Goose Creek is actively addressing homelessness in 2025 through partnerships with local nonprofits and community programs focused on providing food, shelter, and support services. Among these, Helping Hands of Goose Creek serves nearly 500 families a month through programs including a Choice Pantry Program that provides essential food assistance to local families in need.
The city council has recently discussed public safety concerns tied to homelessness, pushing for ordinances related to anti-camping and anti-panhandling to balance community safety with compassionate support. Goose Creek also collaborates with regional organizations to connect homeless individuals to housing, healthcare, and job training services, recognizing that comprehensive support is essential to combating homelessness effectively.
Food drives, outreach efforts, and strategic planning are integral to these initiatives, with the city encouraging residents to contribute where possible. Municipal meetings and planning commission sessions regularly include discussions and updates on homelessness strategies, signaling ongoing commitment from local officials to address this complex social issue.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.sciway.net/org/sc-homeless.html)
[2](https://helpinghandsofgoosecreek.org)
[3](https://www.citizenportal.ai/articles/3080265/Goose-Creek/Berkeley-County/South-Carolina/Community-urges-Goose-Creek-Council-to-implement-anti-camping-and-panhandling-ordinances)
[4](https://www.goosecreeksc.gov/government/boards-commissions-and-committees/planning-commission/2025-agendas-and-minutes)
[5](https://www.goosecreeksc.gov/government/boards-commissions-and-committees/cultural-arts-commission/2025-agenda-and-minutes)
