Decatur-Area Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM)
515 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, 30030
(404) 373-9283 · more numbers below
DEAM is a ministry supported by 18 Decatur-area churches. It gives emergency groceries and basic toiletries, helps pay for prescriptions, and helps stop water, gas and electric shutoffs for people living in 10 ZIP codes. Everything starts with a phone call, and it serves lunches to unhoused neighbors on weekday mornings.
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- Who they serve
- Families, Seniors, AnyoneFrom the description, not confirmed
- Gender restrictions
- None. All are welcomeFrom the description, not confirmed
- Distribution days
- Food pantry appointments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00-11:30am; lunches for unhoused clients Monday-Friday 10:00-11:30amFrom the description, not confirmed
- ID required
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 5
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Food PantryService
Clients choose their own groceries and basic toiletries from the pantry. You must make an appointment by phone first.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Lunches for Unhoused ClientsService
DEAM serves lunch to unhoused neighbors on weekday mornings.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Prescription AssistanceService
DEAM may pay part of the cost of a prescription that is already filled and waiting at your pharmacy. It gives you a paper voucher to take to the pharmacy.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Utility AssistanceService
DEAM helps people with a past-due water, gas or electric bill avoid a shutoff. In many cases it can also help if service has already been cut off.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Volunteer with DEAMProgram
DEAM needs volunteers as greeters, in the office and as pantry guides. Volunteers are trained and work at least one morning a month.
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