Food Resources 2025
Community Food Resources
Supporting Families Through SNAP Benefit Changes
At Columbia Housing, we believe no one in our community should go hungry. We know that the recent reduction in SNAP benefits may create added stress for families already working hard to stay afloat. Our goal is to ensure that every resident has access to healthy, affordable food during this transition and beyond.
We've compiled a list of local organizations offering free groceries, meals, and food distribution services throughout Columbia and Richland County. These programs are open to the public and ready to assist individuals and families in need.
How to Get Help
- Review the list of community food resources below.
- Bring a photo ID and proof of residency if requested.
- Call ahead or check each organization's website for current hours and requirements.
If you're unsure where to start, our Resident Services team can help connect you to food programs that meet your needs.
If you are aware of additional community resources that are not listed below, please email SVP of Communications Cynthia Hardy at chardy@columbiahousingsc.org.
Emergency Food Pantries:
- Harvest Hope Food Bank - Emergency food distribution (partner pantry network)
2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201 - Emergency pantry (drive-thru/modified).
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Call for intake requirements. - The Cooperative Ministry - Emergency food pantry & food vouchers
3821 W. Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC 29204 - Emergency food & client referrals.
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (client entrance at clothing bank). - The Salvation Army (Midlands) - Food pantry / food boxes
3024 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203 - Food pantry and occasional mobile distribution. - St. Luke's Episcopal Church - Fresh Start (Food pantry & hot meals)
1300 Pine St., Columbia, SC 29204 - Emergency food, meals, showers, laundry.
Hours: Thursdays 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10:00 AM-3:00 PM - St. Joseph Catholic Church / Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Food pantry
3600 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205 - Pantry run by Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Hours: Wednesdays ~8:30 AM-11:30 AM - Rehoboth United Methodist Church - Food pantry
6911 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC 29223 - Small community pantry behind church.
Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00 AM-12:00 PM - Hope Baptist Church - Food Pantry
2117 Clemson Rd., Columbia, SC 29229 - (803)788-5088 Please call for assistance information. - NorthStar Center of Hope - Food Pantry
1410 Sunnyside Drive, Columbia, SC 29204 Hours: Thursdays 10:00 am - Noon, 2nd Saturdays 10:00 am - Noon
711 Longtown Road - Building 2, Columbia SC 29229 Hours: 4th Saturdays 10:00 am - Noon - Christian Life Church Food Pantry
2700 Bush River Rd., Columbia SC 29210
Hours: Mon 12:30 PM-3:30 PM - Food for All Ministry - Food Pantry
9500 Windsor Lake Blvd., Columbia SC 29223
Hours: Mon / Wed / Fri 3 PM-5 PM - Eat Fresh Freely Program - Richland Library locations
The following locations have community food fridges with free produce:
* Northeast (7490 PARKLANE ROAD COLUMBIA, SC 29223) - Restocked on Fridays
* North Main (5306 NORTH MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, SC 29203) - Restocked on Fridays
* Eastover (608 MAIN STREET EASTOVER, SC 29044) - Restocked on Thursdays
* St. Andrews (2916 BROAD RIVER ROAD COLUMBIA, SC 29210) - Restocked on Fridays - Food for Your Heart - Mobile Food Distribution
Register Online for monthly mobile food distribution events. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy, and more. - First Nazareth Baptist 2311 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29204 (803-254-6232)
Hours: Every Saturday 10AM-2PM - Round Top Baptist 111 Round Top Court Blythewood, SC 29016 (803-786-1329)
Hours: Every 2nd Saturday 9AM-11:30AM & 1st,3rd, and 4th Wednesday 9AM-3PM - Joseph H Neal Wellness Center 1411 Barnwell Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803-386-0475)
Hours: Every 3rd Thursday 10AM-5PM - St. John Baptist Church 2404 West Beltline Boulevard Columbia, SC 29203 (803-254-4170)
Hours: Every Tuesday 9:30AM-12:30PM - Virginia Wingard UMC 1500 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29210 (803-772-0794) Hours: Food pantry open Tuesday & Wednesday 1PM-3PM
Other Resources:
Foodsharesc.org - FoodShare provides fresh and affordable food boxes at wholesale prices. Please contact FoodShare SC directly to place orders, call 803-851-4461 or email info@foodsharesc.org.
Cost for Debit Credit Card purchases
Large box (18-22 lbs) $25
Small box (15-18 lbs) $20
No Cook box (9-12 lbs) $15
Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Food Market has 6 locations across the city
o Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Corner of Kortright St. and North Main St.
o Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Comet Central, 1723 Sumter St.
o Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Greenview Park, 6700 David St.
o Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 2012 Harden St.
o Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Food Truck Friday, 2300 Bull St. (REI Parking Lot)
Pawmetto Lifeline - Pet Food Pantry (Pet Soup) - provides pet food as an emergency resource to families in need in the Midlands. All applicants must be pre-approved prior to obtaining resources from Pet Soup. Please contact Sara Jackson by e-mail, volunteer@pawmettolifeline.org or telephone, 803-465-9187 for more information on participating. You must also meet the following criteria: Currently receive public assistance (Medicaid, disability, food stamps, TANF benefits, unemployment) and have proper documentation that pets are spayed or neutered.
