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Food pantries and free meals near you
Atlanta Community Food Bank · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Find a food pantry or a free meal near you with the food bank’s pantry finder.
How to get it · Use the food map at acfb.org, or text FINDFOOD to 888-976-2232, or call 211. Call the pantry first to check hours.
Find a food pantry or a free meal near you with the food bank’s pantry finder.
How to get it · Use the food map at acfb.org, or text FINDFOOD to 888-976-2232, or call 211. Call the pantry first to check hours.
Community Food Centers
Atlanta Community Food Bank · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Pick out free groceries at a food bank center in Atlanta, Jonesboro, Marietta or Stone Mountain. You can go twice a month.
How to get it · Make an appointment first. Call 478-394-4547 or text FOOD to your center: Atlanta 404-474-0578, Jonesboro 404-994-3482, Marietta 404-334-5653, Stone Mtn 678-884-4564.
Who it’s for · No requirements to get food. Staff ask a few questions when you check in.
Pick out free groceries at a food bank center in Atlanta, Jonesboro, Marietta or Stone Mountain. You can go twice a month.
How to get it · Make an appointment first. Call 478-394-4547 or text FOOD to your center: Atlanta 404-474-0578, Jonesboro 404-994-3482, Marietta 404-334-5653, Stone Mtn 678-884-4564.
Who it’s for · No requirements to get food. Staff ask a few questions when you check in.
Hosea Helps Care Center
Hosea Helps · City of Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free emergency groceries (no stove needed), clothes, toiletries and baby items. Help applying for SNAP and checking for rent or bill help.
How to get it · Call 404-755-3353 to check hours before you go. The Care Center is at 2545 Forrest Hills Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30315.
Free emergency groceries (no stove needed), clothes, toiletries and baby items. Help applying for SNAP and checking for rent or bill help.
How to get it · Call 404-755-3353 to check hours before you go. The Care Center is at 2545 Forrest Hills Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30315.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia help line
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Local volunteers may help with food, rent or utility bills when funds allow. Many of their groups run pantries where you pick your own food.
How to get it · Call the Assistance Line at 678-892-6163 and enter your ZIP code to reach the group near you. Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Local volunteers may help with food, rent or utility bills when funds allow. Many of their groups run pantries where you pick your own food.
How to get it · Call the Assistance Line at 678-892-6163 and enter your ZIP code to reach the group near you. Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Toco Hills Community Alliance free groceries
Toco Hills Community Alliance · DeKalb County
⚠ Confirm before you go
A free box of groceries once a week for low- or no-income households in Northeast Atlanta and north-central DeKalb. No appointment. Drive-through or walk up.
How to get it · Come Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 1–3:30 pm, to 1790 LaVista Road NE, Atlanta 30329. Stay in your car if you drive. Someone from the household must be there. Questions: 404-325-0677. Closed when DeKalb schools close for weather.
Who it’s for · Households with low or no income in the Northeast Atlanta and north-central DeKalb County area. Income limits depend on family size.
A free box of groceries once a week for low- or no-income households in Northeast Atlanta and north-central DeKalb. No appointment. Drive-through or walk up.
How to get it · Come Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 1–3:30 pm, to 1790 LaVista Road NE, Atlanta 30329. Stay in your car if you drive. Someone from the household must be there. Questions: 404-325-0677. Closed when DeKalb schools close for weather.
Who it’s for · Households with low or no income in the Northeast Atlanta and north-central DeKalb County area. Income limits depend on family size.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your ID
✓ Names and birthdates of everyone in your home (first visit)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your ID
✓ Names and birthdates of everyone in your home (first visit)
Intown Cares food pantry (Druid Hills, no ID needed)
Intown Cares · City of Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
A low-barrier food pantry for anyone who needs food. No ID or papers required. Open Tuesday and Saturday mornings behind Druid Hills Presbyterian Church.
How to get it · Line up outside and check in with a volunteer. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 am–noon, at the McIver Building behind Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta 30306. Leave a message at 404-590-6956 or email food@intowncares.org.
Who it’s for · Anyone experiencing food insecurity. No ID needed. If your household is large, a lease or similar paper helps but is not required.
A low-barrier food pantry for anyone who needs food. No ID or papers required. Open Tuesday and Saturday mornings behind Druid Hills Presbyterian Church.
How to get it · Line up outside and check in with a volunteer. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 am–noon, at the McIver Building behind Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta 30306. Leave a message at 404-590-6956 or email food@intowncares.org.
Who it’s for · Anyone experiencing food insecurity. No ID needed. If your household is large, a lease or similar paper helps but is not required.
