251 organizations
How everyday essentials work in Atlanta
The unglamorous things — clothes, soap, a bed frame, a winter coat — have their own quiet supply chains, and knowing them saves real money. Clothing closets run out of churches and nonprofits citywide; most are free and many include interview clothes (dedicated programs will outfit you head-to-toe for a job interview — ask any career center). Hygiene supplies move through pantries, shelters, and street outreach teams; pantries often keep them behind the counter, so ask even when you don't see them.
Furniture is the one with a rule worth knowing: the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta and similar programs usually require a referral from a caseworker at a partner agency — so if you're working with any program at all, ask your caseworker to refer you. Moving from nothing into a furnished home in one trip is exactly what they do.
What to expect when you call: "what do you have right now?" is a normal question here — inventory changes daily, and so does the answer.
Holy Cross Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Atlanta. It offers worship and parish groups, and its Friends of St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry gives groceries to people and families in need Tuesday through Friday mornings.
8 services
United Craftsmen Children's Shoe Drive Inc is a nonprofit that gives new shoes and socks to children in need. They serve children in children's homes and children living in poverty, and they run shopping events where children can choose their own shoes.
2 services
Greater Community Church of God in Christ is a church in Marietta. It offers worship, prayer, youth and adult ministries, outreach, and help through a food pantry and clothes closet on set Saturdays.
9 services
LifeLine Animal Project is an Atlanta nonprofit animal welfare group that manages Fulton and DeKalb county animal shelters. It helps people adopt or foster pets, get low-cost vet care, and keep their pets through pet food, supplies, behavior help, lost pet help, and other support.
Knight Park/Howell Station11 services
Solidarity Sandy Springs is a nonprofit food pantry in Sandy Springs. It gives groceries to families and individuals who live or work in Sandy Springs and also runs volunteer and care-package projects.
5 services
Briarcliff Baptist Church is a Christian church in Atlanta that now presents itself with The Outlet Community Church at Briarcliff. It offers Sunday worship and says its Clothes Closet & Food Pantry are available by appointment only.
4 services
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue is a foster-based dog and cat rescue in north metro Atlanta. They save animals from Georgia shelters and owner surrenders, place them in foster homes, provide care, and help them get adopted.
6 services
Ostomy 2-1-1 runs OstoMySupplies, a volunteer ostomy supply pantry. They receive donated ostomy supplies and mail them within the U.S. to people who need help, with a minimum payment to cover overhead and shipping-related costs.
2 services
Operation Gratitude is a national nonprofit that thanks service members, veterans, first responders, and military families. It sends care packages, helps people request packages for eligible groups, and runs volunteer projects and delivery events across the country.
6 services
LifeLine Animal Project is a nonprofit animal welfare group in metro Atlanta. It runs the DeKalb and Fulton county animal shelters, helps people adopt and foster pets, and offers affordable or free pet care, vaccines, spay/neuter help, pet food, and other support so families can keep their pets.
14 services
Osto Group is a nonprofit program that gives donated ostomy supplies to people who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover supplies. People order supplies online or call for help, and usually pay only shipping and handling.
4 services
Faith AME Zion Church is a Christian church in Atlanta at 38 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive NW. It helps neighbors through worship, prayer, food distribution, outreach, clothing support, health ministry, senior fellowship, veterans ministry, and Girl Scouts.
Florida Heights11 services
Operation Once in a Lifetime is a nonprofit that helps U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. It gives emergency financial help, school grants, care packages, travel support, toys, household items, and special trips or experiences for military families.
12 services
Cross Pointe Church is a church in Duluth, Georgia. Its CarePointe ministry helps people and families with food, clothing, English language help, and prayer or encouragement by request.
4 services
Salem Bible Church is a church with locations in Atlanta and Stonecrest. Its Social Services Ministry and Sunshine Brotherhood Community Center help adults and families with free food, clothing, utility help referrals, resume writing, job search help, counseling, housing help, and other support.
Center Hill6 services
Salem Bible Church is a church with locations in Atlanta and Stonecrest. Its Social Services Ministry helps adults and families with free food and clothing, utility payment assistance referrals, resume writing, job search help, and other support.
5 services
Operation Interdependence, Inc. is a national volunteer-run nonprofit that sends Department of Defense-approved care packages to deployed U.S. service members. It also supports veterans at home and asks the public to help by donating items, money, or time.
3 services
Providence Missionary Baptist Church is a church in southwest Atlanta. It offers worship, Bible study, youth and senior ministries, and outreach like weekly food bags, free donated clothing, Sunday breakfast, health events, and a community garden.
Cascade Avenue/Road11 services
H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center is a nonprofit in Mableton that helps people and families facing hard times. They provide food boxes, clothing, financial resources, education resources, school supplies, and holiday food and toy support for the community.
8 services
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store at 271 Chester Ave SE. It sells donated furniture, appliances, building materials, decor, tools, and other home goods at discounted prices, and the money helps Atlanta Habitat build and repair affordable homes.
6 services
