We found 54 food pantries listed for Fulton County, Georgia. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Fulton County, Georgia.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Fulton, Georgia. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Atlanta (Kroc Center), GA
Phone: (404) 638-7195
Address: 967 Dewey St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Disaster Services
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Homemaker Services
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (404) 638-7195 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Phone: (404) 523-6214
Address: 746 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (404) 523-6214 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
The Salvation Army - William Booth Towers, Atlanta, GA
Phone: (404) 875-7495
Address: 1125 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Senior Citizens Residences
Appointments :
Call (404) 875-7495 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
The Salvation Army - Atlanta (Red Shield Services), GA
Phone: (404) 486-2700
Address: 469 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Worship Services - Church
Appointments :
Call (404) 486-2700 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 13 Church Food Pantry locations in Fulton, Georgia. You can also check your eligibility.
World Harvest Church
Phone: (770) 643-9223
Address: 320 Hardscrabble Rd, Roswell, GA 30075. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Pantry program assists families in need by providing food as needed. There is no cost for the food. Church membership is also not required to utilize this resource, which takes place once monthly. For more information call 770-643-9223.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (770) 643-9223 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
New Life Presbyterian Church
Phone: (770) 996-7159
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
New Life Presbyterian Church has stood as a progressive, vibrant Christian community grounded in God, alive to the Spirit, and engaged in the journey of faith.
We are a welcoming congregation of the Presbyterian Church USA, welcoming all who seek to join us on the path of faith.
The Inez Wagner Food Pantry- is an all-volunteer run outreach program of Presbyterian Women of New Life. This service is provided by the generosity of new Life Church members and friends in the greater Atlanta community.
Our food pantry provides food to meet basic nutritional needs for individuals and families in need.
Our clients are children, adults or senior citizens with limited or no income, who simply have fallen on hard times or recently unemployed and simply need assistance to make ends meet.
The pantry is open for grocery bag distribution two days a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11am to 12pm.
Our volunteers work to ensure that bags of food are readily available for people to come and pick up.
In addition to distributing bags of food, they provide information to recipients about spiritual enrichment opportunities within New Life church.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (770) 996-7159 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clayton
- Fulton
World Harvest Church
Phone: (770) 643-9223
Address: 320 Hardscrabble Rd, Roswell, GA 30075. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food pantry program provides food at no cost to the needy families once monthly. For more information, call 770.643.9223.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (770) 643-9223 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
First Presbyterian Church
Phone: (404) 892-8461
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
First Presbyterian Church is a community of humble followers of Jesus Christ who choose, by God’s grace, to live by love, seek continual transformation, and equip all to be servant leaders in Atlanta and throughout the world.
Our Venable Food Pantry provides food to meet basic nutritional needs for individuals and families in need and is available throughout Atlanta, GA (Fulton county/area).
Our clients are children, adults or senior citizens with limited or no income, who simply have fallen on hard times or recently unemployed.
The Venable Food Pantry is located on the second floor of the Smith Building at First Presbyterian.
The pantry is stocked with food secured from the Atlanta Community Food Bank and donated by church and community members and local vendors.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 892-8461 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Butler Street CME Church
Phone: (404) 659-8745
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Our Food and Clothing Pantry provides free food and clothing to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry for food assistance. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount given depends on household size.
