SCDSS: SC pausing childcare scholarships
A major funding shortfall led the state to pause applications and renewals for many child care scholarships.
South Carolina Department of Social Services
SCDSS to issue full November SNAP benefits following government’s reopening
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) announced that full SNAP benefits will be issued for the month of November.
Media Personality Charlamagne Tha God to donate to Midlands organization in time of need
Media Personality and South Carolina Native Charlamagne Tha God announced he’s donated to a local organization to help those affected by the shutdown.
DSS: TANF recipients to receive November benefits
The Department of Social Services says Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients will be receiving their benefits next month.
SCDSS phone-system back up after Monday outage
The SC Department of Social Services says the SNAP/TANF Interview line and Abuse and Neglect reporting call centers are back up and operational on Tuesday.
October SNAP benefits to continue despite government shutdown
South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) says SNAP recipients will still receive their October 2025 benefits.
Gov. McMaster directs DSS to submit waiver banning candy, unhealthy drinks from SNAP program
The governor is directing DSS to submit a waiver request to exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program returns next month
SCDSS says the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will be returning next month to help low-income seniors.
SC officials arrest three in separate SNAP fraud cases, over $100k stolen
Three people have been arrested in connection to cases of fraudulently distributed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, according to the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General.
Governor Henry McMaster appoints next director of the state department of social services
Tuesday, March 18, at the State House Governor Henry McMaster appointed the next director of the state department of social services.
