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This page will likely be a work in progress for some time. I am uploading it even knowing it is incomplete. I have donated to a few of these programs but have not worked with any of them. I know very little about most of these places and can't vouch for them with any personal experience but most of the resources listed here were passed along to me by people I trust.
WHO IS THIS PAGE FOR?
This page is for ALL of us.
If you need food or know someone who needs help, I hope you will find some resources to help you.
If you are in a position to help by donating and/or volunteering, I hope you will find some useful resources here as well. I will be using it right along with others.
FOOD BANK VS FOOD PANTRY
I was alerted to the fact that these are different things and it is important to know the difference.
A food bank stores the food if there's a surplus and gives it out to food pantries to distribute. People and businesses donate to food banks.
A food pantry is where hungry families go to receive food. But people can donate straight to a pantry as well.
That explanation is oversimplified, but if you want to read a bit more, try this article from FEEDING AMERICA.
QUICK TIP 💰
If you are wanting to donate, one thing I heard from a person with first hand knowledge - it is better to give money than items you bought at the grocery store. They can get more with the money than you can through affiliations with businesses and they can get what they need most. This article explains it well -
Banks and Pantries
(Listed by primary city of operation, but some serve more than one location).
Note: The specific ones I've listed are mostly Southside Atlanta. The exceptions are recommendations of friends who recommended ones in their area. However, at the bottom of the page there are links to help you find food pantries and banks anywhere in the country!!!!
Bonus: A number of the places in this list also offer thrift stores and would appreciate donations. Purchases at the thrift stores typically help supplement the pantries as well.
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FAYETTEVILLE
Fayette Samaritans
Main Page - https://fayettesamaritans.org/
Donation Wish List - https://fayettesamaritans.org/wish-list
Client Services - https://fayettesamaritans.org/clients
126 Hickory Road
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214.
Our office is behind Fayetteville Christian Church at the corner of New Hope Road and Hickory Road.
Office Hours - open from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon - Monday through Friday.
Compassion Food Pantry
847 New Hope Rd.,
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Second Saturday of Each Month started at 2:30pm until food runs out
(Clothes Less Traveled Partners with them)
Generations Together
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
257-GA 314 Fayetteville, GA. 30214
Grace Church Mobile Food Pantry
Works in partnership with the Real Life Center and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Drive-through food pantry - Usually the 3rd Thursday morning of the month.
770-487-0791
164 Flat Creek Trail Fayetteville, GA 30214
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 4 pm
Hope's Table Food Pantry at McDonough Rd Baptist Church
352 McDonough Road (Fayetteville)
Make an appointment
Phone: 770.460.5423
GRIFFIN
Five Loaves 2 Fish
Residents of Spalding, Butts, Pike, Lamar and Upson counties are eligible to receive food.
412 W Slaton Ave
Griffin, GA 30223
678-603-1238 *Call for Appt*
Tues/Thurs 2:00-4:00
Wed 4:00 - 6:00
Sat 10:00 - 12:00
Manna From Above Inc.
Food Pantry is open to the community each Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Seniors Only Tuesday 9-10 a.m.
No appointment needed
110 N. Expressway
Griffin, Georgia
Contact Manna From Above - P.O. Box 767 Experiment, GA 30212, mannafromabove@yahoo.com
HAMPTON
Hampton First Baptist Church
85 McDonough St
Hampton, GA 30228
770-946-4804
1st Wed of Month 10:00-12:00
Hampton United Methodist
10 W. Main St.
Hampton, GA 30228
770-946-4435
Wed 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Fri 9:30 - 10:30 am
Hampton Elementary School
10 Central Ave.
Hampton, GA 30228
2nd Monday each month
3:00 - 5:00 pm
GA Food & Resource Center
470 Steele Dr.
Hampton, GA 30228
Wed 9:00-2:00
*Henry Co. Residents only
*Must bring ID
*Each household can visit once every 30 days
JONESBORO
Community Food Center -Jonesboro
(Atlanta Food Bank)
6805 Tara Blvd (Jonesboro)
Phone: 478- 394-4597
9 am - 1 pm (Sunday)
10 am - 1 pm; 3 pm- 6 pm (Monday)
9 am - 12 pm; 1:30 pm - 4 pm (Tuesday)
9 am - 12 pm (Wednesday)
9 am - 12 pm; 1:30 pm - 4 pm (Thursday)
Closed (Friday and Saturday)
Jonesboro First UMC Food Co Op
142 S Main St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-478-6444
LILBURN
Lilburn Cooperative Ministry Food Bank
(770) 931-8333
5329 Five Forks Trickum Road
Lilburn, GA 30047
Partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank
MCDONOUGH
Southside Haitian Church of God
47 MeDonough St
Hampton, GA 30228
770-707-0522
1st 3rd & 5th Sat each month
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
United Food Force
1463 Hwy 20 W
MeDonough, GA 30253
678-272-2000
Mon-Wed 9:00-3:00
*By Appointment Only*
Shiloh Baptist Church
262 Macon St.
McDonough, GA 30253
Wed 11:00-12:30
Thurs 5:00-6:30
Partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank
Southern Crescent Resource Ministry
112 Park West Dr.
McDonough, GA 30253
770-320-8200
Tues/Wed/Thurs 9:00-3:00
Closed for lunch between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
501c3 non-profit hunger relief organization
NEWNAN
Bridging the Gap (aka BTG Community Outreach Inc)
10 am - 2 pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
10 am - 7 pm (Sunday)
Partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank
One Roof Outreach (aka Coweta Community Food Pantry)
255 Temple Avenue Newnan, GA 30263
770-683-7705
1 pm - 4 pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
New clients should arrive by 3:15pm
Donation Hours - Monday- Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
A O House
(Through First Baptist Church Newnan)
15 W Washington Street
Newnan , GA - 30263
(770) 253-0797
Hours: Monday thru Thursday from 9:00am until 11:00am.
