Richland County, South Carolina
Help for Homeless and Hungry People

Richland County Soup Kitchens & Shelters

• Angels House Ministry
  482 Robin’s Egg Drive – 803-260-6351
  Transitional housing for homeless female veterans
  
  
• Christ Central Columbia
  2401 N. Main Street – 803-765-1998
  Food, clothing, showers, laundry facility
  
  
• City of Columbia Winter Shelter
  Downtown – 191 Calhoun Street - 803-255-8158
  Emergency shelter of the City of Columbia
  Open October 28 - March 31
  
  
• Cooperative Ministries
  Downtown – 3821 West Beltline Boulevard - 803-799-3853
  Emergency assistance, winter shelter
  
  
• Family Shelter
  2411 Two Notch Road
  Emergency shelter for homeless families with children
  
  
• Hannah House
  Downtown – 1726 Sumter Street
  Shelter for women and children
  
  
• Oliver Gospel Mission
  Downtown – 1100 Taylor Street & Assembly Street
  Providing food and shelter for homeless men
  
  
• Palmetto State Base Camp | Alston Wilkes Veterans Home
  Downtown – 3519 Medical Drive – 803-748-7489
  Transitional housing and support for homeless veterans
  
  
• St. Lawrence Place
  Downtown – 2400 Waites Road – 803-256-3999
  Transitional home for homeless families
  
  
• Salvation Army of the Midlands
  Downtown – 2025 Main Street - 803-765-0260
  Meals, necessities, guidance
  
  
• The Women's Shelter
  Downtown – 3425 North Main Street – 803-779-4706
  Residential housing and help for women in crisis
  

Richland County Food Banks & Pantries

• Harvest Hope Food Bank
  2220 Shop Road
  Provides food throughout 18 counties
  

Richland County Affordable Housing Resources

• Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity – Lexington
  

More Columbia Area Homelessness Resources

• Midlands Interfaith Homeless Action Council – works with agencies and organizations that help the homeless while striving for a comprehensive solution
  
  
• Brochure of emergency services for the homeless – PDF