Food Resources

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.

 

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

 

 

  • 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

 

 

  • 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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