MUST Ministries food pantries
MUST Ministries · Cobb County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free groceries at MUST offices in Marietta and Smyrna. Also mobile pantries and a monthly grocery box for seniors with low income.
How to get it · Go Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., to 1260 Cobb Pkwy N., Marietta (770-427-9862) or 460 Pat Mell Rd., Smyrna (770-436-9514). Call first with questions.
Free groceries at MUST offices in Marietta and Smyrna. Also mobile pantries and a monthly grocery box for seniors with low income.
How to get it · Go Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., to 1260 Cobb Pkwy N., Marietta (770-427-9862) or 460 Pat Mell Rd., Smyrna (770-436-9514). Call first with questions.
North Fulton Community Charities food pantry
North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) · Fulton County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free groceries, toiletries, diapers and household basics for people in certain North Fulton ZIP codes. Walk in, no appointment needed.
How to get it · Go to 11270 Elkins Rd., Roswell: Mon/Wed/Fri 9-4:30, Tue/Thu 9-7:30, Sat 10-1. Questions: 770-640-0399.
Who it’s for · You must live in ZIP code 30004, 30005, 30009, 30022, 30024, 30075, 30076 or 30097.
Free groceries, toiletries, diapers and household basics for people in certain North Fulton ZIP codes. Walk in, no appointment needed.
How to get it · Go to 11270 Elkins Rd., Roswell: Mon/Wed/Fri 9-4:30, Tue/Thu 9-7:30, Sat 10-1. Questions: 770-640-0399.
Who it’s for · You must live in ZIP code 30004, 30005, 30009, 30022, 30024, 30075, 30076 or 30097.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Nothing on your first visit
✓ Next visits: proof of address for each adult
✓ Next visits: school proof for each child (birth certificate if under 5)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Nothing on your first visit
✓ Next visits: proof of address for each adult
✓ Next visits: school proof for each child (birth certificate if under 5)
Pantries by neighborhood
Family Cupboard choice pantry (Center for Family Resources)
Center for Family Resources · Cobb County
⚠ Confirm before you go
A choice food pantry in Marietta for Cobb County families, by appointment four days a week. You pick your own food, hygiene items and diapers.
How to get it · Call 770-428-2601 or email ChoicePantry@thecfr.org to set an appointment. 400 Franklin Gateway SE, Suite 250, Marietta 30067.
Who it’s for · Families in need in Cobb County. Some families join a six-month Food Security Program with a case manager.
A choice food pantry in Marietta for Cobb County families, by appointment four days a week. You pick your own food, hygiene items and diapers.
How to get it · Call 770-428-2601 or email ChoicePantry@thecfr.org to set an appointment. 400 Franklin Gateway SE, Suite 250, Marietta 30067.
Who it’s for · Families in need in Cobb County. Some families join a six-month Food Security Program with a case manager.
Sweetwater Mission food line and free food (South Cobb)
Sweetwater Mission · Cobb County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Express Food Line in Austell Monday to Thursday mornings, plus free food giveaways in Mableton on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings for low-income families.
How to get it · Food Line: Mon–Thu 9 am–1 pm, 6130 Hotel Street, Austell. Free food: Thursdays 4–6:30 pm at Friendship Baptist Church, 1880 Old Alabama Road, Mableton; Fridays 9–11 am at The Waverly, 100 Plantation Hill Road, Mableton. Call 770-819-0662.
Who it’s for · Low-income families. The food line asks for proof you live nearby; the Mableton giveaways are listed as free food for low-income families.
Express Food Line in Austell Monday to Thursday mornings, plus free food giveaways in Mableton on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings for low-income families.
How to get it · Food Line: Mon–Thu 9 am–1 pm, 6130 Hotel Street, Austell. Free food: Thursdays 4–6:30 pm at Friendship Baptist Church, 1880 Old Alabama Road, Mableton; Fridays 9–11 am at The Waverly, 100 Plantation Hill Road, Mableton. Call 770-819-0662.
Who it’s for · Low-income families. The food line asks for proof you live nearby; the Mableton giveaways are listed as free food for low-income families.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of address under 30 days old (mail, rent receipt or new lease)
✓ Proof of children 17 and under
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of address under 30 days old (mail, rent receipt or new lease)
✓ Proof of children 17 and under
NETWorks Cooperative Ministry food pantry (Tucker)
NETWorks Cooperative Ministry · DeKalb County
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Food pantry, clothing closet and limited bill help for people who live in Tucker and nearby parts of DeKalb (ZIP 30084 and parts of 30033, 30340, 30345, 30087).
How to get it · Come Wednesday, Friday or Saturday 10 am–1 pm, or Thursday 5–7 pm by appointment. Closed Mondays. 4296 Cowan Road, Tucker 30084. Call 770-939-6454; for bill help appointments, ext. 100.
