To receive services from PATH, one must be a resident of York School District #1 (York, Sharon, Hickory Grove, Smyrna, McConnells, and very small parts of Clover and Rock Hill).  For those living on borderlines and unsure of whose jurisdiction they fall under, we have a wall map at our facility at 204 Raille St, by which we can check the address. 

Clients must also provide proof of eligibility by bringing their Department of Social Services printout, obtained at the Department of Social Services, 12 West Liberty Street in York.  Photo identification is also required, and those seeking financial assistance must bring the original bill with them. 

Provided we have food and/or funds at the time, we will provide eligible applicants with a grocery order once a month.  We strive to have this order feed their entire household for a week.  A voucher for two free outfits of clothing, or special needs clothing, for every household member from our Thrift Store is available every two months if needed.  Financial aid is available every 3-4 months, and is given for utility bills, rent, prescription medications, emergency stopgap housing at one of the local motels, kerosene or other heating oil, and other small qualifying needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

 
1) Where are you located?

We are located at 204 Raille St in York, SC.  Please see map or Contacts & Donations pages for directions.

2) What are your hours?

We are open to the public on Mon-Wed-Fri, from 9am till whenever we get finished with clients (usually between noon and 1pm, but it can run a little earlier or later).  However, clients MUST sign in by 11am to be seen that day.

3) What area do you serve?

We serve York School District #1, and only that district.  This includes the city of York, Sharon, Hickory Grove, Smyrna, McConnells, and very small parts of Clover and Rock Hill.

4) What is your mailing address?

Our mailing address is PATH, Inc.  P.O. Box 52    York, SC   29745

5) What kind of donations do you need most?

We need monetary donations of all sizes.  Nothing is too small or too large a donation.  Please also see our Donations page for our most-needed items.

6) What services do you offer?

We offer food, clothing, utility payments, help with rent, prescription medications, emergency stopgap housing, kerosene/heating oil, and other small qualifying needs.  Please see our Services information above for requirements and further details.

7) How does one qualify for services?

Clients must bring their case printout from the Department of Social Services, and we will take it from there to see if you qualify.  Receiving Food Stamps is an automatic qualifier; anyone qualified for Food Stamps qualifies for our services.  We have an income chart for those not on food stamps, and please see our Services information above for further requirements and details.

8) What does a client need to bring with them?

Clients MUST bring photo identification of some kind, plus original bills and/or paperwork pertaining to financial need (for instance an eviction notice from landlord), and their case printout from the Department of Social Services at 8 W Liberty St in York.  One simply asks for the form needed for PATH, the DSS caseworkers will ask your name and social security number and do the rest.  It is quick and easy.  Please see Services information above for more details.

9) How is PATH supported?

PATH is supported by donations from many area churches, individuals, businesses, and the Metrolina Food Bank in Charlotte.  We also apply for and receive grants from United Way, FEMA, Herald Empty Stocking, Duke Share the Warmth, York Electric Trust, and other institutions.

10) Where is the PATH Thrift Store?

Our Thrift Store is located at 31 North Congress Street in the center of town.  It is open ever day except Wednesdays and Sundays, 9am-5pm, and 9am-noon on Saturday.