By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
36 Artillery Drive, Sumter, SC 29151
Crisis assistanceConstruction assistanceEducation assistanceFree Clinic & Pharmacy

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Sumter. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.

In their words: “New clients must sign in between 9:00am to 10:00am for a possible same-day interview. Returning clients must sign in between 10:00am to 1:00pm to schedule an appointment. Other ministries (Construction, Education, Clinic) require calling or picking up forms/applications during office hours or qualifying for an interview.”

This is our best read of what Sumter United Ministries has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 9 AM – 1 PM
Tue 9 AM – 1 PM
Wed 9 AM – 1 PM
Thu 9 AM – 1 PM
Fri ·
Sat ·

Sumter United Ministries at 36 Artillery Drive, Sumter, SC provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9 AM – 1 PM ET). New clients must sign in between 9:00am to 10:00am for a possible same-day interview. Returning clients must sign in between 10:00am to 1:00pm to schedule an appointment. Other ministries (Construction, Education, Clinic) require calling or picking up forms/applications during office hours or qualifying for an interview.

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