Who it’s for · DeKalb residents of ZIP 30084 and parts of 30033, 30340, 30345 and 30087: inside I-85 (north), Gwinnett line (east), Hwy 78/E. Ponce de Leon (south), N. Druid Hills/Clairmont Rd (west).
Food pantry, clothing closet and limited bill help for people who live in Tucker and nearby parts of DeKalb (ZIP 30084 and parts of 30033, 30340, 30345, 30087).
How to get it · Come Wednesday, Friday or Saturday 10 am–1 pm, or Thursday 5–7 pm by appointment. Closed Mondays. 4296 Cowan Road, Tucker 30084. Call 770-939-6454; for bill help appointments, ext. 100.
Who it’s for · DeKalb residents of ZIP 30084 and parts of 30033, 30340, 30345 and 30087: inside I-85 (north), Gwinnett line (east), Hwy 78/E. Ponce de Leon (south), N. Druid Hills/Clairmont Rd (west).
Lawrenceville Co-Op food pantry (Lawrenceville & Dacula)
Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry · Gwinnett County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Emergency food and personal care items for people who live in Lawrenceville or Dacula. Pick up by appointment, up to once every 4 weeks.
How to get it · Book a pickup online at lawrencevilleco-op.org (click Get Assistance) or call 770-339-7887. Pantry: Monday 5–7 pm, Wednesday and Friday 9 am–noon. 52 Gwinnett Drive, Suite C, Lawrenceville. Closed Nov 24–29, 2026.
Who it’s for · People in need who live in Lawrenceville or Dacula. If you live elsewhere in Gwinnett, the Co-Op will point you to your own area’s co-op.
Emergency food and personal care items for people who live in Lawrenceville or Dacula. Pick up by appointment, up to once every 4 weeks.
How to get it · Book a pickup online at lawrencevilleco-op.org (click Get Assistance) or call 770-339-7887. Pantry: Monday 5–7 pm, Wednesday and Friday 9 am–noon. 52 Gwinnett Drive, Suite C, Lawrenceville. Closed Nov 24–29, 2026.
Who it’s for · People in need who live in Lawrenceville or Dacula. If you live elsewhere in Gwinnett, the Co-Op will point you to your own area’s co-op.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID for every adult in your home
✓ ID with birthdate for each child
✓ A piece of mail from the last 30 days with your address
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID for every adult in your home
✓ ID with birthdate for each child
✓ A piece of mail from the last 30 days with your address
Duluth Co-Op food pantry (ZIP 30096 & 30097)
Duluth Cooperative Ministry · Gwinnett County
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Food pantry for people who live in Duluth ZIP codes 30096 and 30097. Pick up food twice a month by appointment. Small help with a power bill or rent once a year.
How to get it · New clients call 770-623-9563 to set up a first appointment. After that, book pickups on the client portal at duluthco-op.org. Pantry hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am–2 pm and the 2nd Saturday 10 am–noon. 3649 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth.
Who it’s for · People who live in ZIP 30096 or 30097 only. Bill help is once a year for families with kids, people with disabilities and seniors, if funds last.
Food pantry for people who live in Duluth ZIP codes 30096 and 30097. Pick up food twice a month by appointment. Small help with a power bill or rent once a year.
How to get it · New clients call 770-623-9563 to set up a first appointment. After that, book pickups on the client portal at duluthco-op.org. Pantry hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am–2 pm and the 2nd Saturday 10 am–noon. 3649 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth.
Who it’s for · People who live in ZIP 30096 or 30097 only. Bill help is once a year for families with kids, people with disabilities and seniors, if funds last.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your ID
✓ A current piece of mail with your address
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Your ID
✓ A current piece of mail with your address
Neighborhood Co-Op pantry (Norcross, Peachtree Corners)
Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries · Gwinnett County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Food and supplies for families in Norcross, Peachtree Corners and the Gwinnett parts of Tucker and Doraville. No appointment, but it fills up fast, so come early.
How to get it · Client hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am–2 pm; Tuesday 4–7 pm is drive-thru food only. Closed Thursday. 500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross. No appointment, but come early. Questions: call the client line, 770-263-8268, before you go.
Who it’s for · Gwinnett residents of Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and the Gwinnett parts of Tucker and Doraville. If you live elsewhere, call 211.
Food and supplies for families in Norcross, Peachtree Corners and the Gwinnett parts of Tucker and Doraville. No appointment, but it fills up fast, so come early.
How to get it · Client hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am–2 pm; Tuesday 4–7 pm is drive-thru food only. Closed Thursday. 500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross. No appointment, but come early. Questions: call the client line, 770-263-8268, before you go.
