Are you or someone you know in need of a food pantry or food bank in the Columbia, SC area? We are here to help! Many Midlands families are going through tough times financially. Thankfully, our community unites in times of need. Local food banks, pantries, churches, and other organizations are providing assistance to those in need.
Finding help isn’t always easy, but there are plenty of available resources if you just know where to look. Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry. See the list of organizations below to help find the support that’s right for you.
Richland and Lexington Counties: Food Pantries & Help
Harvest Hope Food Bank
Address: 2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Thursday 9 am – 1 pm, Friday 9 am – 12 pm
Notes: Bring a photo ID. Serves both Richland & Lexington counties and surrounding areas.
The Cooperative Ministry
Address: 3821 W. Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29204
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 am – 2 pm
Notes: Emergency food pantry (*Please note, The Cooperative Ministry also offers referrals to partner food banks).
Christian Life Church
Address: 2700 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: 803.798.4488
Hours: Monday 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (check website for updates for any changes or additional days open). Notes: Serves both Richland & Lexington counties
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Food Pantry
Address: 3600 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: 803.254.7646
Hours: Wednesday mornings 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Notes: Distribution of food, home food deliveries, assistance to Parishioners with special needs, and limited assistance with utility bills
Mission Lexington
Address: 216 Harmon Stret, Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803.785.6900
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm
Notes: New applicants must apply through our Social Services department to receive food from the Mission Pantry; please see our Social Services hours and note that all services are in person. Also have a donation center and mission store.
Calvary Chapel of Lexington
Address: 1156 Barr Road, Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803.951.2273
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am – 4 pm (Closed for lunch from 12 pm – 1 pm)
Notes: Provides food assistance and thrift store vouchers. Operates in partnership with Harvest Hope Food Bank and accepts donations from church members and financial contributors.
Rehoboth United Methodist Church
Address: 6911 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: 803.736.6631
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am – 12 pm (Good Neighbor Food Pantry)/Third Wednesday each month 10 am – 12 pm (Low Income Seniors)
Notes: Good Neighbor Food Pantry: Anyone in need is eligible for help. Valid ID and address required.
Low Income Seniors: Individuals at least 60 years old whose income is within the limits determined by the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. An application is required.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Address: 3909 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-.787.4413
Hours: Wednesday 1 pm – 3 pm
Notes: In order to receive food, please call the office in advance on Monday or Tuesday, and a bag will be prepared for you. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church maintains a food pantry to help members of the community in need. The church hosts a monthly “Food Pantry Sunday,” where members donate non-perishable items.
Sunset Blvd Church of Christ
Address: 1303 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: 803.796.1322
Hours: Third Saturday each month 10 am – 12 pm
Notes: Bring photo ID. First-come, first served.
Corpus Christi Assistance Ministry
Address: 2350 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803.359.6927
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 9 am – 11 am
Notes: Provides emergency food assistance, as well as financial aid for utilities.
S.E.A. Place Food Pantry
Address: 5181 Platt Springs Road Lexington, SC 29073
Phone: 803.317.0152
Hours: Thursday 10 am – 12 pm.
Notes: Located at Radius White Knoll Church
Mission Hope Ministries
Address: 1821 Middleton Street, Cayce, SC 29033
Phone: 839.228.7691
Hours: Thursday 9:00 am -11:30 am
Notes: Eligibility requires everyone to complete an application (an agency worker may complete it on behalf of the recipient), be a resident of South Carolina, and qualify or fall within the income guidelines
Northside Baptist Church – Mission Columbia
Address: 1320 Leaphart Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: 803.926.3020
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Notes: For those in need of food, clothes and hope for a better future.
Sharing God’s Love
Address: 147 Friarsgate Boulavard, Irmo, SC 29063
Phone: 803.732.3188
Hours: Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am 12 pm
Notes: To be eligible for assistance, you must reside in one of the following zip codes: 29063, 29210, and 29212, and you must be interviewed by a staff member. Please provide a current picture ID showing that you reside in our service area and have proof of a current address. You may receive food and clothing once a month, if needed, and financial assistance once a year. We do not assist with rent or water bills. You need an appointment to receive assistance.
St. John Baptist Church Food Pantry
Address: 3404 West Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: 803.254.4170
Hours: Call for details
Notes: Must provide ID and proof of address. Saint John Baptist Church Food Pantry Ministry’s mission is to serve God by providing emergency food to help feed families in our church and in our local community who are facing financial hardships due to loss of jobs, unexpected expenses, and other financial crises.
First Nazareth Baptist Church
Address: 2351 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803.254.6232
Hours: Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
Notes: The food pantry is the small white building behind the church.The mission of the food pantry is to provide food to those in need that are living in the Greater Columbia area. Contact for the food bank is Clifford Glover.
Chapin We Care Center
Address: 1800 Chapin Road, Chapin SC 29036
Phone: 803.345.3244
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am – 12 pm & Tuesday and Thursday 3 pm – 6 pm
Notes: We Care only serves residents of White Rock, Chapin, Little Mountain, Peak, Pomaria, and Prosperity. We do not take appointments and operate first-come, first-served. We provide food, utility assistance, vouchers for gasoline, kerosene, and propane, thrift store vouchers, scholarships, holiday outreach, summer camp, and more.
