Allendale

Local offices in Allendale

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Allendale County Department of Social Services Office

  521 Barnwell Highway, Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • SNAP food assistanceApply for food assistance or get help with benefits at the local DSS office.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  South Carolina 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and child care.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Allendale Water Billing

  1296 Main Street North, Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • Water bill paymentPay your Town of Allendale water bill online or contact Town Hall for help.
  Call 803-584-4619DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofallendale.sc.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  SC Works Allendale Center

  398 Barnwell Highway, Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career counseling, referrals, and training resources.Read more
  Call 803-584-3263DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ope.sc.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Allendale County Library

  297 North Main Street, Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use digital resources, and access library programs.
  Call 803-584-3513DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ahjlibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  1296 Main Street North, Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • Town services and resident helpVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services and resident questions.
  Call 803-584-4619DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofallendale.sc.gov

Town of Allendale website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Allendale

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Allendale

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Allendale. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Hampton

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  54 Tech Circle, Varnville, SC 29944

  Hours: Monday 8:30am-5pm

  Call 843- 694-7024DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Center - Barnwell

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  248 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed 1-2 p.m.

  Call 803-450-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  Colleton Career Skills Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  500 Forest Circle, Waterboro, SC 29488

  Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 843-630-0257DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Allendale County

Allendale is in Allendale County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Allendale County Department of Social Services

  521 Barnwell Hwy., Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesThe local DSS office helps residents apply for food and other public benefits and get family services.Apply online
  Call 803-584-7048DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov

• Public health · State office

  Allendale County Health Department

  571 Memorial Ave., North Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible families get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  • Family planning and sexual health servicesThe health department offers family planning and services for sexually transmitted infections.
  Call 803-584-3818DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 3

  10938 Ellenton St., Barnwell, SC 29812

  Help here

  • Public housingEligible residents can apply for affordable rental housing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-259-3588DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scrha3.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Allendale County Office on Aging

  3691 B Allendale-Fairfax Hwy., Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • Information and support for older adultsThe office connects older adults and caregivers with local aging services and support.
  Call 803-584-4350DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lscog.org

• Veterans · County office

  Allendale County Veterans Affairs Office

  184 Barnwell Highway, Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe county service officer helps veterans and their families with claims for benefits.
  Call 803-584-4226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scdva.sc.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  SC Works Allendale Center

  398 Barnwell Hwy., Allendale, SC 29810

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesJobseekers can get help searching for work, preparing a resume, and using employment resources.Apply online
  Call 803-702-2020DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org

Everything in Allendale County

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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