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Crisis Ministries provides food, shelter and hope to Charleston's most vulnerable citizens. This could not be possible without the support of the community. Donate now and be a part of the solution to end homelessness one person at a time, one family at a time.
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Crisis Ministries was established in 1984, but what began as a warm meal and volunteer-staffed shelter has evolved into a comprehensive service agency dedicated to helping families and individuals end their homelessness. Click here to learn about all the services we provide to the hungry and homeless.
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Volunteers help Crisis Ministries provide the basic human needs of food, shelter and hope to our clients. Crisis Ministries would not be able to provide these services without the thousands of volunteers who give of their time and energy and contribute to making our organization a success. Join us in making a difference by clicking here now.
Learn more- media inquiries, dial extension 115
- for specific information about making a gift, dial extension 142
- to volunteer, dial extension 124
- to request a pick-up of a perishable food donation, dial extension 129
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 20038
Charleston, SC 29413
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Physical Address:
573 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Directions to the shelter
During the construction of our new Men's Shelter and Soup Kitchen, parking and access to our facilities will be limited. Our fenced parking lot will be open during our regular business hours, Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Parking is available on Walnut and E. Streets when our lot is closed. From the fenced parking lot, cross E. Street and access the sidewalk on the right side of the construction fence. There is a sign directing pedestrians toward the Soup Kitchen. Follow the sidewalk around the perimeter of the construction site and down the stairs. Turn right to enter the front door facing Meeting Street, or left to enter the Soup Kitchen.
From Downtown: Head North on Meeting Street. Turn left on Lee Street. Lee Street turns into Walnut Street and our fenced parking lot is on the left.
North Charleston/Summerville: Take I-26 to the Meeting Street exit. Turn left on Meeting Street. Turn left on Lee Street. Lee Street turns into Walnut Street and our fenced parking lot is on the left.
From West Ashley/James Island: Take the Ashley River Bridge to Cannon Street. Turn left on King Street. Turn right on Line Street. Turn left on Meeting Street. Turn left on Lee Street. Lee Street turns into Walnut Street and our fenced parking lot is on the left.
From Mt. Pleasant: Take the Cooper River Bridge to the Meeting Street exit. Turn left on Meeting. Drive past the front of the shelter and turn right on E. Street. Take the first left on Walnut Street and our fenced parking lot will be on your right.