Who it’s for · Gwinnett residents of Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and the Gwinnett parts of Tucker and Doraville. If you live elsewhere, call 211.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID for every adult
✓ Social Security or Medicaid card, or birth certificate, for each child
✓ Proof of address: a lease under a year old, or a bill or mail under 30 days old
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID for every adult
✓ Social Security or Medicaid card, or birth certificate, for each child
✓ Proof of address: a lease under a year old, or a bill or mail under 30 days old
North Gwinnett Co-Op pantry (Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee)
North Gwinnett Co-Op · Gwinnett County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Once-a-month groceries for households in Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee and nearby Gwinnett areas. No appointment needed. Also helps with prescriptions and some power bills.
How to get it · Just come during food hours: Monday 6–8 pm, Wednesday to Friday 10 am–2 pm. 4395 Commerce Drive, Buford. Questions: 770-271-9793 or info@northgwinnettcoop.org. Closed on federal holidays.
Who it’s for · People in Buford (30518, 30519), Sugar Hill, Suwanee (30024) or the Gwinnett parts of Auburn, Braselton, Hoschton and Bethlehem. Families with kids 5–18: twice a month in April, June, July.
Once-a-month groceries for households in Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee and nearby Gwinnett areas. No appointment needed. Also helps with prescriptions and some power bills.
How to get it · Just come during food hours: Monday 6–8 pm, Wednesday to Friday 10 am–2 pm. 4395 Commerce Drive, Buford. Questions: 770-271-9793 or info@northgwinnettcoop.org. Closed on federal holidays.
Who it’s for · People in Buford (30518, 30519), Sugar Hill, Suwanee (30024) or the Gwinnett parts of Auburn, Braselton, Hoschton and Bethlehem. Families with kids 5–18: twice a month in April, June, July.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Any photo ID
✓ A current utility bill or lease (paper copy)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Any photo ID
✓ A current utility bill or lease (paper copy)
Lilburn Co-Op food pantry (Lilburn, Stone Mountain, Tucker)
Lilburn Cooperative Ministry · Gwinnett County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Kay’s Pantry gives food 1 to 4 times a month to people in crisis who live in Lilburn, Stone Mountain or the Gwinnett part of Tucker. Also clothing and limited bill help.
How to get it · Come during client hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am–1:30 pm. 5329 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn. Call 770-931-8333 with questions.
Who it’s for · People in ZIP 30047 (Lilburn), 30087 (Stone Mountain) or the Gwinnett part of 30084 (Tucker) below Lawrenceville Highway. Members of supporting churches can be referred by their church.
Kay’s Pantry gives food 1 to 4 times a month to people in crisis who live in Lilburn, Stone Mountain or the Gwinnett part of Tucker. Also clothing and limited bill help.
How to get it · Come during client hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am–1:30 pm. 5329 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn. Call 770-931-8333 with questions.
Who it’s for · People in ZIP 30047 (Lilburn), 30087 (Stone Mountain) or the Gwinnett part of 30084 (Tucker) below Lawrenceville Highway. Members of supporting churches can be referred by their church.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Social Security cards for everyone in your home
✓ Proof of address: a bill or mail from the last 30 days
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Social Security cards for everyone in your home
✓ Proof of address: a bill or mail from the last 30 days
SE Gwinnett Co-Op pantry (Snellville, Grayson, Loganville)
Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry · Gwinnett County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Food pantry for Gwinnett residents in ZIP codes 30078, 30039, 30017 and 30052. Households can get food every 14 days.
How to get it · Come during pantry hours: Monday 3–7 pm, Wednesday and Friday 9 am–noon. 55 Grayson Industrial Parkway, Grayson (enter from Brannan Boulevard and follow the signs). Questions: 770-985-5229 ext. 10 or info@segwinnettcoop.org.
Who it’s for · People who live in Snellville (30078, 30039), Grayson (30017) or the Gwinnett side of Loganville (30052).
Food pantry for Gwinnett residents in ZIP codes 30078, 30039, 30017 and 30052. Households can get food every 14 days.
How to get it · Come during pantry hours: Monday 3–7 pm, Wednesday and Friday 9 am–noon. 55 Grayson Industrial Parkway, Grayson (enter from Brannan Boulevard and follow the signs). Questions: 770-985-5229 ext. 10 or info@segwinnettcoop.org.
Who it’s for · People who live in Snellville (30078, 30039), Grayson (30017) or the Gwinnett side of Loganville (30052).
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Picture ID
✓ A piece of mail addressed to you from the last 30 days
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Picture ID
✓ A piece of mail addressed to you from the last 30 days
Monthly food help
SNAP food benefits
State of Georgia · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Money for groceries each month, on an EBT card you use like a debit card.
