New Disabled South is offering one-time payments to help people impacted by not receiving SNAP. Funding is first-come, first-served. New Disabled South will give $100 to individuals and $250 to households with two or more people.

Applications available at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJTtwNs_wDM0lxnxmP5ig_-9PnaRmyWQuv2qoX6DgN9gVwdQ/viewform

Food Assistance Resources Available

Here are several food banks and assistance resources available in the Atlanta and Decatur, GA area to support those affected by SNAP program cuts.

Food Assistance Resources Available

Here are several food banks and assistance resources available in the Atlanta and Decatur, GA area to support those affected by SNAP program cuts.

🥫 Major Food Banks /Assistance Programs and Community Support

Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB)
Offers a searchable Food Pantry Map to locate nearby pantries by ZIP code.
Also provides SNAP enrollment assistance.
Phone/Text: 1-888-976-2232 (Text “Find Food” or “Comida”) Atlanta Community Food Bank DeKalb County Public Library

Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM)
Provides food, medication, and utility assistance by appointment.
Address: 515 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Call: 404-373-9283 for food/Rx; 404-373-2300 for utilities
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri – 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM deamdecatur

St. Vincent de Paul Society – Stone Mountain
Emergency food pantry (monthly access); referral letter required.
Address: 4871 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Phone: 404-292-4102 DeKalb County Public Library

Sarah’s Closet & Food Pantry – Decatur
Hours: Tue 11 AM–1 PM, Thu 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Requires a GA ID for each family member.
Phone: 770-593-3282 Food Pantries

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
Accepting food donations and distributing groceries during SNAP disruptions.
Located in Lithonia, GA (near Decatur), CBS News

New Life Community Alliance
https://nlca-atl.org/.

1-800-Hungry (They will tell you where the nearest food bank is to you.

Find Help
https://findhelp.org (This is a national database – type in your zip code and they will give you three resources where you can find food)

📱 Digital & Government Resources

Food Finder App
A mobile and web app that helps locate free food assistance programs across Georgia dca.georgia.gov

Georgia Department of Community Affairs – Food Resources
Offers a statewide directory of food pantries and school meal programs: Visit Site dca.georgia.gov

These organizations are stepping up to meet increased demand due to SNAP delays. It’s a good idea to call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility requirements.

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