Document Required:
• Photo ID
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Appointments :
Call (404) 659-8745 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta - Venable Food Pantry
Phone: (404) 892-8461
Address: 1328 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30309. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Venable Food Pantry distributes food to the working poor who need emergency assistance in making ends meet because of illness, temporary job loss, or reduced work time. In one year, approximately 131,000 pounds of food is dispensed through the pantry. That's nearly 62 tons of food, and the pantry meets or exceeds that total each year. The need for food is always great, but the November and December holidays present the most critical demands. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 892-8461 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (404) 753-8185
Address: 166 Edward St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30314. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry provides non-perishable items to United Way referred persons in need of grocery assistance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 753-8185 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Trinity United Methodist Church - Trinity Table
Phone: (404) 659-6236
Address: 265 Washington St, Sw Atlanta, GA 30303. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Trinity Table provides food for the hungry in a hospitable setting that affirms the dignity and worth of those in need. Trinity Table is a Sunday Soup Kitchen that has been serving the hungry of Atlanta since 1982. We serve everyone who comes to the Table a hot meal and give each guest a to go bag of food as well. This ministry is successful because of the work of our dedicated volunteers.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 659-6236 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sw Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
West End SDA Church - Community Service
Phone: (404) 755-5927
Address: 845 Lawton St Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Feeding the homeless - 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sabbath sack lunches and the gospel is shared with Atlanta’s homeless. Food Pantry - Open every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 755-5927 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church - Berean Outreach Ministries Center
Phone: (404) 799-7288
Address: 351 Hamilton E Holmes Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Berean Outreach Ministries Center (BOMC) is a multi-purpose facility operated by the Atlanta Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Our mission is to serve the community following the method of Jesus through ministries of compassion in His name. (Luke 4:16-21)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 799-7288 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Central United Methodist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (404) 524-4263
Address: 501 Mitchell St, Nw Atlanta, GA 30314. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 524-4263 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nw Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - 365 Food Pantry
Phone: (404) 375-2811
Address: 365 Peyton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our mission is to multiply our resources within the St. Paul’s Parish community to increase and access food for hungry individuals. The food pantry is dedicated to meeting the needs of impoverished households with children, seniors and grandparents raising young children. The Food Pantry currently serves approximately 140 families each week. Families sign-in to receive an average of 12 to 19 pounds of food. In addition to food, the pantry has also been able to supply free clothing. In 2012, the pantry provided food to approximately 6000 families. The majority of our food is bought from the Atlanta Community Food Bank. However, the parish community has provided food donations during our various drives. Every Thanksgiving the Pantry provides approximately 225 Thanksgiving baskets filled with an entire holiday meal to members of the community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 375-2811 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (404) 377-0561
Address: 1879-1903 Glenwood Ave, Se Atlanta, GA 30316. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry provides monthly emergency assistance for food to persons or families experiencing financial difficulties or homelessness. We believe that food is a basic and fundamental right for every woman, man and child of God. The pantry is staffed by volunteers serving those who are hungry or in need of food throughout the metro-Atlanta area and surrounding counties. We offer canned, non-perishable goods and when available meats and dairy from the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Seniors: 1st – 3rd Wednesdays: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Community: 1st -3rd Thursdays: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Food Pantry is closed the last week of each month for Administration and the month of July for sabbatical.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 377-0561 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Se Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Fulton, Georgia. You can also check your eligibility.
Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Phone: (404) 521-1866
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
- Fri: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
- Sat: 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
- Sun: Closed
Parish Outreach-St. Francis Table provides free meals to the hungry people in need on Saturdays. The only requirement for the people to be fed, is that they are hungry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
Call (404) 521-1866 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Phone: (404) 521-1866
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Fri: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Parish Outreach - Food Pantry provides groceries and emergency food to the people in need.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 521-1866 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Mobile Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Mobile Food Pantry locations in Fulton, Georgia. You can also check your eligibility.
Streetwise Georgia
Phone: (678) 985-9915
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
StreetWise is a nonprofit organization committed to helping people who are living below the poverty level get the professional help and care they need to rebuild their lives and function independently. Rebuilding lives does not just come through handouts; it comes through commitment and involves a process. StreetWise Georgia is committed to meeting immediate needs with tangible assistance.
The Streetwise Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. ' We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs help. StreetWise aids clients with food, clothing and basic household items by appointment at our facility. 10 AM-2 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, as well as on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month from 6 PM-8 PM. The Mobile Food Pantry meets on the second Saturday of each month(pleae check website for time and location). Preregistered guests never have to get out of their cars.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (678) 985-9915 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Lawrenceville
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 34 Food Pantry locations in Fulton, Georgia. You can also check your eligibility.
Community Assistance Center
Phone: (678) 691-4466
Address: 8607 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
- Tues: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
- Wed: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
- Thurs: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
- Fri: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
- Sat: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Sun: Closed
Community Assistance Center provides food to individuals and families in need who live in Sandy Springs or Dunwoody. Food is given on a per family basis. CAC gives non-perishable groceries, produce and fresh food when available, and holiday baskets. CAC offers a Client Choice Market, allowing clients to “shop” for their own groceries with vouchers.
