Where to Donate (Time or Money)
- Central Carolina Community Foundation
- Donate
- Contact: (803) 254-5601
- The American Red Cross
- Donate
- Contact: (803) 540-1200
- United Way of the Midlands
- Volunteer
- Donate
- Contact: (803) 733-7312
- Shandon Baptist Church
- Volunteer or drop off donations of money, food, water and baby items
- 5250 Forest Drive, Columbia
- Contact: (803) 782-1300
- Harvest Hope Food Bank
- Volunteer
- Donate
- Contact: (803) 254-4432
- University of South Carolina
- Volunteer
- Contact: [email protected]
Note: Some of the above organizations may have too many volunteers and others not enough. Please contact them to see where help is needed most. Thank you!
Water Distribution Centers Around Columbia
All centers open from 8:30am to 6:00pm
All centers open from 8:30am to 6:00pm
- Columbia Metro Convention Center – 1101 Lincoln Street
- Walmart – 5424 Forest Drive
- Lower Richland High School -2615 Lower Richland Boulevard
- Landmark Drive – 3700 Landmark Drive near the Richland Mall
- Former Sam’s Club Parking Lot – 1401 Sunset Drive
- Dutch Square (former Belk parking lot) – 421 Bush River Road
- Midlands Shopping Center – 2638 Two Notch Road
- Eastover Park – 1301 Main Street, Eastover
- Gadsden Community Center – 1660 South Goodwin Circle, Gadsden, SC
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Boiling Water Tips
What to do and not do when under a boil water advisory
- Bring water to a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute
- Don’t use tap water for:
- Drinking/Consumption
- Ice/Ice Machines
- Baby’s Formula
- Pet’s Drinking Water
- Brushing Teeth
- Safe to use tap water for:
- Bathing
- Laundry
- Washing Clothes
- Watering Grass/Plants
