We will be serving families by appointment only each week on a first-come, first-serve basis. Families in need of food can contact our Family Stabilization and Wellness department at 404 638-1839.

• SNAP assistance available in English and Spanish.

• Utility Bills (Light, Gas, Water) in name of the applicant

• Check stubs/ Employment Letter/ Self-Employment Form

• To apply complete an online application at www.gateway.ga.gov or on paper with the local Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Send in required and verified documents.

• Also has immigration services avaialble: Call 404.471.1889 or email immigrationservices@thelaa.org

Go to https://apply.mrelief.com/screener or text "Food" to 74544 to check eligibility.

Our eligibility screener will help you understand if you are likely eligible for SNAP benefits and direct you to the best application options in your area!

DeKalb county residents

The pantry is considered mobile Pantry and its usually 4th Friday but sometimes it could be 3rd Friday of the month please call to inquire

You may be eligible if you are a Senior Client, Medicaid Client | The Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP), HIV/AIDS Client or Private Pay Client & Caregiver.

To get more information or to order meals, simply contact the Open Hand Client Services department at 404-872-6947 or go to their website to register.

Open to residents of Atlanta, Athens, and selected areas only.

Need to fill out the online form through their website, https://thebabypantry.org/participant-information-form/ and upload their IDs before coming.

Closed if the holidays falls on Tuesday and Thursday.

https://www.facebook.com/thebabypantryatl

• We offer free groceries to those with low or no income in the North Central Dekalb county area.

• We are currently only serving hot lunches to those who are unhoused on a first come, first served basis.

• Food services are available from 1pm until 3:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

• All food services are drive-through if you come in a car. If you come in a car, you must remain in the car the entire time. If you take the bus or walk, you may walk up.

• The building is closed to the public. There are NO public restrooms.

• Any planned closures (holidays) are put on our website and our Facebook page. We do close for inclement weather if Dekalb County Schools close.

Click the link below to sign-up for an appointment date and time in the Venable Food Market that works best for you! https://outlook.office365.com/book/CommunityMinistriesVenableFoodMarket@firstpresatl.org/

Serve zip codes 30319 and 30341 and all walk ins