How to get it · Apply online at Georgia Gateway, or call 1-877-423-4746.
Who it’s for · Georgia households with low income. The application decides who qualifies.
Money for groceries each month, on an EBT card you use like a debit card.
How to get it · Apply online at Georgia Gateway, or call 1-877-423-4746.
Who it’s for · Georgia households with low income. The application decides who qualifies.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of income
✓ Proof of address
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of income
✓ Proof of address
Food Bank help applying for SNAP and Medicaid
Atlanta Community Food Bank · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
A food bank benefits coordinator helps you apply for SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid or WIC, by phone or in person.
How to get it · Call 678-553-5917, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Or fill out the short form on the food bank’s benefits page to get a call back.
A food bank benefits coordinator helps you apply for SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid or WIC, by phone or in person.
How to get it · Call 678-553-5917, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Or fill out the short form on the food bank’s benefits page to get a call back.
Georgia Fresh for Less (double your SNAP)
Wholesome Wave Georgia · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Spend SNAP at a partner farmers market and get the same amount free for fruits and vegetables. Partner stores take 50% off produce.
How to get it · Find a partner market or store on the Fresh for Less page. Pay with your EBT card. Markets match it with tokens; stores take the discount at checkout.
Who it’s for · For people who use SNAP (EBT).
Spend SNAP at a partner farmers market and get the same amount free for fruits and vegetables. Partner stores take 50% off produce.
How to get it · Find a partner market or store on the Fresh for Less page. Pay with your EBT card. Markets match it with tokens; stores take the discount at checkout.
Who it’s for · For people who use SNAP (EBT).
Urban Recipe food co-ops (free food every 2 weeks)
Urban Recipe · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Join a group of families that meets every two weeks to sort and share free food and household goods. You get food based on your family size and help unload and hand it out.
How to get it · Apply online at urbanrecipe.org (Food Co-Ops, Apply Now) or call 404-590-2186. For food right away, text FINDFOOD to 888-976-2232 or check Urban Recipe’s Mobile Pantry schedule.
Who it’s for · People who need food, are housed, have reliable transportation and can commit to the group. Co-ops meet in Atlanta; members come from many Georgia ZIP codes.
Join a group of families that meets every two weeks to sort and share free food and household goods. You get food based on your family size and help unload and hand it out.
How to get it · Apply online at urbanrecipe.org (Food Co-Ops, Apply Now) or call 404-590-2186. For food right away, text FINDFOOD to 888-976-2232 or check Urban Recipe’s Mobile Pantry schedule.
Who it’s for · People who need food, are housed, have reliable transportation and can commit to the group. Co-ops meet in Atlanta; members come from many Georgia ZIP codes.
Double your SNAP at Community Farmers Markets
Community Farmers Markets (CFM) · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
Swipe your EBT card at the market info booth and the market matches it dollar for dollar in tokens for fruits and vegetables. Spend $10 of EBT and get $20 of food.
How to get it · Go to the CFM Info Booth at a market (Grant Park, Oakhurst, East Atlanta Village, Decatur). Tell staff how much EBT you want to spend. You get wooden tokens for that amount plus green tokens for the match. Spend the tokens with any vendor.
Who it’s for · Anyone with a SNAP/EBT card. The page does not list a cap per visit.
Swipe your EBT card at the market info booth and the market matches it dollar for dollar in tokens for fruits and vegetables. Spend $10 of EBT and get $20 of food.
How to get it · Go to the CFM Info Booth at a market (Grant Park, Oakhurst, East Atlanta Village, Decatur). Tell staff how much EBT you want to spend. You get wooden tokens for that amount plus green tokens for the match. Spend the tokens with any vendor.
Who it’s for · Anyone with a SNAP/EBT card. The page does not list a cap per visit.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ EBT card
WHAT TO BRING
✓ EBT card
For kids
Free school meals in Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools · City of Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
59 APS schools give free breakfast and lunch to every student, no form needed. At the other 12 schools, you can apply for free meals.
How to get it · Ask your school if it is a free-meals (CEP) school. If not, apply online at myschoolapps.com (Atlanta) or call APS Nutrition at 404-802-2540.
Who it’s for · APS students. At the 12 schools that need a form, the district decides who qualifies. Reduced-price meals cost $0 in 2026-27.
59 APS schools give free breakfast and lunch to every student, no form needed. At the other 12 schools, you can apply for free meals.
How to get it · Ask your school if it is a free-meals (CEP) school. If not, apply online at myschoolapps.com (Atlanta) or call APS Nutrition at 404-802-2540.
