Food Security Resources in Metro Atlanta
🧡 If you or someone you know is struggling to access food, please reach out to one of the resources above or visit acfb.org to find additional food pantries in your area.
Together, we can help ensure no family in Metro Atlanta goes hungry during this government shutdown.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help finding food, housing, or bill assistance, simply dial 211 on any phone.
- What it does: Connects callers with local food pantries, meal programs, housing help, and emergency aid.
- Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- How to access:
- 📱 Dial 211 from your phone
- 💻 Visit www.211.org or http://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/211
- 💬 Text your ZIP code to 898-211 to get local help options sent directly to your phone
🥕 Emmaus House Food Pantry
📍 27 Haygood Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
🌐 www.emmaushouseatlanta.org/food-pantry
☎️ (404) 525-5948
Provides healthy groceries and SNAP assistance to families in South Atlanta. Walk-ups welcome during scheduled pantry days.
🍞 Antioch Urban Ministries (AUMI) Food Pantry
📍 466 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
🌐 www.antiochurban.org
☎️ (404) 524-2704
Serving West Midtown and surrounding neighborhoods with food, clothing, and resource support.
🥗 Open Hand Atlanta
📍 1380 West Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
🌐 www.openhandatlanta.org
☎️ (404) 872-6947
Provides nutritious meals and fresh produce to individuals and families, including seniors and those with medical needs.
🥦 Toco Hills Community Alliance
📍 1790 LaVista Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
🌐 www.tocohillsalliance.org
☎️ (404) 325-0667
Offering groceries, produce, and household goods for families in need. Serves multiple Atlanta ZIP codes.
WHERE: Locations in Stone Mountain, Marietta, Jonesboro and Atlanta
WHEN:By request
WHAT: Schedule your pickup appointment by texting “FINDFOOD” or “COMIDA” to 888-976-2232.
WHERE: Several locations in Atlanta
WHEN: About twice a week
WHAT: Show up and take the groceries you need. Click here for a schedule of upcoming food giveaways.
WHERE:613 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
WHEN:By request
WHAT: Request help by submitting an online form or calling 404-681-5777 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
WHERE: 3592 Flat Shoals Rd., Decatur, GA 30034
WHEN: Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
WHAT: Come pick up groceries at the food distribution center.
WHERE: 1799 Lakewood Terrace SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
WHEN: Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
WHAT: Pick up free groceries, no questions asked.
WHERE: Mobile pantry with multiple giveaway locations
WHEN: Three times in November and four times in December
WHAT: Urban Recipe runs a mobile pantry. Click here to see giveaway locations and times in November and December.
Click here to find an interactive map of more food pantries.
WHERE: 838 Cascade Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
WHEN: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHAT: Pick up free groceries.
Episcopal Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
WHERE:1795 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta, GA 30062
WHEN:Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHAT: Come to the church, register inside, and pick up a box of food. The package includes enough non-perishable food to feed four people for two weeks, a loaf of bread, frozen chicken, a quart of milk and a box of cereal.
Fayette Friendship Community Church
WHERE: 847 New Hope Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214
WHEN: Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Nov. 3 from 2 to 5 p.m.
WHAT: Volunteers will hand out food on Nov. 1 and produce on Nov. 3.
WHERE: 4815 Courtney Dr., Forest Park, GA 30297
WHEN: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m.
WHAT: On Tuesday and Thursday, you can bring your own bag and choose groceries at Rock Church of Atlanta. Wednesday’s giveaway items are pre-bagged. You can receive groceries once every 14 days.
WHERE: 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
WHEN: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHAT: Anyone can come pick up free groceries at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church twice a week.
WHERE: 4755 N. Peachtree Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338
WHEN: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHAT: Come pick up free food and clothing at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
WHERE: 6400 Woodrow Rd., Stonecrest, GA 30038
WHEN: Nov. 1at 9 a.m.
WHAT: The church and its nonprofit will give food to more than 2,000 families on a first-come, first-serve basis. Expect fresh produce, meats, pantry essentials and canned food.
Local governments
City of College Park
WHERE: Various locations in College Park, GA
WHEN: Throughout November
WHAT: The City of College Park has assembled a list of nearby food banks, community centers and assistance programs to support residents who may experience delays in receiving SNAP benefits. Residents can pick up food and other resources on the following dates and times:
- South Fulton Service Center (Food Stamp Office): Mon–Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- World Changers Church International Food Pantry: Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m.
- Friendship Community Church of College Park: Mondays 4-6 p.m.
- ServFirst Inc. Food Pantry: Thursdays and Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Family Life Ministries Food Pantry: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Atlanta Community Food Bank (Main): Varies
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): Varies by location
WHERE: Multiple parks across the county
WHEN: Twice in November and three times in December
WHAT: Gwinnett County is allocating $250,000 to provide families with food and hygiene products.
- Nov. 4 at Lenora Park in Snellville
- Nov. 18 at Bryson Park in Lilburn
- Dec. 9 at Rock Springs Park in Lawrenceville
- Dec. 16 at Shorty Howell Park in Duluth
- Dec. 23 at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville
The giveaways start at 3 p.m. and last until supplies run out.
Homebound or sick seniors can also get a five-day supply of frozen meals by calling (678) 377-4150.
Food Security Resources in Metro Atlanta was originally published on majicatl.com
