North Charleston Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in North Charleston, 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 (Charleston Office) | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | sclegal.org |
| Phone | 843-720-7044 |
| Address | 2803 Carner Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Wednesday until 7:00 PM |
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 | Low-cost legal help on a sliding scale |
|---|---|
| Website | charlestonlegalaccess.org |
| Phone | 843-640-5980 |
| Address | 1816 Success Street, Building A, Suite 102, North Charleston, SC 29405 |
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
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Food bank for the coastal counties |
|---|---|
| Website | lowcountryfoodbank.org |
| Phone | 843-747-8146 |
| Address | 2864 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
The Lowcountry Food Bank supplies food to partner pantries and meal programs across 10 coastal counties of South Carolina. It is a distribution center, not a walk-in pantry: call 843-747-8146, extension 100, or use the pantry finder on its website to find food near you.3
Social services
| Neighbors Together | Food, clothing, medical care and emergency help |
|---|---|
| Website | neighborstogethersc.org |
| Phone | 843-747-1788 |
| Address | 2105 Cosgrove Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 |
| Hours | Weekdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Neighbors Together is a nonprofit that provides food, clothing, medical care, sheltering, job training and financial assistance to neighbors in the Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county area. Case management, including access to groceries, clothing and emergency financial assistance, runs Monday through Thursday by appointment. Hot lunch is served Monday through Thursday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.4
| North Charleston Housing Authority | Public housing and Section 8 vouchers |
|---|---|
| Website | northcharlestonhousingauthority.org |
| Phone | 843-747-1793 |
| Address | 6327 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 |
The North Charleston Housing Authority administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing for low- and moderate-income households in North Charleston.5
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Charleston Legal Access, Qualifying for Sliding Scale Services and Informational flyer . ↩
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Lowcountry Food Bank, Find Food . The street address, phone number and hours are as listed on GetCareSC, the South Carolina state service directory, Lowcountry Food Bank , and match Charity Navigator, Lowcountry Food Bank ; the food bank’s own site does not show them on the pages checked. ↩
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North Charleston Housing Authority, Strategic planning consultant RFP and Section 8 rent change form . ↩
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