Who it’s for · APS students. At the 12 schools that need a form, the district decides who qualifies. Reduced-price meals cost $0 in 2026-27.
Free summer meals for kids (Happy Helpings)
State of Georgia (DECAL) · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
In summer, when school is out, kids 18 and younger get free meals and snacks at meal sites across Georgia.
How to get it · Summer only. Meals stop when school starts and come back in summer 2027 when school is out. Then text 'summer meals' and your ZIP code to 914-342-7744, or call 1-866-348-6479 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.), to find a site near you.
Who it’s for · Kids 18 and younger. Also adults over 18 with disabilities who are in school programs.
In summer, when school is out, kids 18 and younger get free meals and snacks at meal sites across Georgia.
How to get it · Summer only. Meals stop when school starts and come back in summer 2027 when school is out. Then text 'summer meals' and your ZIP code to 914-342-7744, or call 1-866-348-6479 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.), to find a site near you.
Who it’s for · Kids 18 and younger. Also adults over 18 with disabilities who are in school programs.
WIC
Your county health department · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
Food help for pregnant women, new moms and kids under 5.
How to get it · Apply online through Georgia Gateway or call 1-800-228-9173. Find a WIC clinic near you on dph.georgia.gov/WIC.
Food help for pregnant women, new moms and kids under 5.
How to get it · Apply online through Georgia Gateway or call 1-800-228-9173. Find a WIC clinic near you on dph.georgia.gov/WIC.
WIC Farmers Market benefits ($30 in free produce)
Georgia Department of Public Health (WIC) · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
If you or your child is on WIC, you can get an extra $30 once a year, loaded on your eWIC card, to buy fresh Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs at approved farmers markets from May 1 to October 30.
How to get it · Ask at your WIC clinic. Benefits are issued once a season, first come first served, through September 30. At the market, pick up to $30 of produce and pay with your eWIC card. Lost card: 1-866-814-5468. Program office: 404-657-2900.
Who it’s for · You must be actively enrolled in WIC as a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant 6 months or older, or a child up to age 5.
If you or your child is on WIC, you can get an extra $30 once a year, loaded on your eWIC card, to buy fresh Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs at approved farmers markets from May 1 to October 30.
How to get it · Ask at your WIC clinic. Benefits are issued once a season, first come first served, through September 30. At the market, pick up to $30 of produce and pay with your eWIC card. Lost card: 1-866-814-5468. Program office: 404-657-2900.
Who it’s for · You must be actively enrolled in WIC as a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant 6 months or older, or a child up to age 5.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ eWIC card
WHAT TO BRING
✓ eWIC card
For seniors and people with health needs
Empowerline (help for older adults and caregivers)
Atlanta Regional Commission · Metro Atlanta
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A free help line for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. They connect you to meals, rides, help at home and more.
How to get it · Call 404-463-3333 or chat at empowerline.org. If no one answers, leave a message. Calls are returned in the order received.
Who it’s for · Older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. Home-delivered meals are for adults 60+, at little or no cost based on income.
A free help line for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. They connect you to meals, rides, help at home and more.
How to get it · Call 404-463-3333 or chat at empowerline.org. If no one answers, leave a message. Calls are returned in the order received.
Who it’s for · Older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. Home-delivered meals are for adults 60+, at little or no cost based on income.
Open Hand Atlanta meals
Open Hand Atlanta · All of Georgia
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Free healthy meals delivered to your home, planned by a dietitian for your health needs, if you are homebound or too sick to cook.
How to get it · Fill out the form on Open Hand’s Get Meals page, or call Client Services at 404-872-6947, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Who it’s for · Open Hand checks if you qualify. You, a loved one, your doctor or your health plan can ask for meals.
Free healthy meals delivered to your home, planned by a dietitian for your health needs, if you are homebound or too sick to cook.
How to get it · Fill out the form on Open Hand’s Get Meals page, or call Client Services at 404-872-6947, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Who it’s for · Open Hand checks if you qualify. You, a loved one, your doctor or your health plan can ask for meals.
Meals on Wheels Atlanta
Meals On Wheels Atlanta · Fulton County
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Meals brought to your home for older adults in Atlanta. Some also get pantry deliveries with a month’s supply of dry goods.
How to get it · Call 404-351-3889 or fill out the ‘Apply for meal services’ form on the Meals on Wheels Atlanta website.
Who it’s for · Age 60+, low income, living in Fulton County (City of Atlanta, Buckhead, East Point or Hapeville). There may be a waitlist.
Meals brought to your home for older adults in Atlanta. Some also get pantry deliveries with a month’s supply of dry goods.
