United Way of Allendale Barnwell & Bamberg Counties

08/27/2026

ATTN SNAP RECIPIENTS: The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) has received a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting that the Healthy Food SC demonstration project for households receiving SNAP benefits in South Carolina, which SCDSS was prepared to begin on August 31, 2026, be postponed with a new implementation date of November 1, 2026. A copy of the directive from the USDA is available here: dss.sc.gov/media/u1hgnog5/sc-start-date-letter-82126.pdf

08/24/2026

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
We are in need of a group of people (students, athletes, youth group) to volunteer assembling some disaster prep kits this week. We can work around you schedule. Work will be done in Barnwell.

Please let us know if you group is available.

08/08/2026

08/05/2026

🚨 FREE Smoke Alarm Installation Available for Eligible Residents 🚨

Your safety is our priority.

Bamberg County Government is proud to help spread the word about the Denmark Fire Department’s FREE Smoke Alarm Installation Program for residents within the department’s service area.

A working smoke alarm can provide the early warning your family needs in the event of a fire. If your home doesn’t have working smoke alarms, don’t wait—this free program is designed to help keep you and your loved ones safe.

👨‍🚒 Denmark Fire Department firefighters will:
✅ Install smoke alarms at no cost
✅ Check existing smoke alarms to ensure they’re working properly
✅ Recommend the best locations for smoke alarms
✅ Share valuable home fire safety tips to help protect your family

📞 Schedule your FREE installation today:
(803) 793-4900

Working smoke alarms save lives. Please share this information with your family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who may benefit from this free service.

Together, we can build a safer Bamberg County—one home at a time. ❤️🚒

07/30/2026

🛍️ South Carolina's Tax-Free Weekend is Coming — Mark Your Calendars! 🛍️
Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
For 72 hours, South Carolina waives state and local sales tax on a big list of back-to-school essentials- no coupon needed, just shop and save!

✅ Tax-free includes:
Clothing & footwear (everyday wear, athletic uniforms, dance shoes, coats, rainwear, diapers)
School supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, binders, backpacks, calculators, musical instruments)
Computers & technology (laptops, desktops, printers, software, qualifying computer packages)
Bed & bath items (sheets, pillows, bedspreads, towels, shower curtains)
Eligible items are tax-free regardless of price, and whether they're new or used — in-store or online, as long as the purchase happens during the tax-free window.

❌ Not included: furniture, mattresses, jewelry, cosmetics, smartphones, business/trade items, and layaway or rental purchases.

💡 Tip: Make your shopping list now — popular items sell out fast!

💛 And here's our ask, Barnwell County: shop local first! Our local shops, boutiques, and school-supply retailers need your support just as much as your kids need new backpacks. Every dollar spent here stays here — supporting our neighbors, our schools, and our community. Let's make this Tax-Free Weekend a win for our families AND our local businesses.

Save big. Shop local. Let's do this, Barnwell County! 🎒💚