Bluffton Self Help is here to support Bluffton residents in need. We are committed to the community and to providing solutions for families seeking assistance and to help break the cycle of poverty. In addition to offering free food and clothing to our clients, we offer a variety of programs throughout the year including, school supplies, Thanksgiving meals, Christmas toys and Easter baskets. Please see details of our food and clothing distribution below. Bluffton Self Help also assists with short-term financial assistance to help our Bluffton residents in financial crisis. Please see operation times below.
Our Hours of Operation
| WELLNESS FOOD PANTRY | Drive-thru Grocery Pick Up
Shop once a week for pre-bagged groceries
*EXPANDED HOURS beginning May 24th
Drive-thru Pantry Hours: Monday 4pm-6pm
In-Pantry Shopping Hours: Wednesday 10am-12pm, Wednesday 4pm-6pm & Friday 10am-12pm
FOOD PANTRY ELIGIBILITY
- Open to ALL Bluffton (29910/29909) residents
- Residents of Beaufort County (excluding HHI) and Jasper County who are working in Bluffton
- Residents of Hardeeville (29927) and Ridgeland (29936) receiving either Social Security Retirement/Disability benefits
**Proof of residency and/or Bluffton employment required.
Click here to see registration requirements.
* New neighbors please bring required registration documents during drive-thru hours
| CONFIDENCE CLOTHING CLOSET
Shop up to twice a month for clothing
Tuesday & Thursday 10-2pm
*Wednesday 4-6pm for working neighbors only. Please bring in paystub.
Mask is required to enter the building.
* New neighbors please bring required registration documents during drive-thru hours
| EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Receive rental/mortgage assistance, utilies, childcare or medical bills.
2. Then email Barbara@blufftonselfhelp.org any additional documents
3. Someone will follow-up with you within a week
ELIGIBILITY | Open to ALL Bluffton & Hardeeville residents.
| EDUCATION & RESOURCE CENTER
**Begining March 15th the Education & Resource Center will be expanding its programs to Jasper County, based out of the Hardeeville Library Computer Room. Click here for details.
BLUFFTON LOCATION | Bluffton Self Help | 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm | Friday 9am-1pm | Please call Barbara at 843-368-0270 to schedule your appointment
HARDEEVILLE LOCATION | Hardeeville Library | 30 Main St, Hardeeville
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30am-4pm | Please call Genesis at 843-368-0431 to schedule your appointment
ELIGIBILITY | Open to all residents of Beaufort & Jasper County, South Carolina.
- Open Computer & Internet Use
- Resume Writing & Building
- Search and Apply for Jobs
- Work on Class Assignments
- Create and Log In to Email Account
- Practice Computer Skills
- Access Local Resources & Benefits
- Assistance Always Available
- Walk-ins Welcome
- Mentorship
- ESL Classes & Online Coursework
- FREE GED Preparation Program & Testing
- WIN Learning - Ready to Work Certificate
- WIN Learning - College Readiness Certificate
- WIN Learning - Soft Skills Certificate
