free community services
Service Description:
Food Pantry & Clothing Closet:
Avondale Estates First Baptist Church operates a weekly food pantry and clothing closet.
- Operating Times: Tuesday & Thursday (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
- Contact: Â Please contact Avondale Estates First Baptist Church for more information.
Service Description:
Food Pantry & Clothing Closet:Â
The Berean Outreach Ministries Center (BOMC) is a day center, serving the basic needs of the Atlanta community. Open to all in Atlanta who are in need of food or clothing.
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Drive Through/Walk-up Mobile Pantry:
Wednesday (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Service Description:
Buckhead THRIFTique:
Buckhead THRIFTique is a boutique-style thrift store that offers free clothing to people in need, as well as affordable clothing and household items for sale. Profits are used to support BCM programs.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Saturday (10:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
Contact: (404) 365-8811
Address: 800 Miami Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Offices and Thrift Stores are closed until further notice.
Appointments for eligible callers needing assistance with (Rent, Mortgage and Utilities) are available: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays (10 AM - until all appointments are filled). Thursdays (1 PM - until all appointments are filled).
- Fulton County Residents call (404) 496-8221 or (678) 322-8095
- Other Counties call (770) 676-1925
Service Description:
Foundation 3 Program:
Through the Foundation 3 Program, Buckhead Christian Ministry (BCM) helps working, homeless families build a solid financial future by focusing on three key areas: safe housing, stable employment and education.
Schedule:Â
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 AM)
*BCM office closed Wednesday
Service Description:
New Worker Support:
BCM helps newly hired workers by purchasing uniforms and equipment and offer assistance with transportation costs. Those seeking work use BCM computers to prepare resumes and search for employment opportunities.
Schedule:Â
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 AM)
*BCM office closed Wednesday
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Offices and Thrift Stores are closed until further notice.
Appointments for eligible callers needing assistance with (Rent, Mortgage and Utilities) are available: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays (10 AM - until all appointments are filled). Thursdays (1 PM - until all appointments are filled).
- Fulton County Residents call (404) 496-8221 or (678) 322-8095
- Other Counties call (770) 676-1925
Service Description:
Financial Assistance:Â
BCM’s financial assistance program is dedicated to forestalling evictions and utility shut-offs by providing financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing a crisis such as an illness, death in the family, or job loss. BCM will pay a portion of a rent, mortgage, or utility bill to keep people housed.
* For financial assistance, you must call the Helpline to make an appointment.
Schedule:
Monday (10:00 AM - until appointments are filled)
Tuesday (10:00 AM - until appointments are filled)
Thursday (1:00 PM - until appointments are filled)
Friday (10:00 AM - until appointments are filled)
*Helpline closed Wednesday
Contact: (404) 239-0038, and press 2 at the prompt
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Offices and Thrift Stores are closed until further notice.
Appointments for eligible callers needing assistance with (Rent, Mortgage and Utilities) are available: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays (10 AM - until all appointments are filled). Thursdays (1 PM - until all appointments are filled).
- Fulton County Residents call (404) 496-8221 or (678) 322-8095
- Other Counties call (770) 676-1925
Service Description:
GED Classes:
Church of God of Prophecy offers GED classes.
Contact: Please contact Church of God of Prophecy at 404-286-6126 for more information on these services.
Service Description:
Food Pantry:
Church of God of Prophecy operates a weekly food pantry.
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Must call to check availability of food and clothing.
Service Description:
Clothing Closet:
Church of God of Prophecy operates a clothing closet.
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Must call to check availability of food and clothing.
Service Description:
Food Pantry:
The Clarkston First Baptist Church operates a weekly food pantry.
Schedule: Wednesdays (1:00 PM– 5:00 PM), Fourth Saturdays (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Contact: Â (404) 292-5686, x.221
Address: Â 3999 Church Street, Clarkston, GA 30021
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
No change in schedule - must show ID.
Service Description:
Food Pantry:
The Clarkston First Baptist Church operates a weekly food pantry.
- Operating Times: Wednesdays (1:00 PM– 5:00 PM)
- Fourth Saturdays (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Location: Â 3999 Church Street, Clarkston, GA 30021
- Contact: Â (404) 292-5686, x.221
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Service Description:
Food Pantry:
Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross operates a weekly food pantry.
- Operating Times:Â Last Saturday of each month (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
- Contact:Â Â Please contact Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross for more information.
Service Description:
Food Pantry:
The Mercy Seed Resource Center serves over 600 adults and children every month through our weekly food pantry services.