Required Documents:
• Social Security card or picture ID
• Copy of current apartment lease or mortgage (Adults not named on the lease must provide proof of address)
• Documentation for all Residents Living at a Given Address (Social Security cards or picture IDs or for children, proof of school enrollment or birth certificate)
• Proof of Income (May be provided by a pay stub, IRS tax documentation, or AFDC/Food stamp letter)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (678) 691-4466 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Meals By Grace Inc
Phone: (404) 426-4055ext
Address: 549 Lake Center Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30040. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Meals By Grace Inc delivers hot nutritious meals and additional food items to our families in need with limited or unreliable transportation. We also provide a full service pantry on Tuesdays and Thursday for our community members in need that have some form of transportation. While our hot meals program is focused exclusively on children recommended to us by the Forsyth County School Social Workers, the pantry is open to anyone with a self-declared need. For General Information email information@mealsbygrace.org Phone: 404.426.4055. For Volunteer Questions email volunteer@mealsbygrace.org.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food delivery
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 426-4055ext to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
- Forsyth
Open Hand
Address: 181 Armour Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Open Hand Pantry provides a weekly supply of nonperishable groceries to low-income, medically-eligible clients who have the ability to prepare their own meals, but who do not have the strength or income to purchase their own groceries.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Atlanta Free Store
Phone: (678) 834-9136
Address: Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Free Store is a gift of love intended to help community members with various items they may need but can't afford. These items include food, clothing, household items and toiletries. This program is for EVERYONE, no proof of income or family size requirements. If you need it, come get it. Sometimes even people who work 40 hours a week need a little help. You are welcome at the FREE Store, no judgment and no questions asked.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- home goods
- personal care items
Appointments :
Call (678) 834-9136 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Hosea Feed The Hungry
Phone: (404) 755-3353
Address: 1035 Donnelly Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Day Center provides groceries, baby products, clothing, toiletries and case management for up to seventy five families and individuals every week throughout the year. We see between fifteen and twenty five families and individuals each day for three days a week. Our case managers assess each family's need understanding the dynamics that make each case unique and then determine which resources would best meet their need. This program accepts walk-in volunteers that have completed their in-house volunteer orientation.
For more information, call 404-755-3353.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- baby supplies
- clothing
- personal care items
- navigating the system
- one-on-one support
Appointments :
Call (404) 755-3353 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
- Dekalb
Act Together Ministries
Phone: (770) 889-8302
Address: 410 Rucker Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
- Sun: Closed
The Food Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday of each month, except during July, November and December. Please register to reserve your spot.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (770) 889-8302 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cherokee
- Cobb
- Forsyth
- Fulton
- Gwinnett
Intown Collaborative Ministries
Address: 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Intown Collaborative Ministries helps prevent and reverse homelessness and hunger in Intown Atlanta by building a healthy community through caring relationships and transformed lives. We were born out of the work of ICA (Intown Community Assistance), which served the neighborhood for over three decades. Intown continues to prevent homelessness for low-income neighbors and provide long-term case management and accompaniment for people who are homeless.
Intown Food Pantry serves men, women, and children each Saturday of the year. Supporters of the pantry donate half of the food that is served. Intown Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. Intown Collaborative Ministries currently partners in our vital work with local Jewish and Christian sponsoring congregations in the area.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Lift Community Development
Phone: (404) 762-5600
Address: 5134 Old National Hwy, SUITE C, Atlanta, GA 30349. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EST
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EST
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EST
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Lift Community Development provides resources to those in need through their various program and services that are available to meet their needs like Shelter, Food, Clothing, Counseling, Job referrals, Mental and Physical Health Assessments, Debt relief and Transportation Assistance. LIFT strives to Lift people out of poverty and put them on the road to success. For more information call 404-762-5600 or email liftcdc@yahoo.com.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- temporary shelter
- transportation
- counseling
- mental health care
- financial aid & loans
Appointments :
Call (404) 762-5600 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clayton
- Fulton
Lighthouse Food Pantry
Phone: (678) 363-7470
Address: 294 W I Pkwy, Dallas, GA 30132. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Fri: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Our Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs food.
There are no limits on food so you may visit all three days we serve but we can only help one family per address.
