Free Food in Anderson, SC
Anderson is a South Carolina community in the foothills region with neighborhoods built on shared responsibility and local organizations dedicated to serving residents. It's a place where community support matters.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 25% of Anderson residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 17 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Anderson resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Anderson
- Food Pantry: 11
- Food Bank: 4
- Meal Program: 1
- Pet Food Pantry: 1
- Senior Program: 1
- Community Garden: 1
- WIC Office: 1
- Farmers Market: 1
Resources in Anderson
17 results
Meals on Wheels of Anderson
105 S Fant St
Food BankSenior ProgramFood Pantry
SCDHEC - Anderson County WIC Office
220 McGee Rd
WIC Office

Tabernacle of Faith
1613 S Main St, Anderson, 29624
Food Pantry

Anderson County DSS SNAP Office
224 McGee Road
Food Bank

Anderson County Farmers Market
402 N Murray Ave
Community GardenFarmers Market

Anderson First Seventh-day Adventist Church
1001 Osborne Ave, Anderson, 29621
Food Pantry

Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM) Emergency Food
1206 S Murray Ave
Food Pantry

Good Neighbor Cupboard
313 S Tower St, Anderson, 29624
Food Pantry

Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Church
105 South Fant Street"
Food Pantry

Hope Mission of Upstate
213 S. Towers St., Anderson, 29624
Food Bank

Living Water Bible College
101 Rogers Street"
Food Pantry

PAWS Shelter Pet Food Bank
1320 Us-29
Food BankPet Food Pantry

Salvation Army of Anderson
1613 South Main Street"
Food Pantry

Sanctuary of Praise
518 Stone Dr, Anderson, 29621
Food Pantry

St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church
1821 White St, Anderson, 29624
Food Pantry

United Way of Anderson County - Weekend Snackpack Program
101 Fant St, Anderson, 29624
Meal Program

West Anderson Church of God
112 Tolly Street"
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in Anderson
Where can I get free food in Anderson?
There are 17 resources available, including food pantries, summer feeding programs, food banks, meal programs, and community gardens.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone with no proof of income. Some may have a service area or ask you to book ahead, so it helps to call first.
Is the food really free?
Yes—free to access, no referral needed.