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Other Local Food Banks
Find a Food Pantry
Atlanta Pet Food Banks
Pet Food Banks are available in the Atlanta area. For a list, click here.
Other Georgia Services
Georgia Department of Human Services Application for Benefits
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Food Stamps
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Cash Assistance
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Refugee Cash Assistance
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Medicaid
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To apply for these services, click here.
SNAP
The Georgia Food Stamp Program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a federally-funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. A household may be one (1) person living alone, a family, or several unrelated individuals cohabitating who routinely purchase and prepare meals together. To learn more or sign up, click here.
The Benefits Outreach team at the Atlanta Community Food Bank continues to be available to families in need to apply for SNAP/Food Stamps over the phone. They also provide support for other benefits including Medicaid and WIC. Please have your clients call our benefits outreach team at 678-553-5917 or send an email to Benefits@acfb.org. You can share this great resource on social media using our English and Spanish language flyers.
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
For those already receiving benefits, the increase started October 1, 2021. This increase will help reduce hunger and improve the economy. To get started with your process, call 678-553-5917. Learn more at, https://bit.ly/3BuQ9IS
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$21M affordable housing initiative
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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. However, it is scheduled to end June 30, 2025.
Currently, the nonprofit partners involved, along with their respective grant amounts and services, include:
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New Life Community Ministries: $2.9 million for rent and utilities
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Urban League of Greater Atlanta: $2.9 million for rent and utilities
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Latin American Association: $2 million for rent and utilities
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DeKalb County Government: $300,000 for Coordinated Entry Services
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Atlanta Legal Aid Society: $600,000 for housing stability services
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Jewish Family Career Services of Atlanta: $1 million for rent and utilities
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New American Pathways: $1.04 million for rent and utilities
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Africa’s Children Fund: $1 million for rent and utilities
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul: $1 million for rent and utilities
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DeKalb Pro Bono: $200,000 for housing stability services
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Paws Between Homes: $60,000 for housing stability services
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Register your SNAP EBT card on Amazon for exclusive benefits and discounts. To register, click here.
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Salvation Army
Atlanta Mission
"Ending Homelessness. It’s what Atlanta Mission is all about."
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Atlanta Mission is a Christian nonprofit ministry serving Metro Atlanta's homeless population. The Mission provides emergency shelter, rehabilitation and recovery services, vocational training, services, and transitional housing.
"Atlanta Mission works to end homelessness, one person at a time, via a holistic approach — addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our guests. We have five facilities, each serving the needs of different segments of the homeless population. We serve men, women, and children who have lost jobs, faced eviction, been abused, battled addictions, fought mental illness, and much more. God cares about the whole person, and so do we."
DeKalb County Resources
DeKalb Country provides additional resources and services for individuals and families living in the county. For more information, click here.
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General Resources
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DeKalb COVID-19 Citizens Assistance Program
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File for Unemployment
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Food Assistance
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Utility Assistance
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Mental Health Assistance
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Food Service Workers
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Small Businesses
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Student Loans
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United Way
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DeKalb County Board of Health
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To get help from Dekalb County Division of Department of Children and Family Services, click here.
For information on Chamblee Homeless Shelters & Services For The Needy, click here.
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Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Support: ROSE (Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere Inc.)
ROSE works to normalize breastfeeding by providing resources and networking opportunities for individuals and communities. For more information, click here.