Swansea
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Local offices in Swansea
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
United Way of the Midlands 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uway.org
Utilities · Regional office
Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission
2546 Two Notch Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
Help here
- Water and sewer billsSwansea water and sewer customers can pay bills and get account help from the commission.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lcjmwsc.com
Older adults · County office
Swansea Center
197 N. Lawrence Ave, Swansea, SC 29160
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can contact the center about local activities and senior services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lcrac.com
Library · County office
Swansea Branch Library
199 N. Lawrence Avenue, Swansea, SC 29160
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and attend programs at the Swansea branch.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lexcolibrary.com
Local office · City office
Town Hall and Administrative Offices
300 W Third St, Swansea, SC 29160
Help here
- Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services and local government information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofswansea.sc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Swansea
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Harvest Hope Food Bank
2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Carolina Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency, Inc.
291 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken, SC 29802
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lexington County
Swansea is in Lexington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Lexington County Department of Social Services
1070 S. Lake Drive, Suite A, Lexington, SC 29073
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceAsk about applying for food or cash assistance through the state.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the state DSS office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
State office
Lexington County Health Department WIC Clinic
1070-B S. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
Help here
- WICApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Lexington County Health Department
1070-B S. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and other public health clinic services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services information and referralGet information and referrals for services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on getcaresc.com
Veterans · County office
Lexington County Veterans Affairs Office
605 West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing claims for veterans benefits and appealing VA decisions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lex-co.sc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lexington County Emergency Management Division
434 Ball Park Road, Lexington, SC 29072
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county information about preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lex-co.sc.gov
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
Talk to a person
- United Way of the Midlands 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988