The Salvation Army of Pickens County, SC

08/31/2026

07/27/2026

We are issuing a plea for donations to support our Blessing Center. Right now, our stock of available items to share with those who are struggling to stay in their homes, or working to get back on their feet after experiencing a disaster, is running dangerously low.

The Salvation Army of Pickens is asking for donations of:
Non-perishable food items -
Canned meats
Canned vegetables
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Dried Noodles
Spaghetti sauce
Chef Boyardee
Cereal/Breakfast items

Clothing -
Kids Clothing, all sizes
Men’s and women’s clothing, especially dress clothes for job interviews

Household items -
Toiletries
Feminine products
Towels
Washcloths

The Salvation Army of Pickens reported the following statistics from the past year:
99 percent of those served were first time recipients
43 percent were children
36 percent were single individuals or seniors
24 percent were families

“We’re seeing an increase in the number of individuals and families coming to us to in need of the basic necessities to live,” said Autumn Shearin, The Salvation Army of Pickens Service Director. “We’re calling on our generous community to share what they can, so we can continue to help our most vulnerable neighbors get back on their feet.”

Pickens County residents benefit from the donations, as well as services throughout the year. Proof of income and expenses must be shared in order to determine eligibility.

Donations may be dropped off at the Pickens County Service Center located at 102 Stewart Drive, Easley, SC, 29640. Donors may also give online.

07/15/2026

🔥THANK YOU to the residents of Northview Subdivision in Easley for collecting and sharing this generous donation of non-perishable food items so we can share with our neighbors in Pickens County who are hungry. We are blessed to live in such a caring community, surrounded by those who want to help others in need.

Thank you, Northview! We appreciate this donation!

07/08/2026

Pickens County, you are amazing! We are only $3,000 away from reaching our Summer of Hope fund goal! The funds raised help our most vulnerable neighbors in our community with rent, utilities and food through the summer months.

Pickens County residents benefit from the Summer of Hope fund, as well as Salvation Army services throughout the year. Proof of income and expenses must be shared in order to determine eligibility.

Please help us reach our goal! You can donate online safely and securely here https://igfn.us/form/Yy3umw. Summer of Hope fund donations may be mailed or dropped off at the Pickens County Service Center located at 102 Stewart Drive, Easley, SC, 29640. Donors may also give online. Please call donor specialist Karen Shore at (704) 907-1195 to make a gift of stock, bonds, or securities.

07/07/2026

👀 WOW! We are incredibly grateful for this non-perishable food donation someone delivered to us this morning. This will go such a long way to help feed our neighbors in Pickens County who are hungry.

We are blessed to live in such a giving community. If you'd like to help, we always welcome donations of non-perishable, unexpired food items to The Salvation Army of Pickens County office located at 102 Stewart Drive in Easley. Donations are accepted Monday - Friday, 9 am 4 pm.

Thank you for helping us do the most good in Pickens!

06/22/2026

Can you help us support our most vulnerable neighbors this summer?

We're working to provide utilities and rent assistance to families and individuals in Pickens County who are struggling to stay in their homes during the hottest months of the year.

Please support our Summer of Hope fund. Donate here: https://igfn.us/form/Yy3umw. Thank you!

06/12/2026

Help us reach our Summer of Hope goal! We're working to raise $30,000 to help our most vulnerable neighbors in Pickens County with rent, utilities and food throughout June, July and August. Can you help?

Pickens County residents benefit from the Summer of Hope fund, as well as Salvation Army services throughout the year. Proof of income and expenses must be shared in order to determine eligibility.

Summer of Hope fund donations may be mailed or dropped off at the Pickens County Service Center located at 102 Stewart Drive, Easley, SC, 29640. Donors may also give online. Please call donor specialist Karen Shore at (704) 907-1195 to make a gift of stock, bonds, or securities.

06/09/2026

Help us reach our Summer of Hope goal! We're working to raise $30,000 to help our most vulnerable neighbors in Pickens County with rent, utilities and food throughout June, July and August. Can you help?

Did you know in the last year, The Salvation Army of Pickens reported:
➡99 percent of those served were first time recipients
➡43 percent were children
➡36 percent were single individuals or seniors
➡24 percent were families

Pickens County residents benefit from the Summer of Hope fund, as well as Salvation Army services throughout the year. Proof of income and expenses must be shared in order to determine eligibility.

Summer of Hope fund donations may be mailed or dropped off at the Pickens County Service Center located at 102 Stewart Drive, Easley, SC, 29640. Donors may also give online. Please call donor specialist Karen Shore at (704) 907-1195 to make a gift of stock, bonds, or securities.

Please share!

06/05/2026

Donut Day celebration - Part 2!

We continued to spread some sweet cheer with first responders across Pickens County, including Clemson University and Clemson's City Fire Departments. It's one small way we're saying thank you to our amazing heroes for keeping us safe each and every day!

06/05/2026

🍩Every year on the first Friday of June, America celebrates National Donut Day with free treats and donut deals, but behind the glaze and sprinkles is a powerful history of remarkable women who showed up with compassion when it mattered most.

🍩Today, June 5, The Salvation Army of Pickens invites its neighbors to fill our community with joy by honoring the heart and resilience of the tradition. We celebrated by sharing donuts with first responders across Pickens County as a way to say THANK YOU for all they do to keep us safe!

🍩National Donut Day was established in 1938 to honor the women who volunteered with The Salvation Army to provide spiritual and emotional care, critical supplies, and freshly fried donuts to American soldiers on the front lines of World War I. These women became known as “Donut Lassies,” and today, their legacy is a reminder that small acts of kindness can carry enormous joy.

🍩Nearly nine decades later, The Salvation Army continues to provide essential services and programs to our neighbors in need across Pickens County. In our area, we provide food, clothing and utilities/rent support to help those struggling to make ends meet.