Zip codes served: 30047, 30087, 30084..

To make an appointment to get food: Text FOOD to 678-884-4564 or call 478-394-4547.

This food pantry provides groceries. Clients should ensure they have space in their vehicle to accommodate a food box for a smooth pickup process.

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.

We particularly focus on helping to feed all that are in need but not limited the following groups:

• The elderly living on fixed incomes
• Working families considered to be low-income
• Individuals with medical or physical disabilities
• Homeless and transient people
• Individuals and families experiencing a temporary emergency (e.g. an illness, injury, or loss of employment)
• The following documentation is needed and must be presented to receive food pantry service:
• Proof of Gwinnett County residence (i.e. driver license, utility bill)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. birth certificate, alien registration card, passport)
• Proof of possible income documents (ie. employer pay stub, SSI benefit letter, unemployment document, retirement/pension

• Please bring a copy of the documents that will be maintained in our secure data files.

Do you need Assistance? If you need assistance, you need to download the application and submit it and supporting documentation. Please click on the button below to download the application and submit it. https://www.purposeworldchurch.com/purposeful-food-pantry/pre-registration-application-for-certification-and-eligibility-for-food-pantry-program/

Registration on website required

Provides supplemental food and personal care items to families and individuals in need in the Greater Atlanta area. Volunteer-driven food distribution operating under the TEFAP program, with curbside/drive-through service and pre-packed boxes/bags available.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - please do not leave a voice message Appointments taken Monday-Thursday, 9 am-1 pm Contact 404-931-7532 via text message for additional information.