Note: We are currently using a new online portal. After submitting your application for services, you may be prompted to contact a staff member based on the county you reside in and your last name. The designated staff member will provide you with a code to complete your application. A working email address is required. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the assigned staff member immediately. (See numbers below)
***PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING FOR SERVICE***
Our agency is currently offering one utility service and one nutrition service per household. Funding is limited to utility and propane assistance at this time.
Applicants must submit all required documents with their initial application. Incomplete applications will be denied, and a new application will be required.
Please do not submit multiple applications.
To apply online, contact the designated coordinator below to receive an access code.
If the code does not work, you will need to complete a paper application at the nearest available location.
To Apply for Assistance, click the 'Apply Now' Box. (Information Updated 3-20-2026)
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED,
PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING WORKERS:
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Bias, Shamarian |
Bamberg |
803-928-4066 or ext.121 |
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Murphy, Patricia |
Calhoun |
803-855-2773 |
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Central Office Staff |
Allendale |
803-536-1027 |
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Assigned Online Applications By Last Name
Please contact the designated staff member for your
Online Application Status.
Central Office Number: 803-536-1027
Please note: Staff Members Names and Extensions are listed below.
Subject to Change
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Staff’s Names and Extensions |
Online Applications Assigned Letters **Orangeburg and Allendale Counties |
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Kim Slocum, Ext. 137 |
H,J, K, S, V, X, Z
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Bryant Aiken, Ext. 119 |
B, D, F, M, R, U
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Emma Miller, Ext. 130 |
A, O, P, Q, W, Y
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Hope Williams, Ext. 114 |
C, E, G, I, L, N, T
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Shamarian Bias Remote Number: 803-928-4066 Office Number: 803-536-1027, Ext. 121 |
Bamberg County Paper and Online Applications |
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Patricia Murphy Office Number: 803-855-2773 Central Office Number: 803-536-1027, Ext. 104 |
Calhoun County Paper and Online Applications |
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Drop Box Locations
(Clients can drop paper applications or supporting documents for existing applications in these secure boxes)
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County |
Hours of Operation |
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Bowman Town Hall (Inside) |
Orangeburg |
M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Denmark City Hall (Inside); customers can pick up applications from Bamberg City Hall. |
Bamberg |
M-Th 8:30 am- 5:00 pm F 8:30 am -3:30 pm |
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Allendale Municipal Building-Town Hall (Inside) |
Allendale |
M-F 9:00 am-4:00 pm |
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Calhoun County DSS (Shared Box with DSS) |
Calhoun |
M-F 8:30 am –5:00 pm |
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OCAB Central Office (outside) |
Orangeburg |
M-F 8:30 am -5:00 am *excluding holidays |
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OUR 2025 COMMUNITY IMPACT
Total Households Served - 3,024
Funding Spent: $1,612,607.57
To view our 2024 Annual Report, click HERE. 2024 Annual Report.pdf