Lamar
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Local offices in Lamar
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Lamar Utility Payments
117 Main Street, Lamar, SC 29069
Help here
- Utility bill paymentsPay town utility bills online, by phone, by mail, or at the Town Hall drop box.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lamarsc.org
Local office · City office
Town of Lamar Town Hall
117 Main Street, Lamar, SC 29069
Help here
- Town servicesContact Town Hall for help with town questions and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lamarsc.org
Library · County office
Lamar Library
103 East Main Street, Lamar, SC 29069
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers, and join library activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darlington-lib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Lamar Recreation Center
Help here
- Recreation programsContact the recreation center for local recreation activities and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lamarsc.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lamar
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
Darlington County Community Action Agency
325 W. Washington Street, Hartsville, SC 29550
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Darlington County
Lamar is in Darlington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Darlington County Department of Social Services, Darlington Office
300 Russell Street, Darlington, SC 29532
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food assistance and cash help for eligible families.Read more
- Child and adult protective servicesContact the office about suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Human services · State office
Darlington County Department of Social Services, Hartsville Office
130 E. Camden Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food assistance and cash help for eligible families.Read more
- Child and adult protective servicesContact the office about suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Human services · Regional office
South Carolina 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sc211.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Darlington
324 Bacote Street, Darlington, SC 29532
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on darlingtonha.org
Public health · State office
Darlington County Public Health Department
305 Russell Street, Darlington, SC 29532
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and other public health clinic services.
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Hartsville Public Health Department
130 E. Camden Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and other public health clinic services.
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.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
- 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