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North Strand Helping Hand

North Strand Helping HandNorth Strand Helping HandNorth Strand Helping Hand

Phone: (843) 399-0862


North Strand Helping Hand

North Strand Helping HandNorth Strand Helping HandNorth Strand Helping Hand

Phone: (843) 399-0862


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About Us

Our Mission

Providing the North Strand of Horry County, SC with life's basic necessities.

Our History

North Strand Helping Hand is an emergency aid organization that strives to meet the immediate needs of the North Strand community.


We provide assistance with the essentials of life: food, clothing, SNAP applications, Medicaid, hygiene items, household items to include sheets, towels, blankets, for the under-privileged in our community.

North Strand Helping Hand

We dedicate ourselves to work in partnership with Low Country Food Bank, SC Thrive, and supporting Churches such as, First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach, King of Glory Lutheran Church, Lakeside Baptist Church, Little River United Methodist Church, Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, North Strand Community Church, Waterbrook Community Church, as well as local businesses and caring individuals to improve the quality of life for the under privileged in our community.

Contact Us

NSHH - Mailing Address

PO Box 115

North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597

North Strand Helping Hand - Physical Location

2501 Long Bay Rd. Longs, SC 29586, US

Phone: (843) 399-0862

Hours

Our hours of operation are currently

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00. 

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Important Announcements

We are fully open for Food distribution Monday - Thursday 10-2 and Friday 10-12. The same Monday - Thursday hours apply to clothing. Please sign in 15 minutes prior to closing for food and 30 minutes for clothing. No clothing is given out on Friday.

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NSHH Needs

We are always in need of volunteers. If you or your organization are looking to give back to the community, please contact Laura Tisei at the NSHH office, 843-399-0862. Opportunities are available for drivers, sorters, and assistance in the food room. Also clothing is much needed to keep our neighbors warm during the winter months. Remember, your donations are never sold, offered for free to those in need.

Mass Food Distribution

Mass Food Distribution

Kingston Lake Missionary Baptist Association in collaboration  with NSHH distributes perishable food items from 9:00 am. to 11:00 am. the 2nd Friday of each month at the Kingston Lake Education & Business Center, 3410 Church Street, Loris SC. 

                                                                        North Strand Community Church in collaboration with NSHH distributes perishable food items from 9:00-11:00am the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Farmers Market 925 1st Avenue S, North Myrtle Beach

See News 13 Article

Order Ahead

Mass Food Distribution

Need  food after our normal operating hours? Go to orderahead.org and follow the instructions to sign up and select the items you wish to receive. You will receive a pin number and the lockers that are reserved for your particular order. Our lockers are located in the rear of the building and both frozen and fresh items are available. Please give us a call at 843-399-0862 with any questions. 

SC Thrive

You can call Lonnie Floyd or Pam Hudy at 843-399-0862 to make an appointment to determine which benefits are available to you, e.g., SNAP, Medicaid, Welvista, etc. and help you complete the benefit applications.

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2024 Non Profit of the Year

 Readers Choice Award for Non Profit of the Year for 2024!!

Help Our Cause

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission. You can donate using PayPal by clicking on the link below or by check made payable NSHH PO Box 115, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597.

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    To view or download a copy of our USDA Food Distribution Certificate, please click on the DOWNLOAD button below.

    USDA Food Cert (pdf)

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