How to get it · Call 404-351-3889 or fill out the ‘Apply for meal services’ form on the Meals on Wheels Atlanta website.
Who it’s for · Age 60+, low income, living in Fulton County (City of Atlanta, Buckhead, East Point or Hapeville). There may be a waitlist.
Monthly senior food box (CSFP), age 60+
Atlanta Community Food Bank · Metro Atlanta
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A free monthly box of shelf-stable food (cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, meat, milk, cheese) for low-income seniors 60 and older in metro Atlanta counties.
How to get it · Boxes are picked up at food bank partner sites, not delivered. Call the Food Bank's senior box line at 404-832-4968 to ask about a site near you. You apply in the county where you live and show a valid ID.
Who it’s for · Age 60+, with a valid ID and income under the limit: about $1,632 a month for 1 person or $2,215 for 2. Counties include Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Clayton.
A free monthly box of shelf-stable food (cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, meat, milk, cheese) for low-income seniors 60 and older in metro Atlanta counties.
How to get it · Boxes are picked up at food bank partner sites, not delivered. Call the Food Bank's senior box line at 404-832-4968 to ask about a site near you. You apply in the county where you live and show a valid ID.
Who it’s for · Age 60+, with a valid ID and income under the limit: about $1,632 a month for 1 person or $2,215 for 2. Counties include Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Clayton.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Valid ID
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Valid ID
Senior farmers market benefit: $30 in free produce (60+)
Georgia DPH, through Area Agencies on Aging · All of Georgia
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Georgians 60 and older with low income can get $30 in benefits once a year to buy fresh Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs at approved farmers markets, May 1 through October 30. Benefits run out, so ask early in the season.
How to get it · Benefits are handed out once per season, first come first served, through September 30, by your Area Agency on Aging. In metro Atlanta (Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton and more) that is the Atlanta Regional AAA (Empowerline), 470-378-1490. State program line: 404-657-2900. The season runs May 1 to October 30, so ask in spring.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you live in Georgia, are 60 or older (or 55 to 59, disabled, and living in senior housing with congregate meals), and your household income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Georgians 60 and older with low income can get $30 in benefits once a year to buy fresh Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs at approved farmers markets, May 1 through October 30. Benefits run out, so ask early in the season.
How to get it · Benefits are handed out once per season, first come first served, through September 30, by your Area Agency on Aging. In metro Atlanta (Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton and more) that is the Atlanta Regional AAA (Empowerline), 470-378-1490. State program line: 404-657-2900. The season runs May 1 to October 30, so ask in spring.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you live in Georgia, are 60 or older (or 55 to 59, disabled, and living in senior housing with congregate meals), and your household income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Cobb Meals on Wheels (age 60+, homebound)
Cobb County Senior Services
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Five meals a week delivered to your door by volunteers if you are 60 or older in Cobb and cannot cook for yourself. You pay on a sliding scale by income, and no one is turned away for not being able to pay. Clients who cannot feed a pet may get free pet food too.
How to get it · Call 770-528-5364 to ask for meals. The Care Management team does an assessment.
Who it’s for · Cobb County residents age 60 or older with a physical or mental disability that keeps them from preparing meals daily. You may qualify.
Five meals a week delivered to your door by volunteers if you are 60 or older in Cobb and cannot cook for yourself. You pay on a sliding scale by income, and no one is turned away for not being able to pay. Clients who cannot feed a pet may get free pet food too.
How to get it · Call 770-528-5364 to ask for meals. The Care Management team does an assessment.
Who it’s for · Cobb County residents age 60 or older with a physical or mental disability that keeps them from preparing meals daily. You may qualify.
Fulton County free home-delivered meals (age 60+)
Fulton County Senior Services
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Five free meals a week delivered to your home by Open Hand Atlanta if you are 60 or older in Fulton County, homebound, and cannot shop or cook. Fulton's neighborhood senior centers also serve group meals.
How to get it · Call the Fulton Senior Services STARLine at 404-613-6000. An over-the-phone assessment decides your level of need and diet.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents age 60 or older who are homebound and unable to shop for groceries or prepare meals. You may qualify.
Five free meals a week delivered to your home by Open Hand Atlanta if you are 60 or older in Fulton County, homebound, and cannot shop or cook. Fulton's neighborhood senior centers also serve group meals.
How to get it · Call the Fulton Senior Services STARLine at 404-613-6000. An over-the-phone assessment decides your level of need and diet.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents age 60 or older who are homebound and unable to shop for groceries or prepare meals. You may qualify.
Pet food
Pets for Life: free pet food and vet care (6 Atlanta ZIPs)
LifeLine Animal Project · City of Atlanta
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Free pet food, vet care, spay/neuter, vaccines, supplies and even dog houses and straw for pet owners in six southwest and west Atlanta ZIP codes.
