Pinewood

Local offices in Pinewood

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Pinewood Town Hall

  16 E Clark St, Pinewood, SC 29125

  Help here

  • Town government and utility questionsVisit or call the town office for local government help and questions about town water service.
  Call 803-452-5878DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on masc.sc

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pinewood

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

Job help near Pinewood

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 Pinewood. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Sumter Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  31 E Calhoun Street, Sumter, SC 29150

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed 12:00PM-1:00PM)

  Call 803-774-1300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Manning Center

  15 miles away

  215 North.Brooks Street, Harvin-Clarendon County Library, Manning, SC 29102

  Hours: Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4 :00p.m.

  Call 803- 435-8633DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  SC Works Orangeburg

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  1804 Joe S. Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Closed 1:00pm-2:00PM)

  Call 803-534-3336DirectionsWebsite

  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 Sumter County

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

• Human services · State office

  Sumter County Department of Social Services

  105 N. Magnolia St., Sumter, SC 29151

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family supportVisit or contact DSS to ask about benefits and support for families.Apply online
  • Child supportDSS helps establish, change, and enforce child support orders.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-773-5531DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  South Carolina Child Support Services, Florence Regional Office

  2120 W. Jody Road, Suite D, Florence, SC 29503

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe regional office serves Sumter County and helps establish, change, and enforce child support orders.Apply online
  Call 800-768-5858DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the City of Sumter

  15 Caldwell St., Sumter, SC 29151

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable apartments managed by the housing authority.Apply online
  • Housing Choice VoucherAsk about help paying rent in a privately owned home in Sumter County.Apply online
  Call 803-774-7301DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Sumter County Health Department

  407 N. Salem Ave., Sumter, SC 29150

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers vaccines, family planning, WIC, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICWIC provides healthy food and nutrition support to eligible families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-773-5511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Sumter Behavioral Health Services

  755 Electric Drive, Sumter, SC 29153

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use treatmentThe center offers mental health and substance use treatment and support.Read more
  Call 803-905-5100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Santee-Lynches Area Agency on Aging

  39 E. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resourcesThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with information and support services.
  Call 803-774-1980DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Sumter 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