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.

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.

• 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 Friends of St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry at Holy Cross Catholic Church provides client‑choice groceries to individuals and families in need, with volunteers assisting clients in selecting items. The pantry distributes staple, frozen, and refrigerated foods and serves over 2,500 people each month.

Client‑choice emergency food pantry providing roughly one to two days of groceries per visit. Households may visit multiple times per month. In addition to groceries, NETWorks offers agency referrals and, when available, access to phone, fax, and internet. Fresh produce is supplied in part through NETWorks’ Growings! hydroponic farm. A partner clothing closet (off‑site) provides free clothing.

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.

Community-based pantry providing free groceries and clothing assistance in partnership with the Mount Moriah Church campus; also organizes community wellness events and occasional special food distribution days.