Church ministries in Horry and Dillon counties continue to provide essential food assistance to border‑area families
By BCNews Staff Writer
Church‑connected food ministries across Horry and Dillon counties continue to support families living along the South Carolina–North Carolina border, offering groceries, emergency food boxes, and steady outreach to households facing hardship.
Communities in and around Loris, Little River, North Myrtle Beach, and Dillon rely on these faith‑based programs as consistent sources of help close to home. Each pantry serves a unique role in its community, providing both spiritual support and practical assistance to residents experiencing food insecurity.
In Horry County, several Loris churches remain central to meeting local needs.
Crossway Church, located at 2000 US‑701 Hwy in Loris and reachable at 843.756.0400, provides periodic food distribution as part of its community outreach, with hours varying based on ministry scheduling. Dogwood Hill Baptist Church, at 1040 Mt Zion Rd in Loris, can be reached at 843.756.2720 and offers food assistance during designated ministry days. Loris United Methodist Church, situated at 3507 Broad Street in Loris and available at 843.756.8393, continues its long tradition of supporting families through church‑based aid programs, with distribution times announced by the congregation.
The North Myrtle Beach Pentecostal Holiness Church at 3959 Sea Mountain Highway in Little River, reached at 843.249.6598, operates one of the closest church‑run food ministries to the North Carolina border, offering assistance during scheduled distribution periods. Additional support comes from Our Lady Star of the Sea’s St. John’s Center, located at 1100 8th Ave N. in North Myrtle Beach and available at 843.249.2356, which maintains posted pantry hours Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Christian Mission Outreach, at 900 62nd Ave N. in Myrtle Beach and reachable at 843.449.4030, offers food assistance during its outreach operations.
Larger community programs in Conway also plays a significant role. Churches Assisting People (CAP), at 307 Wright Blvd in Conway and reachable at 843.488.2277, operates Monday through Friday1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., providing groceries and emergency food. The Shepherd’s Table Community Kitchen & Pantry, located at 1412 Gamecock Ave A in Conway and available at 843.488.3663, serves lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with pantry hours varying by distribution schedule.
Dillon County churches also play a vital role in serving border‑area families.
Manning Baptist Church, at 308 E Calhoun St in Dillon and available at 843.774.8742, operates a well‑established food distribution center with hours announced by the church. Outreach Family Fellowship, located at 136 Pee Dee Church Road in Dillon and reachable at 843.774.0923, maintains a regular ministry focused on meeting household needs, with distribution times varying. New Memorial Temple of Christ, at 2061 US‑301 in Dillon and available at 843.774.0390, offers faith‑based food assistance along a major corridor serving rural communities. Bibleway Tabernacle Church, at 214 Beaufort Street in Dillon and reachable at 843.774.0260, provides additional church‑connected support during scheduled outreach events.
Helping Hands Food Bank, though not a church, works closely with local congregations to distribute groceries from its location at 1304 US‑301 in Dillon, where it operates Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and can be reached at 843.774.5140.
Together, these ministries form a dependable network of support for residents living near the state line. Their continued outreach ensures that families experiencing food insecurity have access to essential resources within their own communities, strengthening the fabric of support across the border region.
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