Community Resources

Help & Resources:

Support for You & Your Family

At The Brook, we believe in caring for our neighbors. Below you’ll find a list of trusted community organizations that provide food, housing, and other essential support for families in need.

Community Organizations

United Way SC 2-1-1

uwasc.org

text “HELP” to 211-211 or dial 211 to get the closest open food assistance the same day.

Harvest Hope Food Bank – Midlands Emergency Pantry

2220 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC

Phone: 803-254-4432

harvesthope.org

Mon–Thur: 9.–1p, Fri: 9a–12p (modified intake on site)

Walk-up/drive-thru, bring your photo ID if you have it.

The Cooperative Ministry

(Mary’s Pantry / Vouchers)

3821 West Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC

Phone: 803-799-3853

https://www.coopmin.org/

Mon–Thur: 9a–2p for emergency food

Bring your photo ID and Social Security card if you have them.

The Salvation Army of the Midlands – Social Services

3024 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203

Phone: 803-765-0260

Midlands Salvation Army

Mon–Thur: 8:30a–4p

Pantry/food assistance handled through Social Services

Rehoboth United Methodist Church – Food Pantry

6911 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC

Phone: 803-788-2220

Rehoboth Food Pantry

Mon–Thur: 10a–12p, Wed: 10a–12p & Fri: 4p–6p (call to verify hours)

Sharing God’s Love

147 Friarsgate Blvd, Irmo, SC

Phone: 803-732-3188

Request Assistance

Mon–Fri: 9a–12p, Tue: 4p–6p

Pantry & utility assistance by appointment.

Must live in zip codes: 29210, 29212 & 29063

FoodShare South Carolina

201 Columbia Mall Blvd, Suite 109, Columbia, SC 29223

Phone: 803-851-4461 • foodshare.org

More Info

Fresh Food Box – produce at low cost / SNAP accepted

Order ahead; SNAP/EBT discounted boxes

Not a free pantry–reliable fresh produce resource.

Richland Library “Eat Fresh Freely”

Community Fridges – free produce

Select Locations:

St. Andrews, Northeast, Eastover, & North Main. Open during library hours.