A church outreach ministry helping neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

Mercy Seed Resource Center

The Mercy Seed Resource Center provides nutritious food and supportive resources to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. We are honored to serve our neighbors with dignity, compassion and love.

🥕 Weekly Food Distribution

Saturdays | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM Distribution is conducted drive-thru style 4000 Five Forks Trickum Rd, Lilburn

What Do I Need?

Mercy Seed participates in the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) Oasis system.

First-Time Visitors: Household registration is required. Please bring a valid photo ID to complete the registration/verification process. Returning Neighbors: Please have your Oasis Barcode available at each visit. Food assistance is provided based on available inventory and special applicable program requirements. One food box per household/address per distribution. A maximum of two households (must be different addresses) may receive food per vehicle.

If you are new to an ACFB partner agency, you will be assisted with the household registration process.

Emergency Food Assistance

If you are experiencing an urgent food need outside of our regular Saturday distribution, limited emergency food assistance may be available Monday–Thursday by appointment only, based on food availability.

Holiday Closures

Mercy Seed may be closed or operate on an adjusted schedule around major holidays, including:

Resurrection/Holy Week • Memorial Day • Juneteenth • Independence Day • Labor Day • Thanksgiving • Christmas • New Year's Day

Holiday closures and schedule changes will be announced in advance through our church & neighbor communication channels. We encourage neighbors to check for updates before visiting during holiday weeks.

Stay Connected

For Mercy Seed updates, distribution reminders, weather-related changes and holiday closures, text FOOD to 470-616-7992.

Mercy Seed Resource Center Serving our neighbors with dignity, compassion & love.

• 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

GracePointe Community Church supports local families experiencing food insecurity through its community pantry.

Mercy Seed Resource Center is a church-affiliated community food pantry that helps neighbors experiencing food insecurity, in partnership with local food suppliers.

Berkmar Middle School partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to distribute fresh fruits, vegetables, and essential food items to community members throughout the school year. The school also participates in the Gwinnett County Public Schools Seamless Summer Option (SSO) meal program during summer, providing free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under. Food is distributed while supplies last.

Senior‑focused nonprofit operating a large free food pantry in Norcross that provides groceries and essential items to low‑income seniors, along with culturally and linguistically competent support and additional social services such as benefits enrollment, transportation, and wellness programs.