Elementary School

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Summerville listed by Lowcountry Food Bank.

  • 📍 850 Magnolia Street, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Upcoming published dates (Oct 18 - Nov 18, 2026): Tue Oct 27 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
  • 🙋 Who can come: Check the Lowcountry Food Bank distribution calendar before going; dates change.
  • 🧺 mobile produce/food distribution · Fresh for All produce distribution

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Food Distribution Calendar (The Events Calendar REST API)

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🚐 Mobile pantry

Fresh Xpress Produce Distribution - Bethel Outreach Minsitries

Scheduled mobile food distribution in George listed by Lowcountry Food Bank.

  • 📍 5585 Memorial Blvd. St., George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Upcoming published dates (Oct 18 - Nov 18, 2026): Wed Oct 21 10:30 AM-12:00 PM; Wed Nov 18 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
  • 🙋 Who can come: Check the Lowcountry Food Bank distribution calendar before going; dates change.
  • 🧺 mobile produce/food distribution · Fresh Xpress Produce Distribution

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Food Distribution Calendar (The Events Calendar REST API)

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🥫 Food pantry

Greater New Hope AME

Food pantry in Ridgeville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Greater Saint Paul AME

Food pantry in Dorchester, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 633 Thomas Kate Road, Dorchester, SC 29437 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

House of Prayer and Praise

Food pantry in Harleyville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 104 E Main Street, Harleyville, SC 29488 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Jerusalem Helping Hand Food Bank

Food pantry in George, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 135 Jerusalem Loop St., George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Jerusalem Helping Hands Food Bank

Food pantry in Saint George, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 135 Jerusalem Loop, Saint George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Knightsville United Methodist Church

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 1505 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🧓 Senior meals

Meals on Wheels - Summerville

Senior meal site in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 316 W Carolina Avenue, Summerville, SC 29484 · Directions
  • 🧺 home-delivered meals for older adults
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Morris Chapel United Methodist Church

Food pantry in Dorchester, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 115 Morris Chapel Road, Dorchester, SC 29437 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Murray United Methodist Church

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 1216 Orangeburg Road, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

New Bethel Sounds Of Praise

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 351 Greyback Road, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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New Covenant Church of God

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 304 S Pine Street, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

OES Distribution (Eagle Nest Elementary)

Food pantry in North Charleston.

  • 📍 8640 River Oaks Dr, North Charleston, SC 29420 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 4th Saturday each month Eagle Nest Elementary; 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 🧺 food
  • 📞 843-553-2012
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension - SC Food Resource Map (Food Pantry Map Data May 2026), linked from Harvest Hope Food Bank Get Help page

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🥫 Food pantry

OES Distribution (Oakbrook Elemetary)

Food pantry in Ladson.

  • 📍 306 Old Fort Dr, Ladson, SC 29456 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 2nd Saturday each month at Oakbrook Elementary; 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 🧺 food
  • 📞 843-553-2012
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension - SC Food Resource Map (Food Pantry Map Data May 2026), linked from Harvest Hope Food Bank Get Help page

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🥫 Food pantry

Old Fort Baptist Church

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 10505 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Seacoast Church Summerville Food Pantry

Food pantry in Summerville.

  • 📍 301 E 5th North St, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Every first and third Saturday of the Month from 8:30am to 11:00am
  • 🧺 Food pantry, winter warming center (cold weather shelter), car care (free oil an
  • 📞 843-486-0193
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension - SC Food Resource Map (Food Pantry Map Data May 2026), linked from Harvest Hope Food Bank Get Help page

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🥫 Food pantry

Shady Grove United Methodist

Food pantry in George, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 9221 Charleston Highway St., George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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Shady Grove United Methodist Church

Food pantry in Saint George, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 9221 Charleston Highway, Saint George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

St. Paul's Anglican Church

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 111 Waring Street, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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St. Paul's Summerville

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 111 Waring Street, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Upper Dorchester Community Ministries

Food pantry in George.

  • 📍 101 Ridge Street St., George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Every second Saturday 10am-12pm, Every third Saturday 11am-3pm, Every third Sunday (truck with fresh fruits and vegetables, no given time)
  • 🧺 Food and clothes
  • 📞 843-696-3485
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension - SC Food Resource Map (Food Pantry Map Data May 2026), linked from Harvest Hope Food Bank Get Help page

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Upper Dorchester Community Ministries

Food pantry in Saint George, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 101 Ridge Street, Saint George, SC 29477 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Wesley UM Summerville

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 125 Pressley Ave., Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (LCFB Partner Food Pantries layer, ArcGIS)

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🥫 Food pantry

Wesley United Methodist Church

Food pantry in Summerville, part of the Lowcountry Food Bank partner network.

  • 📍 125 Pressley Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483 · Directions
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Lowcountry Food Bank - Community Resources Map (Food, Meals & SNAP layer, ArcGIS)

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Food help in Dorchester County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in Dorchester County?

Fork & Curb lists 39 places to get food in Dorchester County, South Carolina, including Summerville, Saint George, Ridgeville and George. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in Dorchester County?

Tap Meals above to see places serving free meals, with their serving hours.

Should I call before I go?

It's a good idea. Hours change around holidays and weather, and some places ask you to bring an ID or proof of address.