Food & Clothing

List of Resources:

Atlanta Community Food Bank

https://www.acfb.org/

732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

404-892-9822

Every year, the Atlanta Community Food Bank works with more than 600 nonprofit partners—including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers—to distribute over 60 million meals to more than 755,000 people in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. They serve food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters, and senior centers are among the agencies that receive product from the Food Bank. They are a member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity.

Catherine’s House, Inc. – First Fruits Thrift Store

6509 Hwy. 85 Riverdale, GA 30274

678-216-0553

Offers clothing, household products, food, groceries, and other aid to seniors, low income and needy residents in Clayton County. Thursday: 11 am – 1 pm, by appointment. Call for appointments and more information on food bank, food pantry, soup kitchen and other resources.

Central Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church

http://iglesiacentraladventista.org

5241 Ash Street, Forest Park, GA 30297

404-363-2571

The nonprofit food pantries helps anyone in need, including immigrants. Groceries, hygiene items, referrals to SNAP food stamps or TANF grants, and more is provided.

Clayton County Board OF Health
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

www.claytoncountypublichealth.org

1117 Battle Creek Rd., Jonesboro 30236             

Call (678) 610-7637 for an appointment

Divine Faith Ministries International

http://divinefaith.org/

9800 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA  30238

Main Number: 770-603-0025;  Food Pantry: 678-489-8699, Alternative Number:  770-940-9559

Provides groceries, perishable food, cereal, and more is served to the working poor as well as families living in poverty through the Joseph’s Warehouse Food Bank located at both of the South campus and DFMI Buford. Joseph’s Warehouse is equipped by the donations of our members and local supporters to supply food and some clothing items for individuals in need. They currently distribute food and other grocery items to Jonesboro and surrounding communities.

First Baptist Church of Jonesboro

 www.fbcjonesboro.com

147 Church St., Jonesboro 30236

770-478-6710

Hours: Mondays & Wednesday’s from 1:30pm-4:00pm

Must bring picture ID and Proof of residency

Greater Works Missionary Baptist Church

285 Morrow Rd., Forest Park, GA  30297

404-968-0033

Hearts to Nourish Hope: Food Pantry

http://www.heartstonourishhope.org/

640 GA-138, Riverdale, GA 30274

770-997-4511

Hearts to Nourish Hope’s Food Pantry serves over 1300 families per month, providing year-round food assistance. The food pantry gives our students a chance to put their new skills into realistic practice in a safe environment where they can learn from their successes and their mistakes. It also gives the youth a chance to be held accountable, develop empathy and self-esteem and give back to the community. Email them at: hearts@heartstonourishhope.org

Jonesboro First United Methodist Church Food Co Op

http://www.jonesboroumc.com/

142 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236

770-478-6444

Fresh fruits, milk, bread, and more is for residents living in poverty.

LIFT – Not By Bread Alone


5134 Old National Highway, Suite C,  College Park, GA  30349

770-997-6363

A soup kitchen is on site at this charity. They also offer summer snacks for students that do not have free school lunches.

Living Faith Tabernacle

5880 Old Dixie Rd., Forrest Park, GA 30297 

404-361-0812

Rex Rd. Church of Christ, Food Pantry: Partnered with Hosea Feed The Hungry

https://www.rexrdchurchofchrist.com/coming-soon-03

Every Thursday and Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, To confirm times call (786) 277-1956 or 305-588-2161. Free Clothes and Small Appliances are also available.

 

St. Vincent De Paul Society – Saint Philip Benizi Catholic Church

https://www.stphilipbenizi.org

591 Flint River Road, Jonesboro, GA 30238

770-477-2388

Volunteers provide support. Programs include home delivered meals to the elderly, vouchers for holiday meals or medications, clothing, shelter, and more from the Clayton County charity.

Salvation Army – Clayton Counties Service Unit

http://salvationarmyatlanta.org/jonesboro/

130 Spring St., Jonesboro, GA 30236

770-724-1681

Social services are offered from this nonprofit charity organization. Some funds may be able to help pay rent, electric bills, and medications. Also get Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, and gifts for your kids such as the Angel Tree program.

Samaritans Together for Clayton County, Inc. 

1000 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297

404-361-8848

Free emergency boxes of food are offered. The charity may also have items such as diapers, free baby formula for low income or single moms, blankets for the homeless, and hot meals.

Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization, Inc.

126 Hwy. 138 Riverdale, GA 30274

404-454-3554

Shiloh Baptist Church

216 West Mill St., Jonesboro 30236

770-478-9586

Call for appointment for food: leave a message so a representative can call you back

victory hope house

https://www.victoryhopehouse.com/

6536 Cargile Street, Riverdale, GA 30274 

770-744-7478

The vision of the Hope House is to foster a commitment that will promote healthy family relationships, strong interpersonal skills, and reassert a sense of hope in the future to all individuals with children and families.  

The Hope House VISION is to establish Family Recovery Services in the Greater Atlanta Riverdale area and the Global community. The program creates partnerships with the local and global business, government agencies and churches,  and provide resources funding to support the disadvantaged.

Willie M. Simpson Evangelistic Ministries, Inc.

737 Veterans Pkwy. Ste. 600, Jonesboro, Georgia 30238

770-756-9100

Clayton County residents can get help from other local food pantries or government programs as well. For referrals, dial  404.892.9822. Everything from the Summer Food Service Program for children to Meals on Wheels for senior citizens may be available.