Documents Required:
• Proof of address
• Picture ID for all 18 and older in residence
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (678) 363-7470 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Barrow
- Bartow
- Butts
- Carroll
- Cherokee
- Clayton
- Cobb
- Coweta
- Dawson
- Dekalb
- Douglas
- Fayette
- Forsyth
- Fulton
- Gwinnett
- Haralson
- Heard
- Henry
- Jasper
- Lamar
- Meriwether
- Morgan
- Newton
- Paulding
- Pickens
- Pike
- Rockdale
- Spalding
- Walton
Action Ministries
Phone: (404) 881-6744
Address: 458 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Christmas program provides low-income families with toys, food and other necessities during Christmas.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- toys & gifts
Appointments :
Call (404) 881-6744 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Drake House Inc
Phone: (770) 587-4712
Address: 10500 Clara Dr, STE A-5, Roswell, GA 30075. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Pantry is stocked with canned goods, dry items such as pasta, cereal and rice, paper and cleaning products, toiletries, diapers and baby items, condiments and juices. Through gift card donations, fresh foods such as milk, cheese and eggs are purchased each week to supplement the canned and dry items.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- baby supplies
- diapers & formula
- personal care items
Appointments :
Call (770) 587-4712 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Willie Dean Ministries, Inc. (WDM)
Phone: (404) 761-7655
Address: 2601 Roosevelt Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30337. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Pantry program distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.
For more information, please contact us at 404-761-7655.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 761-7655 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clayton
- Fulton
Fountain of Hope
Phone: (678) 456-4673
Address: 829 Hollywood Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thurs: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Fri: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
We respect the inherent worth and dignity of every person and treat all with justice, equity and compassion. We honor the lives, concerns and stories of people in need and expect our partners to do the same. We accept one another and encourage diversity of thoughts and ideas. Because of this we are proud to supply Boxes of Hope.
A “Box Of Hope” is an assortment of Nutritious Foods donated by local companies from all over Georgia. The box is valued at $35 and includes Whole Grains & Breads, Fresh & Canned Fruits/Vegetables, Assorted Proteins, Beverages and Snacks.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (678) 456-4673 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Barrow
- Bartow
- Butts
- Carroll
- Cherokee
- Clayton
- Cobb
- Coweta
- Dawson
- Dekalb
- Douglas
- Fayette
- Forsyth
- Fulton
- Gwinnett
- Haralson
- Heard
- Henry
- Jasper
- Lamar
- Meriwether
- Morgan
- Newton
- Paulding
- Pickens
- Pike
- Rockdale
- Spalding
- Walton
Calvin Court A
Phone: (404) 261-1223
Address: 479 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Calvin Court offers affordable housing to seniors. Our highly trained, fun and caring staff is dedicated to meeting our residents' needs social, physical, recreational and spiritual. We also offer dinner at a small fee Monday through Friday in the dining room.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- residential housing
- independent living
- assistive technology
- health education
- exercise & fitness
- personal hygiene
- recreation
- spiritual support
- support groups
Appointments :
Call (404) 261-1223 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Atlanta Inner-City Ministry
Phone: (404) 622-7931ext100
Address: 1966 Lakewood Ter SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
AIM provides food and clothing for those in need in the community. Food is distributed on Thursdays from 11-2. The clothing bus is sorted on Fridays and distributed on Saturday from 11-1.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Appointments :
Call (404) 622-7931ext100 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Georgia Avenue Community Ministry
Phone: (404) 688-0871
Address: 645 Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Georgia Avenue Community Ministry program provide food for those in need in a way that affirms dignity and builds community. The Georgia Avenue Community Ministry has a rich history of reaching out to and responding to people in need in such a way as to create cooperation, build community and honor the gifts, abilities and talents that people bring with them into GACM. For more information about this program please call 404-688-0871 or even email at chadhale@gacm.org.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 688-0871 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta
Phone: (770) 677-9300
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta's Kosher Food Pantry offers kosher foods to all clients seeking assistance. Though we serve both Jewish and non-Jewish clients, we realize that purchasing kosher foods can pose an additional financial burden, so we serve as a source of kosher foods so clients do not have to compromise their religious traditions due to financial limitations. We also provide grocery store gift cards to clients in need.
