CLEMSON COMMUNITY CARE INC

What CLEMSON COMMUNITY CARE INC does

Clemson Community Care Inc ("CCC") is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit charitable corporation founded in 1988 by ministers of local denominational churches in Clemson, Central, and Pendleton, South Carolina. The organization provides basic-needs assistance to low-income families and individuals residing in those three communities, operating from a single headquarters at 105 Anderson Highway, Clemson (open Monday–Thursday, 9am–1pm for walk-in service). Core services include a food pantry distributing over 20,000 lbs of food per month (365,628 lbs in 2025), SNAP application assistance, utility and rental bill assistance, homeless support, holiday programs, back-to-school supplies, home repair assistance, and a Senior Food Box Program providing ~20 lb monthly grocery boxes to qualifying seniors aged 60+. Additional client connectivity is delivered through a referral network linking recipients to partner agencies for healthcare, employment, domestic violence, and housing services.

The organization's revenue model is donation-driven and diversified across four streams: individual gifts (mail, credit card, PayPal, and an automatic monthly donation option through the City of Clemson water bill), church and civic donations, corporate and business donations, and government grants — most notably an SNAP outreach grant from the S.C. Department of Social Services funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A $250/month recurring sponsorship tier supports the Senior Food Box Program. All client services are provided free of charge. Per an external CPA audit by Payne, White, and Schmutz, 93% of funding flows directly to programs serving clients. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 10+ members representing area churches and community organizations) and operated by a lean staff of approximately 5, including Executive Director Lauren Russell, Finance Director Kasia Jerzmanowska, and Office Manager Linda Breazel.

CCC's go-to-market is community-embedded: volunteer recruitment (4,298 volunteers engaged in 2025), church partnerships (30+ supporting churches), civic partnerships, and an institutional referral network spanning United Way of Pickens and Anderson Counties, Clemson University, Tri-County Technical College, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, SC Works, Family Promise of Pickens County, Safe Harbor, Foothills Community Health Center, Clemson Free Clinic, Pickens/Anderson County DSS, and Pickens County First Steps. Outreach leverages a website, Facebook, Instagram, Google Business Profile, an annual Impact Report, and a 2025 Newsletter. The organization holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating (2026 cycle) for financial health and transparency. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML tooling, and no app; service delivery is conducted in person and through partner-agency coordination.

Name

CLEMSON COMMUNITY CARE INC

Legal name

Clemson Community Care Inc

Website

https://clemsoncommunitycare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clemson Community Care Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Clemson, South Carolina, providing food assistance, SNAP application support, utility and rental aid, and senior food boxes to low-income families in Central, Clemson, and Pendleton, SC, funded by donations, church and civic partners, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Social services nonprofit
• Emergency assistance programs
• SNAP application support
• Community basic needs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clemson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary gifts from local individuals, processed via mail, credit card, PayPal, or automatic monthly donation through City of Clemson water bill.
2. Church and Civic Donations: Financial support from area churches, civic groups, and community organizations.
3. Corporate and Business Donations: Donations from local corporations and businesses.
4. Government Grants: SNAP outreach grant through S.C. Department of Social Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture (grant year October 1 - September 30).
5. Monthly Sponsorships: Monthly sponsorship program ($250/month) for Senior Food Box Program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clemson Community Care is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides basic-needs assistance to low-income residents of Central, Clemson, and Pendleton, SC. Core offerings include a Food Pantry distributing over 20,000 lbs of food per month, SNAP application assistance, utility and rental bill assistance, homeless support, a Senior Food Box Program, holiday programs, back-to-school supplies, home repairs, and referrals to partner agencies. Services are provided free of charge to qualifying individuals and families at its Clemson office.

Product overview

Clemson Community Care is a nonprofit charitable organization offering a unified set of basic needs assistance services to low-income families and individuals in Central, Clemson, and Pendleton, SC. The core offerings include a Food Pantry distributing over 20,000 lbs of food monthly, SNAP application assistance for federal benefits, utility and rental assistance, homeless support, a Senior Food Box Program with monthly food delivery to seniors, holiday programs, back-to-school supplies, home repairs, and referral services connecting clients to partner agencies. Services are provided at the 105 Anderson Highway location during business hours (9am-1pm Monday-Thursday) with walk-in availability for food assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of funding goes directly to programs serving clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partner supplying food inventory for CCC's food pantry distribution program.
• SC WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive employment center providing referrals for clients seeking employment assistance.
• United Way of Pickens CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor nonprofit partner providing funding support and 2-1-1 referral service sponsorship.
• United Way of Anderson CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner providing funding and community support.
• Community Foundation of Greater ClemsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal foundation providing grant funding and community development support.
• Clemson UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner contributing nutrition expertise (nutrition group develops food lists for pantry) and student volunteers.
• Tri-County Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing student volunteers and workforce development connections.
• Safe HarborminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing services to victims of domestic violence.
• Family Promise of Pickens CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency supporting homeless families with children.
• Foothills Community Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center providing healthcare referrals for clients.
• Pickens/Anderson County DSScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Social Services partner for SNAP outreach grant and benefits coordination.
• Pickens County First StepsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood organization partner supporting families with young children.
• Clemson Free ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical services referrals for low-income residents.
• Supporting Churches (30+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of local churches including First Baptist Church (Central, Clemson, Pendleton), Fort Hill Presbyterian Church, Clemson United Methodist Church, and 25+ others. Core founding partners since 1988 who provide volunteer support, food donations, and community connections.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• United Way of Pickens County: Local United Way affiliate providing funding and 2-1-1 referral sponsorship to CCC. Comparable as a funding/infrastructure peer — not a direct competitor, but a key intermediary that channels donor dollars into community assistance programs like CCC's.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina: Regional food bank partner that supplies food inventory to CCC's pantry. Comparable as an upstream food supply ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor; their operations directly enable CCC's distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Golden Harvest Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Upstate SC (including Pickens and Anderson counties), distributing tens of millions of pounds of food annually. Comparable as a broader-scale food distribution peer and a likely upstream supply partner for CCC.
• Harvest Hope Food Bank: Largest food bank in South Carolina serving 20 counties with food distribution, hunger relief, and SNAP outreach. Comparable to CCC on the food pantry and SNAP assistance dimensions, but at significantly greater scale.
• Salvation Army of Anderson: National faith-based social services organization with a local Anderson, SC branch providing rent, utility, and food assistance. Comparable to CCC as a multi-service emergency assistance peer operating in the same Upstate SC region.
• Catholic Charities of South Carolina: Statewide faith-affiliated social services provider offering emergency assistance, food, and case management. Comparable as a broader safety-net peer serving some of the same low-income populations across South Carolina.

Direct peers

• Greer Relief: A community-based nonprofit in nearby Greer, SC providing emergency assistance (food, rent, utilities) to low-income residents. Closely comparable to CCC in mission, service mix, donor-funded model, and Upstate SC geography.
• Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM): Faith-rooted community assistance nonprofit serving Anderson County, SC with food pantry, financial assistance, and thrift store programs. Directly comparable to CCC in scope, faith-based origin, and service geography.
• Family Promise of Pickens County: Local Pickens County nonprofit supporting homeless families with children — an existing CCC referral partner. Comparable on the housing/homeless support dimension and shared donor geography in Pickens County.

Emerging players

• Meals on Wheels of Clemson: Senior-focused meal delivery nonprofit operating in the Pickens County area. Comparable to CCC's Senior Food Box Program on senior food insecurity and volunteer-driven delivery model, but narrower in mission scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clemsoncommunitycare
• Instagraminstagram.com/clemsoncommunitycommcare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clemson-community-care-inc

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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