434 organizations
How food help works in Atlanta
Most free food in Atlanta flows through the Atlanta Community Food Bank to hundreds of neighborhood pantries — church basements, community centers, schools. Each pantry sets its own days and hours, so always call before you go. Some ask for an ID or a piece of mail with your address; many ask for nothing at all.
If you need to eat today, look for hot-meal programs ("community kitchens") — downtown has several that serve daily, no questions asked. If money for groceries is the ongoing problem, apply for SNAP (food stamps) through Georgia Gateway; pantries can help you apply.
What to expect when you call: they'll tell you distribution days, what to bring, and whether you can come this week. If a pantry's shelf is bare, ask them who else is stocked — pantry workers always know.
Georgia Avenue Community Ministry runs a food pantry that gives quality groceries to families and individuals who don't have enough to eat. They serve people of all ages and also offer skills and training.
Grant Park1 service
Georgia Citizens Coalition On Hunger runs the Hunger Hotline, a food pantry for anyone in need. They also offer baby supplies and personal care items.
South Atlanta1 service
Clayton County DFCS runs Medicaid, a medical assistance program that helps people who can't afford care pay for some or all of their medical bills. If money is tight, they can help you get covered.
6 services
Georgia Gateway is the state's single place to apply for help paying for medical care and other benefits. If you can't afford a doctor or medical bills, they can help you see if Medicaid or other government benefits can cover some or all of the cost.
6 services
