Hampton
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Local offices in Hampton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Hampton County Department of Social Services
102 Ginn Altman Ave., Suite A, Hampton, SC 29924
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesVisit DSS to ask about public benefits and services for families and individuals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Local office · Regional office
South Carolina 2-1-1
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 or visit SC 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
Utilities · City office
Town of Hampton Public Works
608 First St. W, Hampton, SC 29924
Help here
- Utility and public works questionsContact Public Works with questions about town utilities, streets, sanitation, or vehicle maintenance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hamptonsc.gov
Local office · City office
Town of Hampton Administrative Office
608 First St. W, Hampton, SC 29924
Help here
- Town services and informationVisit the town office for help with town services and general information.
- Garbage serviceAsk the town office about garbage pickup and the charge on your water bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hamptonsc.gov
Veterans · State office
South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs, Hampton Office
201 Jackson Ave. W, Hampton, SC 29924
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scdva.sc.gov
Library · County office
Hampton County Library, Main Branch
12 Locust St., Hampton, SC 29924
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, research help, and other public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ahjlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Town of Hampton Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Parks and recreationFind town parks, playgrounds, sports fields, courts, and walking trails.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hamptonsc.gov
Town of Hampton, South Carolina website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hampton
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
Lowcountry Food Bank
2864 Azalea Drive, Charleston, SC 29405
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
Lowcountry Community Action Agency, Inc.
1605 North Jefferies Highway, Walterboro, SC 29488
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hampton County
Hampton is in Hampton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Hampton County Health Department
531 Carolina Ave., West, Varnville, SC 29944
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
- Public health clinic servicesAsk about immunizations, family planning, and other clinic services; the department is listed as temporarily closed.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
State office
Hampton County Department of Social Services
102 Ginn Altman Avenue, Suite A, Hampton, SC 29924
Help here
- Public assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with public assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Older adults · County office
Hampton County Council on Aging
108 Pine Street, Hampton, SC 29924
Help here
- Older adult servicesAsk about local services and support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamptoncountysc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging
634 Campground Road, Yemassee, SC 29945
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpStaff help older adults and people with disabilities find services, caregiver support, and long-term care information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lowcountrycog.org
Veterans · County office
Hampton County Veterans Affairs
B.T. DeLoach Building, 201 Jackson Avenue West, Hampton, SC 29924
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help filing claims for veterans benefits, education benefits, and appeals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamptoncountysc.org
Emergency help · County office
Hampton County Emergency Management
703 2nd Street West, Hampton, SC 29924
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamptoncountysc.org
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
- South Carolina 2-1-1
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