Emmaus House
27 Haygood Avenue Southwest, Atlanta, 30315
(404) 523-2856 · more numbers below
Emmaus House works to improve life for people in Peoplestown and nearby south Atlanta neighborhoods. Its Lokey Help Center at 27 Haygood Ave SW offers a food pantry, SNAP application help, rent and utility help, Georgia ID vouchers, and more. It also runs youth, family, and job-training programs.
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- Who they serve
- Youth (under 25), SeniorsFrom the description, not confirmed
- Distribution days
- By appointment Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (Services page)From the description, not confirmed
- ID required
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 16
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
CDF Freedom SchoolsProgram
A six-week summer reading program for children who have finished kindergarten through eighth grade. It aims to build strong readers who enjoy learning.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Families on the MoveProgram
An out-of-school program for elementary, middle, and high school students and their families, with enrichment, education, and peer support. A September 2026 news post says it moved to the weekend, but the pages do not give the new times.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Financial Assistance for Rent, Mortgage, and UtilitiesService
Help with rent, mortgage, or utility bills when money is available. It is only for people in four nearby neighborhoods and you need a past-due notice.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Georgia ID Voucher AssistanceService
Helps people get a voucher toward a Georgia state ID. You must already have all the papers the state requires.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Lokey Help Center Food PantryService
A food pantry where neighbors choose their own groceries. You need an appointment, and it is open on set days each week.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
MARTA Assistance for Medical AppointmentsService
Round-trip MARTA help for medical appointments that can be verified. Available Monday through Friday.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Medical Co-Pay AssistanceService
Help with medical co-pays, offered Monday through Friday. The pages give no other details.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
SNAP Benefits Application and Renewal HelpService
Staff help you apply for or renew SNAP (food stamps). Appointments are on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Events 3
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Thanksgiving at Home 2026
Tue, Nov 24 · 9 am–12 pm
A Thanksgiving dinner program for 300 families in need. Emmaus House gives out turkeys and other items on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Children's Christmas Festival 2026
Sat, Dec 19 · 9 am–12 pm
A morning of treats, Christmas movies, storytelling, and gifts for children from Peoplestown on Saturday, December 19, 2026. It is first come, first served.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Grandparents Party 2026
Date not announced
A Christmas evening to thank grandparents in Peoplestown who care for their families, with a gift basket raffle. It is on December 3, 2026.
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