• 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

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.

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.

A community program of the Korean American Senior Association that supports older adults’ well-being and coordinates community support for individuals and families facing food insecurity.

The Latin American Association Gwinnett Outreach Center serves as the Gwinnett County Coordinated Entry Assessment Center, offering walk-in and appointment-based services. They offer food distribution, a clothing closet, hygiene products, and other social services. For the food pantry, appointments are required and clients can receive food once per month. Appointments can be made by calling or visiting the office. Proof of address may be needed for some services.

Graves Elementary School hosts a monthly food distribution in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Volunteer Gwinnett. The market-style pantry allows families to select their own groceries, receiving approximately 40 to 50 pounds of food per visit. Distributions operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The pantry serves the school community, including an estimated 180 to 200 families. The program also connects to a weekend backpack program that sends food home with students on Fridays.

1. Go to this link to make appointment: https://duluthco-op.org/calendar/
2. Select the date you wanted
3. Choose the time
4. Fill out the profile
5. Click "Book Appointment"

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.