How many free food pantries are there in Charleston, South Carolina?

Feed America's directory lists 30 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Charleston, South Carolina. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Charleston?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Charleston open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Charleston, South Carolina?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Charleston?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Charleston?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Junior League of Charleston Charleston Area Diaper Bank

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Charleston, SC, Charleston, SC 29401

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Food Pantries in Charleston, SC

Junior League of Charleston Charleston Area Diaper Bank

Food Pantry at Shifa Free Clinic - ICNA Relief

Lowcountry Food Bank

Ashleyville Maryville - New Israel R.E. Church

Ashleyville Maryville Food Ministry

Calvary Baptist Church

Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion Community Outreach

FBC Foundation James Island

Iglesia Luz y Verdad

Line Street Church of God

Mt. Sinai Holiness Church - Food Pantry

Palmetto Community Action Partnership

Seacoast West Food Pantry

St. Barnabas Lutheran Church

The Salvation Army - Ashley River Rd Corps

Westminster Presbyterian Church

YWCA of Greater Charleston

Faith Assembly- Revive

One80 Place

Vanderhorst Koinonia Ministries

Ansonborough House

Catholic Charities - Coastal Office

Charleston Recovery Center Pantry

Church of the Holy Communion

Divine Faith Ministries

Grace United Methodist Church

James Island Outreach

Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach - Neighborhood House

Salvation Army of Charleston County

Wallingford Presbyterian Church

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