Services provided to our community include:
- Food to meet basic nutritional needs
- Grocery store gift cards
Services provided :
- help pay for food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (770) 677-9300 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Jars Of Clay Outreach
Phone: (404) 586-9793
Address: 937 Sims St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Grocery store has supplies readily available for residents in the community and those who are homeless. We are able to provide food and hygiene needs, cleaning supplies, diapers, and medicine. Please provide identification and proof of food stamps upon arrival and we will set you up with a social worker for strategies on meeting your needs.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- diapers & formula
- personal care items
- medical supplies
Appointments :
Call (404) 586-9793 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Pathway Home Foundation Inc
Address: Address not listed
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Pathway Home Foundation's food pantry program is dedicated reaching the disenfranchised of our society, to provide life skills to the needy and to prevent hunger. Currently we provide emergency food and assistance to over 900 families, over 500 children and we feed seniors and the underemployed.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
- daily life skills
Help Residents of Cities:
- Fayetteville
- Atlanta
Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center (SWEEAC)
Phone: (404) 756-1699
Address: 1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center's food pantry serves everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry.
Services provided to our community include:
- Food to meet basic nutritional needs
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 756-1699 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
The Drake House - Food Pantry
Phone: (770) 587-4712
Address: 10500 Clara Dr, Roswell, GA 30075. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Drake House food pantry is stocked with canned goods, dry items such as pasta, cereal, and rice, paper and cleaning products, toiletries, diapers and baby items, condiments, and juices. Through gift card donations, fresh foods such as milk, cheese, and eggs are purchased each week to supplement the canned and dry items. Mothers complete a grocery need list each Monday evening during their workshop, volunteers fill the orders, and families return to their apartments with provisions for the week. The pantry is stocked through donations from individuals, businesses, faith-based organizations, and civic groups.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (770) 587-4712 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Roswell
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Caring For Others, Inc.
Phone: (404) 761-0133
Address: 3537 Browns Mill Rd Ste 2, Atlanta, GA 30354. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Caring For Others, Inc. (CFO) is a human services organization established in November 2001 to facilitate personal dignity and provide basic necessities to economically-disadvantaged individuals, senior citizens, the disabled, the unemployed, and families with children. Our Food Pantry is continuously stocked with canned goods and staples from community food donors, civic groups, companies and individuals. Our goal is to help alleviate hunger by providing the necessary food to people who come to our door in need of assistance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 761-0133 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
St. Francis' Table
Phone: (404) 521-1866
Address: 48 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
St. Francis' Table is a soup kitchen. Through it we provide food, drink, and sometimes clothing to the homeless, the poor and the hungry. The numbers of those served is in the tens of thousands, but we serve them all one friend at a time. All are welcome at St. Francis' Table.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 521-1866 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Midtown Assistance Center
Phone: (404) 681-5777
Address: 30 Porter Pl, Atlanta, GA 30308. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Since 1986, the Midtown Assistance Center, with the support of donors and volunteers, has helped in over 150,500 emergency situations by providing men, women, and their children with rent and utility assistance, groceries, work clothes, transportation to employment and interviews, counseling and referrals to other services.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 681-5777 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
St. John the Wonderworker - Loaves & Fishes
Phone: (404) 577-6330
Address: 543 Cherokee Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30312. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Daily feeding the poor Monday through Friday at 10-10:30AM and 2-2:30PM. All the Orthodox Churches of the city of Atlanta, with the blessing of the local Greek Orthodox Bishop, Metropolitan Alexios, support the feeding of the poor and homeless of Atlanta through the food program here at St. Johns Orthodox Church. The Orthodox Churches supply our program with canned goods, left over catering items, money, and volunteers. We feed the poor throughout the Week from 10-10:30 AM and 2-2:30 PM giving out occasional hot meals, sacks of food, sweets, snacks and sandwiches.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 577-6330 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Crossroads Community Ministries
Phone: (404) 873-7650
Address: 420 Courtland St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30308. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Crossroads began over 40 years ago when a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church handed a homeless man a sandwich. Today, we are a refuge for people who are homeless in Atlanta, offering compassion with constructive programs designed to give the people who come to us for help the tools they need to get off the streets. Crossroads’ well-trained staff and committed volunteers provide a variety of services to help people who are homeless find shelter and stability.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 873-7650 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Malachi's Storehouse
Phone: (678) 687-5357
