Sometimes therapy is only one piece of what a person or family needs. If you are experiencing financial hardship, grief, addiction, homelessness, food insecurity, family difficulties, or another challenging season, the following organizations may be able to help.

The resources below are offered at no cost to eligible individuals or families, although some programs have specific eligibility requirements. Availability, hours, and eligibility can change, so please contact each organization directly before visiting.

Grief & Loss Support

GriefShare – Spartanburg

Christian Grief Recovery Support

GriefShare is a Christian-based grief recovery program for people grieving the death of a loved one. Current Spartanburg-area groups include churches such as Westminster Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church Spartanburg, and Crossroads Baptist Church.

Cost: Free

Current groups and meeting schedules can be found through GriefShare's Spartanburg directory.

For example, Westminster Presbyterian Church currently lists a free GriefShare group meeting in Spartanburg.

Food Pantries & Food Assistance

His Storehouse – Church at The Mill

Food Pantry

His Storehouse provides food assistance to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The pantry allows individuals and families in need to receive food and connect with volunteers who provide practical and relational support.

Website: Church at The Mill – His Storehouse

TOTAL Ministries

Food, Utilities & Financial Assistance

TOTAL Ministries is a Christian ministry serving Spartanburg County residents experiencing financial hardship. Assistance may include:

• Food

• Electricity and water assistance

• Heating assistance

• Prescription assistance

• Help obtaining birth certificates

• Other emergency assistance

Address: 976 S. Pine St., Spartanburg, SC 29302
Phone: 864-585-9167
Website: TOTAL Ministries

Services are provided at no cost to those who qualify. Eligibility and documentation requirements apply.

St. Matthew's Episcopal Food Pantry

Food, Hygiene Items & Household Supplies

St. Matthew's provides free food assistance to anyone in need. Depending on availability, the pantry may also provide toiletries, diapers, formula, paper products, and pet food.

Address: 101 St. Matthew's Lane, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Phone: 864-576-0424
When: Wednesdays, 9:30–11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Website: St. Matthew's Food Pantry

No appointment is required.

Central Church of Christ Food Pantry

Food Assistance

The Central Food Pantry provides food assistance to individuals and families in the local community who are experiencing need.

Address: 2052 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-582-7453
When: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 9:30–11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Website: Central Church of Christ Food Pantry

The pantry states that it is open to anyone with a need.

Greater Spartanburg Ministries

Food & Clothing Assistance

Greater Spartanburg Ministries provides food assistance and gently used clothing to individuals and families experiencing hardship.

Address: 680 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-585-9371

Current community-resource listings indicate that food assistance is available on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning at 9:00 AM, with a limited number of households served each day. Identification requirements may apply.

Jesus Our Risen Savior – Parish Food Pantry

Food & Household Items

The parish food pantry provides non-perishable food, toiletries, household supplies, and baked goods to individuals experiencing need.

Address: 2575 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Phone: 864-576-1164
When: Thursdays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Cost: Free

Financial assistance for utilities may also be available to eligible individuals by appointment.

Free Meals & Home-Delivered Food

Mobile Meals of Spartanburg

Free Meals for Homebound Individuals

Mobile Meals provides nutritious meals to frail and homebound residents of Spartanburg County.

To qualify, an individual must generally:

• Be homebound

• Live alone or be alone during the day

• Be unable to prepare meals because of physical or emotional limitations

Cost: No charge
Phone: 864-573-7684
Address: 419 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Website: Mobile Meals of Spartanburg

There are no income or age restrictions, although an in-home assessment is required.

Homelessness, Shelter & Basic Needs

Spartanburg Rescue Mission – Miracle Hill Ministries

Emergency Shelter for Men, Women & Mothers with Children

The Spartanburg Rescue Mission provides emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness, including men, women, and mothers with young children. Services include shelter, meals, clothing, counseling, case management, educational opportunities, and access to free medical care.

Address: 189 N. Forest Street, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Phone: 864-583-1628
Intake: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
Website: Miracle Hill Ministries – Spartanburg Rescue Mission

Divinity Care

Shelter & Support for Men

Divinity Care provides assistance to men experiencing homelessness, including shelter, food, job training, case management, and referrals.

Phone: 864-948-9700

Contact the organization directly regarding current availability and eligibility.

Women & Families

Project R.E.S.T.

Domestic Violence Shelter & Family Support

For women and children fleeing domestic violence, Project R.E.S.T. provides confidential emergency shelter along with food, clothing, transportation, limited childcare, tutoring, counseling, advocacy, and legal assistance.

24-Hour Hotline: 864-583-9803
Toll-Free: 800-273-5066
Website: Project R.E.S.T.

Services are available at no cost to eligible survivors.

PS I Love You Ministries

Foster Children & Foster Families

PS I Love You provides free clothing and essential items to children in foster care and the families caring for them. Depending on eligibility and availability, resources may include:

• Clothing

• Shoes

• Diapers

• Wipes

• Baby equipment

• Hygiene items

• Toys

• Books

• Care bags

• Other children's necessities

Address: 135 Metro Drive, Spartanburg, SC
Cost: Free for eligible foster families
Website: PS I Love You Ministries

Their Resource Center specifically states that everything provided to foster families is free.

Men & Addiction Recovery

Evans Training Center (ETC)

Christian Residential Recovery for Men

Evans Training Center provides a long-term, faith-based residential program for men seeking freedom from addiction and destructive patterns. The program focuses on spiritual transformation, personal responsibility, community, and life change through Christ.

For: Men seeking residential recovery and life transformation
Program: 40-week faith-based residential program

Because program availability and financial requirements can change, contact ETC directly to verify current admission and cost information before referring someone.

Celebrate Recovery

Christ-Centered Recovery & Support Groups

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program for people struggling with addiction, anxiety, grief, unhealthy behaviors, relationship issues, and other life struggles.

Meetings are offered at multiple churches in the Spartanburg area. Many Celebrate Recovery meetings are free to attend, although schedules and specific offerings vary by church.

A current Spartanburg-area meeting directory can be found through Pathfinders SC Recovery Calendar.

Children & Families

Southeastern Children's Home

Children, Foster Care, Adoption & Family Support

Southeastern Children's Home provides services for children and families, including group home care, foster care, adoption, maternity care, and counseling.

For: Children, adolescents, expectant mothers, foster/adoptive families, and families experiencing significant difficulties.

Contact Southeastern Children's Home directly to determine which services are currently available at no cost and whether eligibility requirements apply.

Free Medical & Healthcare Support

St. Matthew's Free Medical Clinic

Free Medical Care

St. Matthew's operates a free medical clinic alongside its food pantry. The clinic provides medical services and referrals for people in need.

Address: 101 St. Matthew's Lane, Spartanburg, SC 29301
When: Wednesdays, 9:30–11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Phone: 864-576-0424
Website: St. Matthew's Free Medical Clinic

No appointment is required.

St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic

Free Healthcare for Eligible Uninsured Adults

St. Luke's provides comprehensive healthcare services to uninsured residents of Spartanburg County who meet eligibility requirements.

Phone: 864-542-2273

Eligibility requirements apply.

If You Don't Know Where to Start

If you aren't sure which resource is right for you, 211 South Carolina can help connect you with local food, housing, financial, mental health, healthcare, and other community resources.

Dial 211 to speak with a resource specialist.

You can also visit SC 211.

A Note About These Resources

These organizations are independent from Upstate Christian Counseling. Inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement, and services, eligibility requirements, hours, and availability may change.

If you are experiencing an emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call or text 988.

*UPSTATE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THE MINISTRIES LISTED ABOVE