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"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in."
Matthew 25:35
Our Mission
Give what we have and do all we are able to do
Our Vision
Go wherever the influence of Suthers may be felt
Important Notices & Information
Food Pantry is OPEN This Weekend
The Suthers Center Food Pantry will be open until further notice.
For suggestions on other food pantries, click here.
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Continue to check here for updates.
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Back-to-school events and giveaways
There are many back-to-school events and giveaways for those in need being sponsored throughout the metro Atlanta area. From events to free backpacks and school supplies, click here to find a location near you.
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FREE Drive Through Pet Food Bank
Free dog and cat food for DeKalb County pet owners
When: Every fourth Friday
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: DeKalb County Animal Services
3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
When you arrive: Stay in your vehicle and follow the check-in line route by team members wearing blue volunteer or LifeLine staff t-shirts.
This is a first come, first served event while supplies last. No appointment is needed.
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This program has been brought to you in partnership with:
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Other Atlanta Pet Food Banks
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5 local farmers markets take SNAP
Pet Food Banks are available in the Atlanta area. For a list, click here.
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To find the farmers market closest to you, click here.
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To learn how to use SNAP/EBT dollars at the market, click here.
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Need Assistance?
Approved on August 13, the DeKalb County Community Care Initiative allocates $13 million to 11 nonprofit organizations to help provide rental and utility assistance, employment and training opportunities, mental health services, educational support, food, childcare, and legal services. To find out more, click here.
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Georgia Rental Assistance Programs
Rental relief assistance is available through nationwide programs as well as state and local programs. To learn what's available in Georgia, click here.
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Suthers Center website is available in Spanish!
The website is now available in Spanish and can be accessed two ways:
1. Click on the Spanish icon
2. Click on the drop-down menu in the upper left-hand corner
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You May Be Able to Pay Less for Internet Access or Even Get it Free!
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a U.S. government program that can help many low-income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices. To see if you quality, click here.
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Pantry to Plate - Facebook Live Cooking Demos
The Atlanta Community Food Bank has live cooking demos at 11:00 am every second and fourth Tuesday of each month that can be accessed from their Facebook page. Sessions in Spanish are at 3:00 pm. Click here, for more information.
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SNAP EBT cards can now be used on Amazon!
To learn more, click here.
Get Help
Prior to the COVID-19 virus, Suthers operated a thrift store six days a week in Chamblee, GA. Funds from the thrift store supported the purchase of food for the pantry. Due to the virus, the Suthers Center thrift shop, emergency assistance and the food pantry closed temporarily in March 2020.
The Suthers Center has relocated the Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance to St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church in nearby Brookhaven. The thrift store offered by Suthers Center will reopen once an appropriate site is located and health concerns are resolved. For more information on obtaining help, go to the Get Help page. To locate other area food pantries, other organizations that can provide assistance, and other resources, go to the More Help page. For emergency financial assistance, go to Financial Help. And for information on food and nutrition along with healthy recipes and other suggestions, go to the Food and Nutrition page.
Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance
Both the Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance are currently open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. each Saturday at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church. Check back to this website for any updated information. Emergency Assistance helps with utility bills and assists people experiencing homelessness. If you are requesting assistance for payment of utilities, you must come personally to the church on Saturday Mornings between 8:00 and 10:00, with ID and a bill bearing your address. No requests for assistance are provided by phone or email.
Using a drive-through pickup method in St. Martin's parking lot, the food pantry offers bread, produce, meat, dry goods and some fresh foods to eligible individuals/families in DeKalb County and surrounding areas. The food pantry is a partner of the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB), from which the Suthers food pantry secures most of its food and functions according to the ACFB screening criteria and food safety regulations. Donations are also accepted from the community. For more specific information on utilizing the food pantry, click here.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. each Saturday
Location: St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church
3110 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
404.926.4734
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Give help
Suthers Center purchases many items from the Atlanta Community Food Bank in Atlanta. However, some items are not available to meet the needs of our clients. Click here to view a list of items currently needed. We greatly appreciate all donations! To learn more, click here.
Assistance can be provided in several ways. It's easy to donate money through a secure site or give food or gift cards. And Suthers Center can always use volunteers! Learn more...
About Us
For over ten years, the Suthers Center has served those in need of food and emergency funds, supported primarily by the sales revenue from the Suthers Thrift Store. The Center receives support from three partner churches (listed below), fund raising events, community organizations, schools, individuals, and donations given as memorials. Suthers serves over 4,000 families and individuals annually, more than 200,000 pounds of food.
St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church claimed ownership, leadership and all operations for the Suthers Center for Christian Outreach in 2009 and partnership churches are represented on the board serve as volunteers with the following Brookhaven ministries:
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Brookhaven Christian Church, 4500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
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Brookhaven United Methodist Church, 1366 North Druid Hills, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
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Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church, 3016 Lanier Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
The Suthers Center is overseen by a governing board drawn from volunteers, parishioners, and partner churches. Suthers is an all-volunteer program with no paid staff. Read more....
Over 4,000 families and individuals served annually.
Over 200,000 pounds of food distributed annually.
Emergency Assistance provided $28,000 in aid in 2019.
The Hall Assistance & Transition Service (HATS) raised $23,000 in sponsorships to shelter more than 70 homeless individuals/families.
Partners
Suthers Center Food Pantry would not be able to provide its services without the help from our partners!
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Supporters
We want to thank the following individuals or organizations for their support of Suthers Center Food Pantry:
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