Canned foods are always needed and can be dropped off during AO hours (9-11am) or in the Main and Children’s Welcome Centers at church.
Partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank
Crossroads Church Food Pantry
Location: Thomas Crossroads Campus (Trailers)
2564 GA-154, Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-0291
Appointments:Clients may call 770-254-0291 for an appointment to shop.
Donations: Drop off at the Thomas Crossroads Campus.
All clients are served by appointment only. During their scheduled time, clients select food and toiletry items in a “shopping” atmosphere.
Food Pantry Hours: Mondays 3:00PM - 6:30PM
You can even donate to them through their Amazon Wish List! I am not a fan of Amazon, but if this is your best way to contribute, then do it!!!
The Salvation Army Newnan Service Center
670 Jefferson St, Newnan, GA 30263
(770)-251-8181
food distribution and some financial help
Food Pantry - Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30AM - 12:00PM.
Bring photo ID. 770-251-8181
Store Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED
Free 24 hour Little Pantries (Recommended on the Coweta Salvation Army Site)
- Newnan City Police Department parking lot 1 Joseph Hannah Blvd, Newnan, GA 30263
- Crossroads Church 2564 Highway 154 in Newnan (Thomas Crossroads area)
- Resurrection Lutheran Church 1250 Lora Smith Rd, Newnan, GA 30265
- Coweta County Sherriff’s Department Jail Parking Lot at 560 Greison Trail Newnan 770- 253-1502
- Love Joy United Methodist Church 60 East Washington Street Newnan
PALMETTO
Palmetto Community Food Pantry
548 Main Street
Palmetto, GA - 30268
Phone: (770) 315-0857
Residents of Palmetto only. Mondays 4:30-6PM
PEACHTREE CITY
Midwest Food Bank
220 Parkade Ct, Peachtree City, GA 30269-3074
8 am-2 pm (Monday - Friday)
Phone: 770-486-1103
"Midwest Food Bank currently distributes nearly $34 million worth of food to over 2,200 non-profits each month."
City Bridges
320 Dividend Drive (Peachtree City)
10 am- 12 pm (Wednesdays)
10 am- 2 pm (2d and 4th Saturdays)
Phone: 770- 964-2138
100% volunteer-based organization, provides food to approximately 1500 people each month.
Partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank
RIVERDALE
Hearts to Nourish Hope
640 GA-138, Riverdale, GA 30274
What began as a student lead community project, the Hearts to Nourish Hope Riverdale Food Bank & Pantry has grown to serve over 1,500 families per month and provide a space for our students to learn real-world skills and engage with their community.
Food Bank Hours: Tuesday 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Food Pantry is located on the right of the HTNH building.
TUCKER
Their pantry is a grocery-store style experience where visitors select their own food. It is intended to provide 1-2 days worth of food.
TYRONE
Real Life Center Mobile Food Pantry
A Mission of Dogwood Church
975 Highway 74 North, Building E
Tyrone, Georgia 30290
Phone: (770)631-9334
Client Hours of Operation - 8 AM-4:30 pm (Monday - Wednesday), 8 am-7:30 pm (Thursday)
Food Donation Hours - Monday-Thursday, 9 am - noon
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
211 Kirkley Rd (Tyrone)
Call to make an appointment between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm on Saturdays
Phone: 470-781-4352
WOODSTOCK
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If you didn't see a food pantry or bank close to you,
I recommend looking at one of the following sites:
Atlanta Community Food Bank - look for their Food Pantry map towards the bottom of the page.
Atlanta Area Food Bank is a MAJOR Food Bank serving lots of pantries in our area!
404-892-3333
3400 North Desert Drive,
Atlanta, GA 30344
They work with more than 700 community-based nonprofit food distribution partners in metro-Atlanta and north Georgia, including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers & more.
In their fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025, the Atlanta Community Food Bank distributed nearly 112 million meals to people in need.
Note: There is a space on their page allowing you to find a pantry near you that they serve.
MORE GENERAL FOOD FINDER SITES -
https://www.foodpantries.org. Select the state in their list at the bottom of their site, then choose a city.
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MISC
The Ruwa Romman campaign for governor is doing a state-wide food drive for Nov 8 where the pitch is bring a donation, get a sign. I'm looking for more info on this.
Southside GA Food Pantry and Resources - This is a Facebook group for sharing food insecurity resources. I have just requested to join, so can't say much, however from what I can see so far, they look like a good resource.
Good Morning America - On Oct 30 they aired a nice segment on food insecurities and have a number of resources listed on their accompanying post.
If you're staring at tough choices, go to findhelp.org. Type in your zip code-get connected to local food banks, free groceries, and emergency aid. It works in every city. No strings. Just help. I have not read much about this one yet but saw it recommended. It has a 100% trust score on Scamminder.