How to get it · Call the Pets for Life team at 1-888-297-1683.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents in ZIP codes 30310, 30311, 30314, 30315, 30318 or 30331.
Free pet food, vet care, spay/neuter, vaccines, supplies and even dog houses and straw for pet owners in six southwest and west Atlanta ZIP codes.
How to get it · Call the Pets for Life team at 1-888-297-1683.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents in ZIP codes 30310, 30311, 30314, 30315, 30318 or 30331.
Free pet food bank for DeKalb residents (LifeLine)
LifeLine Animal Project · DeKalb County
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Free dog and cat food on the 4th Friday of every month at DeKalb County Animal Services in Chamblee. First come, first served while it lasts. No sign-up.
How to get it · Come on the 4th Friday of the month, noon–2 pm, rain or shine, to 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee 30341. No registration needed.
Who it’s for · DeKalb County residents with dogs or cats. If you live in another county, see the resources page at lifelineanimal.org.
Free dog and cat food on the 4th Friday of every month at DeKalb County Animal Services in Chamblee. First come, first served while it lasts. No sign-up.
How to get it · Come on the 4th Friday of the month, noon–2 pm, rain or shine, to 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee 30341. No registration needed.
Who it’s for · DeKalb County residents with dogs or cats. If you live in another county, see the resources page at lifelineanimal.org.
LifeLine low-cost vet clinics (vaccines from $15)
LifeLine Animal Project · Metro Atlanta
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Low-cost shots, wellness and sick visits, and spay/neuter for dogs and cats. Vaccines $15–$25 each; spay/neuter $90–$175. DeKalb residents can get a free spay or neuter.
How to get it · Book online at lifelineanimal.org/pet-care or call. Community Animal Center: 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta 30340, 404-292-8800. Spay & Neuter Clinic: 2533 Sullivan Road, College Park, 678-973-2881. DeKalb residents: free spay/neuter form is there.
Who it’s for · Anyone with a dog or cat. Free spay/neuter is for DeKalb County residents. Pets 7 and older need bloodwork before surgery. Pay at the visit (cash, card, CareCredit).
Low-cost shots, wellness and sick visits, and spay/neuter for dogs and cats. Vaccines $15–$25 each; spay/neuter $90–$175. DeKalb residents can get a free spay or neuter.
How to get it · Book online at lifelineanimal.org/pet-care or call. Community Animal Center: 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta 30340, 404-292-8800. Spay & Neuter Clinic: 2533 Sullivan Road, College Park, 678-973-2881. DeKalb residents: free spay/neuter form is there.
Who it’s for · Anyone with a dog or cat. Free spay/neuter is for DeKalb County residents. Pets 7 and older need bloodwork before surgery. Pay at the visit (cash, card, CareCredit).
PAWS Atlanta free pet food bank (Decatur)
PAWS Atlanta · Metro Atlanta
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Free dry and canned food for your dog or cat, one unit per household every 30 days. Food is donated, so the selection changes.
How to get it · Walk in with a photo ID at 5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30035, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Call 770-593-1155 first to make sure food is in stock.
Who it’s for · Anyone in the community. No income rule is listed. Breeders are not served, and food bank users cannot adopt from PAWS.
Free dry and canned food for your dog or cat, one unit per household every 30 days. Food is donated, so the selection changes.
How to get it · Walk in with a photo ID at 5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30035, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Call 770-593-1155 first to make sure food is in stock.
Who it’s for · Anyone in the community. No income rule is listed. Breeders are not served, and food bank users cannot adopt from PAWS.
WHAT TO BRING
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WHAT TO BRING
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Free this week: food giveaways
Giveaways posted by local groups and checked by Hettie show up here.
Common questions
I need food today. Where can I go?
Call 478-394-4547 to book a visit at the Community Food Centers, or call 211. In Atlanta, Hosea Helps Care Center gives emergency groceries. In Cobb, try MUST Ministries food pantries. Food pantries and free meals near you shows pantries close to home.
How do I get SNAP (food stamps)?
Apply on Georgia Gateway (gateway.ga.gov) or call 1-877-423-4746. See SNAP food benefits. If you want someone to help you fill it out, call Food Bank help applying for SNAP and Medicaid at 678-553-5917.
Where can my kids get free meals?
Most Atlanta Public Schools serve free breakfast and lunch to every student (see Free school meals in Atlanta Public Schools). In summer, Free summer meals for kids (Happy Helpings) feeds kids 18 and under. WIC helps with food for children under 5. You can also call 211.