Schedule: Wednesdays & Saturdays (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Address: 4037 Darling Court, Lilburn, GA 30047
Contact: [email protected] |(770) 925-8600 Ext. 103
Service Description:
Benevolence:
New Mercies Benevolence Service offers rental and utility assistance for approved applicants.
Contact: (770) 925-8600
Service Description:
Employment Opportunity Postings:
Regular job postings for various jobs in the metro Atlanta area.
Visit https://newmerciescc.org/employment-opportunities/ for more information.
Service Description:
Clothing Closet:
Northlake Church of Christ operates a weekly clothing closet.
- Operating Times:Â 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wednesday (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
- Contact:Â Â Please contact Northlake Church of Christ for more information.
Service Description:
Grief Share:
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
Contact: Please visit www.griefshare.org for more information and to find a group near you.
Service Description:
Food Pantry:
Northwest Christian Church operates a weekly food pantry.
Schedule:Â
Tuesdays & Thursdays (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Service Description:
GriefShare is a support group to provide help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. The group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives.
Schedule:Â
Tuesdays (6:30 PM)
Address:
3737 Dallas-Acworth Hwy NW, Acworth, GA 30101, Rm 139
Service Description:
Support Groups:
Peace Baptist Church offers support groups in the following areas: Caregivers, Recovery, Divorce, Grief, Professional Counseling, Prayer, Prison.
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday (9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Contact: Visit http://www.peacebaptistchurch.org/ for more information.
Volunteer Opportunity:Â
Peace Baptist Church is in need of volunteers for our food pantry program, Feed the Need.
Schedule: Monthly
Contact: Contact Sally V. Taylor-Terry at [email protected] for more information.
Service Description:
Food Pantry:
Ray of Hope Christian Church operates a weekly food pantry.
Schedule: Saturdays (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Closed until further notice.
Service Description:
Computer Lab:
The Saint Philip AME Church has a daily computer lab open to the public.
- Operating Times: Monday - Friday (9:00 AM– 6:00 PM)
- Operating Times: Monday & Friday (10:00 AM– 1:00 PM)
- Operating Times: Monday & Friday (10:00 AM– 1:00 PM)
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Closed until further notice.
Service Description:
Food Pantry:
The Saint Philip AME Church operates a weekly food pantry.
- Operating Times: Monday & Friday (10:00 AM– 1:00 PM)
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Closed until further notice.
Service Description:
Clothing Closet:
The Saint Philip AME Church operates a weekly clothing closet.
- Operating Times: Monday & Friday (10:00 AM– 1:00 PM)
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Closed until further notice.
Service Description:
Clothing Closet
Truth Tabernacle of Praise operates a weekly clothing closet.
Schedule: Wednesdays (5:30 PM)
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
The clothing closet is temporarily closed. Agape Meal is temporarily suspended. Food Distribution is done spontaneously as a drive-through only.
Sign up for food distribution text notifications at (706) 229- 7206 and enter text message: @CCATLFOOD
Please visit ccatl.org for more information.
Service Description:
Food Distribution:
Truth Tabernacle of Praise provides boxes of food to feed a family of four weekly.
Schedule: Wednesdays (after 6:30 PM worship service)
For additional times, sign up for food distribution text reminders at (706) 229- 7206 and enter text message: @CCATLFOOD
Please visit ccatl.org for more information.
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
The clothing closet is temporarily closed. Agape Meal is temporarily suspended. Food Distribution is done spontaneously as a drive-through only.
Sign up for food distribution text notifications at (706) 229- 7206 and enter text message: @CCATLFOOD
Please visit ccatl.org for more information.
Service Description:
Home Repair and Cleaning Services:
If you’re widowed, a single mom or elderly and on a fixed income, Victory World Church would love to help you with home repairs or cleaning services. For repairs, homeowners provide the building materials and Home Repair Ministry provides the tools and labor. For cleaning services, Homes Services will provide the cleaning supplies necessary to get the job done.
Please note: We are only able to minister to families who live in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
If you are in need of a home repair or cleaning, click here for more information.
Service Description:
Transitional shelter for men.
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Starts at 7 AM to get (Accessed)
Service Description:
Pregnancy and Relationship Resource Center:
A beacon of Hope is a Christ-centered resource for unplanned pregnancy and sexual health decisions. Their mission is to empower women and families through pregnancy diagnosis, decision support, and sexual health services by providing compassionate medical, emotional, and long-term care that specializes in hope, healing and recovery.
Operating Times:Â
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
COVID-19 Operating Schedule:
Physical Location is Closed - Will Reopen 4/27/2020
Note: Will do Telephone Consultations - 404-377-6640 OR Text Consultations - 678-764-0857
Service Description:
This agency provides a transitional home for former foster children.
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