Mount Pleasant Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the South Carolina page.

Legal aid

South Carolina Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income South Carolinians in civil matters such as housing, family law, public benefits and consumer issues. Apply through statewide intake at 1-888-346-5592 or at the Charleston office.¹

Charleston Legal Access is a nonprofit law firm that provides legal help at low hourly rates on a sliding scale for people who earn too much to qualify for free legal aid but cannot afford a private attorney. It handles civil matters including housing, immigration and family law. People at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Line are directed to free legal aid instead.²

Food

East Cooper Community Outreach runs a Wellness Food Pantry and offers limited financial help with rent and utility bills for people who live or work east of the Cooper River. It runs a clothing closet and medical and dental clinics for uninsured adults who qualify by income.³

East Cooper Meals on Wheels delivers free meals to people in Mount Pleasant and nearby communities who are homebound and cannot prepare a meal, at any age and any income level. There is no waiting list and no charge for meals.⁴

Social services

ShelterNet gives one-time emergency help with past-due rent or utility payments to families and individuals in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties who have had a crisis or setback. Help comes through referrals from partner agencies: ask a social service agency, school, church or hospital for a referral.⁵