Food & Clothing
List of Resources:
Atlanta Community Food Bank
732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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
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
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
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
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
Hearts to Nourish Hope: Food Pantry
640 GA-138, Riverdale, GA 30274
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
142 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Fresh fruits, milk, bread, and more is for residents living in poverty.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.