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Financial & Crisis Assistance for Families with Children in Greenville, SC

Help for parents and guardians keeping their children safe, fed, and housed — including programs built specifically for families.

Below are 9 financial & crisis assistance resources in Greenville County ready to help. Each one shows what to do next.

Financial Housing

The Salvation Army of Greenville

What they help with
Emergency shelter, meals, and financial assistance for individuals and families.
Who it's for
Serves veterans, families with children, older adults, survivors of domestic violence, people returning from incarceration, people in substance-use recovery, women and men
Where
417 Rutherford St., Greenville, SC 29609
Good to know
Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask what help is available and what to bring.

Call (864) 235-4803 More about The Salvation Army of Greenville
Financial Housing

SHARE

What they help with
Community-action agency offering energy/utility assistance, Head Start, and housing programs.
Who it's for
Serves families with children, women and men
Where
254 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
Good to know
Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask what help is available and what to bring.

Call (864) 269-0700 More about SHARE
Financial

Greer Relief

What they help with
Emergency financial assistance with rent, utilities, and basic needs in the Greer area.
Who it's for
Serves veterans, families with children, older adults, survivors of domestic violence, people returning from incarceration, women and men
Where
202 Victoria St., Greer, SC 29651
Good to know
Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask what help is available and what to bring.

Call (864) 334-3493 More about Greer Relief
Financial

SC Thrive

What they help with
Helps people apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and other benefits, plus financial-wellness tools.
Who it's for
Open to everyone
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Good to know
You can get help without a photo ID.

Next step: Call for free help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, or other benefits.

Call 800-726-8774 More about SC Thrive

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Frequently asked questions

Where can families with children get financial & crisis assistance in Greenville, SC?

There are 9 organizations on this page that provide financial & crisis assistance to families with children in Greenville County, including Center for Community Services and The Salvation Army of Greenville. Call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility before you go.

Is this help really free?

The organizations listed are free or low-cost. Services, hours, and eligibility can change, so please call ahead to confirm what's available before visiting.

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