Chapin We Care Center

“The 990 form will be reviewed and approved by the we care board at a regularly called meeting.”

“Board members meet the third monday of each month at 6:00 pm at chapin we care center located at 1808 chapin road, chapin sc 29036. Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public at regular board meetings and at the pantry during regular operating hours on mondays, wednesdays and fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, as well as tuesdays and thursdays from 3:00-6:00 pm.”

“Chapin we care has been serving the needs of chapin and the surrounding areas for over 38 years. We operate a high volume food pantry and assist with utility payments, vouchers for gasoline, kerosene, propane and also for household items at local thrift stores. We provide special programming for holidays, summer camp, scholarships, and other client outreach such as cooking classes and job fairs, as well as hosting a free medical clinic.”

“We care center provides food assistance, utility assistance, vouchers for fuel for doctor appointments, vouchers for kerosene fuel, and vouchers to the st. Francis thrift store for furniture, appliances, clothing and other household items. We have a scholarship program that provides funds for academic, trade and certificate programs to clients in need. We host the weekly good samaritan medical clinic, which offers free medical care to the uninsured. We care also sponsors holiday events providing easter baskets, thanksgiving meals, and a large christmas outreach for children and families. We also offer scholarships for clients children to attend summer camp. In 2024, we care is grateful to have been able to provide: - well over 500,000 meals served - over 13,500 served at our facility in chapin - an additional 5,475 people served through our mobile pantry - nearly 2,500,000 worth of food - more than 215,000 in utility assistance - record number of 1,200 thanksgiving meals - christmas gifts to over 575 children - multiple scholarships awarded to worthy students in our scholarship program we care cares about our clients overall health, so we provide extensive nutrition education, including cooking classes. Job training is available by referral, as well as special events such as access to free tax clinics and flu shot clinics, and are all offered at no cost to clients. We also have a childrens reading room for our clients from which the children may receive a book at every visit. Our clients are so very appreciative of our outreach in their own words - ive never felt so much love from a stranger. - thank you so much for all you do for us when we need help without any judgment. - thank you so much for all you do. You have been such a blessing to my family over the years. - thank you for the love you show my family. - means a lot that someone is there to help. - we love you and may god bless you”