You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Atlanta.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Atlanta accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Atlanta do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Atlanta that’s open today: Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries , Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) , Loaves and Fishes at St John , St. Vincent De Paul Society, Inc

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Atlanta for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Atlanta for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Atlanta, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church - City of Hope Resource Center
138 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

Info
The City of Hope Community Resource Center is operated by the City of Hope Global Missions and Outreach Ministry of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. It provides emergency assistance to low-income individuals and families who need help accessing food and clothing, along with resource information and referrals to additional assistance programs.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–1:30 pm @ City of Hope Community Resource Center
Fresh produce
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–1:30 pm @ City of Hope Community Resource Center
Fresh produce
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–1:30 pm @ City of Hope Community Resource Center
Fresh produce
Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–1:30 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
182 Hunter Street Northwest
Norcross, GA 30071
directions
Contact
(770) 448-5475
https://hmbchurch.net/coh-resource-center/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries
163 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time
Info

Clients must have: * a picture ID for all adults in the household * Birth certificate or SS card for children * A bill, lease, hotel receipt, something in their name verifying their current address within 90 days.

Only serve the Gwinette side of shared zipcodes
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Today
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Next Monday
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Next Tuesday
4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Drive-thru only
10:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
4:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
500 Pinnacle Court
Suite 510
Gwinnett Village, GA 30071
directions
Contact
(770) 263-8268
https://www.ourncm.org/how-we-help/food-groceries/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
33 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Must have an existing residence or housing to receive groceries. Food pantry needs to know that there's a kitchen where the food is cooked.

No requirements for soup kitchen and sandwich lines.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:30 am
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
ID required
Proof of address required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
ID required
Proof of address required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:30 am
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Location
48 Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwest
South Downtown, GA 30303
directions
Contact
(404) 521-1866
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How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Atlanta.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
88 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
6:30 pm–7:30 pm @ Annex
Wed, September 9th (in 2 weeks)
6:30 pm–7:30 pm @ Annex
Wed, September 16th (in 3 weeks)
6:30 pm–7:30 pm @ Annex
6:30 pm–7:30 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
2140 Beaver Ruin Road
Gwinnett Village, GA 30071
directions
Contact
(770) 448-2028
https://stpatricksga.org/ministries/outreach-ministries/st-vincent-de-paul-society/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS)
66 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
A CPACS community food-assistance program for local residents experiencing food insecurity.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
9:00 am–12:30 pm @ Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS)
Fresh produce
Toiletries may be available
Fri, September 4th (next week)
9:00 am–12:30 pm @ Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS)
Fresh produce
Toiletries may be available
Fri, September 11th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:30 pm @ Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS)
Fresh produce
Toiletries may be available
9:00 am–12:30 pm
every week on Friday
Location
3510 Shallowford Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30341
directions
Contact
(770) 936-0969
https://www.cpacs.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Victory in Christ Ministries – VIC Hope House Food Pantry
74 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Victory in Christ Ministries operates a church-run food pantry. It provides groceries on a first-come, first-served basis, distributing until supplies run out. While all groceries are free, an optional $10 donation allows clients to receive double the amount of food. The distribution takes place behind H.O.P.E Outlet in H.O.P.E Plaza.
Requirements
Must bring own bags/cart
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–5:00 pm
Thu, September 10th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–5:00 pm
Thu, September 17th (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–5:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
6398 Highway 85
Suite A
Riverdale, GA 30274
directions
Contact
(770) 744-7478
https://www.victoryinchrist.life/food-pantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Loaves and Fishes at St John
3 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Sometimes offer Job referrals.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–9:45 am
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–9:45 am
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–9:45 am
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–9:45 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
543 Cherokee Avenue Southeast
Grant Park, GA 30312
directions
Contact
(404) 423-4678
https://www.saintjohnwonderworker.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
DreamChaser 21 Inc (GracePointe Community Church)
130 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
On-site registration required
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Sat, September 5th (next week)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Sat, September 12th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
311 Oakland Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
directions
Contact
(404) 808-4215
https://dreamchasers21.org/resources/#food
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Vincent De Paul Society, Inc
95 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Client need utility bill as a proof of address to receive food. Client‑choice food pantry at St. Vincent de Paul Georgia’s Community Support Center provides free groceries—including fresh produce, meat, baked goods and non‑perishables—after an intake with a caseworker, and also connects clients to additional services such as benefits assistance, pharmacy, housing help and education programs.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
8:30 am–12:00 pm
Next Monday
8:30 am–12:00 pm
Next Tuesday
8:30 am–12:00 pm
8:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2050 Chamblee Tucker Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
directions
Contact
(678) 892-6160
https://svdpgeorgia.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Atlanta Community Food Bank @ Jonesboro
96 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

Info
To make an appointment for food, text FOOD to 404-994-3482. Calling 478-394-4547 connects to an automated system for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. After selecting English, clients are prompted to press 1 for home delivery appointments, or further options for other locations like Jonesboro (option 4). Clients report significant difficulty reaching a human representative or receiving callbacks.
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Sunday
9:00 am–1:00 pm @ Jonesboro Community Food Center
Appointment required
Client choice pantry
Next Monday
10:00 am–1:00 pm @ Jonesboro Community Food Center
Appointment required
Client choice pantry
Next Monday
3:00 pm–6:00 pm @ Jonesboro Community Food Center
Appointment required
Client choice pantry
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Sunday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Monday
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Monday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
1:30 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Thursday
1:30 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
6805 Tara Blvd.
Jonesboro, GA 30236
directions
Contact
(478) 394-4547
https://www.acfb.org/get-help/jonesboro/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Atlanta accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Atlanta do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Atlanta that’s open today: Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries, Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS), Loaves and Fishes at St John, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Inc
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Atlanta for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Can I get a reminder before my visit?
Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Atlanta for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.
How do I get help from a real person?
You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Atlanta, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.