SC Social Services

*Please read all of the information carefully.* The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is implementing enhanced fraud-prevention measures to further safeguard Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and protect their benefits. *This is meant to protect the funds on your EBT card, not to lock you out of your account.* Click the link for additional details: dss.sc.gov/news/south-caroli…

Congratulations to Skyla Martin, Human Services Case Worker Assistant with the Cherokee County DSS office. She was recently named her county's Employee of the Month for the month of November. Thank you for being a team player. #ThisIsWhyWeWork #StrengtheningFamilies #DSSserves2026

Attention SNAP Recipients: Despite rumors and misinformation circulating on social media, there will be no changes in the amount of SNAP benefits eligible families receive each month in regards to the state beginning the Healthy Food SC demonstration project starting this Sunday. Beginning Sunday, November 1st, the Healthy Food SC program will ONLY change SNAP-eligible foods for purchase with SNAP benefits. Candy, energy drinks, soft drinks with added sugar, and other sweetened beverages will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. For more information, please visit the Healthy Food SC website at dss.sc.gov/assistance-progra…. As a reminder, please make sure you are getting information from trusted and verified sources, like DSS who administers the SNAP program in South Carolina, instead of just believing everything posted on social media.

Today, a ribbon cutting was held at the Charleston County DSS office for the latest Lily Pad spaces in the state. Tony Catone, DSS State Director, joined staff, volunteers, and partners from Lily Pad to mark the largest installation of its kind in South Carolina. Lily Pad creates a living room-like setting for children and youth awaiting appropriate foster placement. The rooms often include a TV, gaming system, books, board games, comfortable couches, desks, and age-appropriate toys. Lily Pads are funded and furnished by generous volunteers and private donors nationwide. Learn more at lilypadinc.org/

As a reminder, beginning Sunday, November 1, 2026, South Carolina will update SNAP-eligible foods. Candy, energy drinks, soft drinks with added sugar, and other sweetened beverages will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. For more information, please visit the Healthy Food SC website at dss.sc.gov/assistance-progra…

Congrats to the following DSS professionals who received the GPS in Action Award for October. The award recognizes Child Welfare Services professionals who exemplify the GPS vision & values, guiding principles, & core practice skills in their daily work. #BetterTogether #ThisIsWhyWeWork #StrengtheningFamilies

With Halloween almost here, we want to again thank everyone who came out to support our recent Trunk-or-Treat event at State Office in Columbia. On Friday, October 16, hundreds of little ghouls, princesses, and superheroes came out for the fourth annual event. The Trunk-or-Treat was an opportunity for children to not only receive treats but also for families to learn about the services and resources offered by DSS. We extend our thanks to our many community partners who were also on hand to make the event so memorable for everyone. #BetterTogether

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is launching the Healthy Food SC project, a two-year initiative designed to help households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits make healthier food choices. Click the link to learn more: dss.sc.gov/news/dss-to-launc…

On Thursday, October 22nd, DSS State Director Tony Catone recognized October Employees of the Month. He acknowledged each employee and thanked them for their #competencecouragecompassion in serving the citizens of SC. #DSSserves2026 #StrengtheningFamilies #bettertogether

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Beginning November 1, 2026, South Carolina will update SNAP-eligible foods. Candy, energy drinks, soft drinks with added sugar, and other sweetened beverages will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. For more information, please visit the Healthy Food SC website at dss.sc.gov/assistance-progra…

DSS is committed to helping individuals gain skills, training, work, or experience that will increase self-sufficiency. Visit our website to learn more: dss.sc.gov/.../work.../snap-….

It's Market Day at DSS! Ellerbe Vegetable Farms is selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and boiled peanuts at the DSS State Office located at 1535 Confederate Avenue in Columbia. Stop by before 1 p.m. to check out all the great selections.

The “Healthy Bucks” program allows SNAP recipients to obtain additional fresh fruits and vegetables when they use their SNAP benefits to purchase fresh produce at participating Healthy Bucks vendors. SNAP recipients who purchase at least $5 with their SNAP EBT card at participating locations receive $15 in Healthy Bucks tokens to purchase additional fresh fruits and vegetables. To learn more about Healthy Bucks, please visit dss.sc.gov/assistance-progra….

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Greater Things Ministry, based in Clover, South Carolina, is again sponsoring a Christmas giving project called “Souls for Their Feet.” The goal is to present a brand-new pair of shoes to all 3,500 children in foster care across the state. Scan the barcode on the flyer below to help. #bettertogether

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is pleased to announce Crystal Glassburn as the new Abbeville County Director. She began her new position on Monday, October 19, 2026. Click the link to learn more about Ms. Glassburn: dss.sc.gov/news/dss-announce…

Due to game traffic/parking at Segra Park on the evening of the 16th, please use the parking lot behind the Department of Environmental Services (formerly DHEC) building off Bull/Harden streets. Attendees will need to enter through and use that parking area. For convenience, signs will also be posted to shows attendees where to park. WIS TV WLTX News19 WACH FOX ABC Columbia The State Newspaper

Due to game traffic/parking at Segra Park on the evening of the 16th, please use the parking lot behind the Department of Environmental Services (formerly DHEC) building off Bull/Harden streets. Attendees will need to enter through and use that parking area. For convenience, signs will also be posted to shows attendees where to park. WIS TV WLTX News19 WACH FOX ABC Columbia The State Newspaper

Are you a parent who pays or receives child support? If so, be sure to check out the Child Support Customer Service Portal at clientportal.dss.sc.gov/#/. #bettertogether

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