Address: 4755 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We are primarily a food pantry that distributes groceries to families who need emergency help. We expanded our mission and our hearts to further support children in the last few years to include: a reading group while parents shop for groceries; a back-to school event to provide backpacks and school supplies; an exciting Toy Party at Christmas where parents choose toys for their kids. We have increased the number of families served and food distributed substantially over the last five years. The pantry is open on Wednesdays from 1:30-4:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (678) 687-5357 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
North Fulton Community Charities
Phone: (770) 640-0399
Address: 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell, GA 30076. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
NFCC is a leader in North Fulton offering assistance to over 5,000 families annually. Food was distributed over 20,000 times, over 2,000 families utilized clothing vouchers, and $1.3 million dollars was expended for direct aid to our clients in need of financial assistance. Our Education Center offers an array of classes and opportunities to help residents move toward financial stability and self sufficiency. Although the demand for these services has increased significantly since its founding, NFCC continues to help hands-on, one family at a time. Food Pantry: NFCC distributes non-perishable and donated food along with recovered bread, bakery, produce and other fresh or frozen items. Staple goods including toiletries, paper goods and cleaning products may also be available.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (770) 640-0399 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Roswell
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Action Ministries - Women's Community Kitchen
Phone: (404) 881-6744
Address: 458 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
A nutritious weekday meal at the Women’s Community Kitchen, where we serve more than 20,000 meals a year, provides hunger relief and fellowship to homeless women and children in a safe, nurturing environment.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 881-6744 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
The Open Door Community
Phone: (404) 874-9652
Address: 910 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We serve breakfasts and soup-kitchen lunches, provide showers and changes of clothes, staff a free medical clinic, conduct worship services and meetings for the clarification of thought, and provide a prison ministry, including monthly trips for families to visit loved ones at the Hardwick Prisons in central Georgia.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 874-9652 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Atlanta Inner-city Ministry - FOOD & CLOTHING OUTREACH
Phone: (404) 622-7931
Address: 1966 Lakewood Ter Se, Atlanta, GA 30315. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
AIM provides food and clothing for those in need in the community. Food is distributed on Thursdays from 11-2. The clothing bus is sorted on Fridays and distributed on Saturday from 11-1.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 622-7931 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
SouthWest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center
Phone: (404) 756-1699
Address: 1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
SWEEAC provides emergency assistance to Southwest Atlanta citizens facing crisis. We encourage families to seek ways to strengthen themselves physically, mentally and spiritually. Our goal is to empower our clients with the tools to once again be self sufficient, productive and contributing members of society. We are very proud of the number of persons we have been able to help. Our Food Pantry is one of our greatest demands at the Center. Food donated from food drives and The Atlanta Community Food Bank help to serve over 1000 families in a given year. That represents over 12,000 people who are referred and served.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 756-1699 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Intown Collaborative Ministries Food Pantry
Phone: (423) 645-4135
Address: 1200 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Intown Collaborative Ministries Food Pantry a ministry cooperative of congregations in zip codes 30306 and 30307 intended to help alleviate hunger by providing nutritious food and social service information to those who need them. We also strive to give people opportunities for personal and spiritual growth through meaningful service. The food pantry is located at Druid Hills United Methodist Church, 1200 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Food donations may be dropped off at the church office, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The pantry is open every Saturday to guests from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Guests are referred to the pantry by appointment by the member congregations. Elderly and handicapped guests who are not able to come to the pantry can have food delivered. Walk-in guests will be served after our guests with appointment, if additional food is available.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (423) 645-4135 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
Urban Recipe (formerly GACM)
Phone: (404) 688-0871
Address: 645 Grant St Se, Atlanta, GA 30312. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Mission: To provide food for those in need in a way that creates food security, affirms dignity and builds community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (404) 688-0871 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Atlanta
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fulton
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Fulton, Georgia distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Fulton, Georgia to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Fulton, Georgia have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Fulton, Georgia may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Fulton, Georgia appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Fulton, Georgia, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Fulton, Georgia may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Fulton, Georgia whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Fulton, Georgia.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.