Cheraw
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Local offices in Cheraw
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Cheraw
1345 Dizzy Gillespie Drive, Cheraw, SC 29520
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing or rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hafsc.org
Utilities · City office
Cheraw Water Services
200 Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsContact Water Services about water or sewer service and pay your water bill online or at Town Hall.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cheraw.com
Local office · City office
Cheraw Town Hall
200 Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
Help here
- Town services and informationVisit Town Hall to contact town departments or get help with town services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cheraw.com
Library · County office
Matheson Memorial Library
227 Huger Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use other library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cheraw.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Cheraw Community Center
200 Powe Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
Help here
- Community recreationUse the community center's basketball court, game room, teen center, or banquet facilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cheraw.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cheraw
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
Chesterfield-Marlboro Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.
318 Front Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chesterfield County
Cheraw is in Chesterfield County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Chesterfield County Department of Social Services
203 Perry Wiley Way, Chesterfield, SC 29709
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit the county DSS office for help with state assistance programs and applications.Apply online
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Cheraw Housing Authority
1343 Dizzy Gillespie Dr., Cheraw, SC 29520
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hafsc.org
Public health · State office
Chesterfield County Health Department
203 N. Page St., Chesterfield, SC 29709
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet appointments for family planning, immunizations, and other public health services.
- WICGet help applying for WIC food benefits for eligible pregnant people, parents, and young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Tri-County Community Mental Health Center, Chesterfield Clinic
207 Perry Wiley Way, Chesterfield, SC 29709
Help here
- Outpatient mental health careGet outpatient mental health care for children, adults, and families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tricountycmhc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Pee Dee Area Agency on Aging, Vantage Point
216 S. 2nd St., Hartsville, SC 29551
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information, referrals, caregiver support, and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on getcaresc.com
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- South Carolina 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