Seacoast Church’s Street Ministry in North Charleston actively supports the growing homelessness crisis in the Lowcountry by delivering meals, clothing, hygiene kits, and emotional aid directly to encampments, motels, and streets several nights weekly [query].
Homelessness Statistics
South Carolina’s latest Point-in-Time Count identified about 5,000 people without stable housing statewide, including 500 children, while the Lowcountry reported 476 individuals—a 17% rise from the prior year [query]. Nationally, over 700,000 face homelessness nightly, with transportation barriers often preventing access to shelters [query].
Ministry Approach
Volunteers distribute hot meals as conversation starters, alongside hand warmers, pet supplies, and info on warming centers, food pantries, and recovery programs like Operation Rise Again [query]. The focus extends to prayer and dignity, recognizing diverse experiences from tents to vehicles [query].
Ways to Assist
Donations and volunteers sustain the effort; all are welcome to join outings providing hope amid rising needs [query].
