🍎 Atlanta Mutual Aid, Food Resources & Community Support Guide
Atlanta shows up for each other — always has, always will.
Updated 01/27/2026
Whether you're facing food insecurity, housing instability, or just need a community to lean on, this is your go-to guide. It's built for neighbors helping neighbors — with free fridges, youth support, mutual aid collectives, immigration resources, & more.
📌 Know something I should add? Drop me a DM or email — this post is a living resource.
Notes: 1 in 5 children in Georgia face hunger.
🥕 Free Food Resources
Community Fridges, Little Free Pantries, Mutual Aid Meal Programs, & More:
Community Farmers Market – (including East Atlanta Village, Oakhurst, & MARTA markets) accepts SNAP/EBT & double benefits via Wholesome Wave Georgia, providing up to an extra $50 per day for fruits + vegetables. Shoppers can swipe their EBT cards at the info booth to receive tokens for eligible food items
Eastside Church – Drive Free Fridge & Pantry + monthly first Saturday meals. Also taking clothing items.
📍 468 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta GA 30316
Ebenezer Baptist Church – Help fill their Crisis Closet with non-perishable food items.
📍 101 Jackson Street NE, Atlanta GA 30312
Dr. S Thomas, LCSW, DSW – Linking families to resources in Metro Atlanta. FREE grocery stores. Sign up here
Peachtree Wellness Food & Hygiene Drive – Taking donations in Grant Park for non-perishable food & hygiene essentials with ALL donation going directly to @whatsyourcor. Starts 10/29/2025.
📍 585 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta GA 30312
Rooted in Wisdom – 10/29/2025 “We currently have A2 formula for any mothers in need of formula. We also have diapers, pumps, postpartum supplies, condoms, plan b, strollers, etc.”
📍 ClayCo
📍 1705 Commerce Dr NW, Atlanta GA
Notes: Follower “Daycare centers can ID snap recipients - call & see about gift cards for families.”
🛒 Food Pantries & Distributions
Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) – Find locations by using the Get Help Map | Map de Ayuda via acfb.org to find a food pantry near you. Or you can also text “FINDFOOD” to 888-976-2232
Family Bridge United – Jonesboro / Riverdale area open every Friday.
📍 8030 Spivey Road, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
The Grocery Spot – A pay-what-you-can market offering fresh produce + pantry staples with dignity. This West End gem makes good food accessible to everyone. No questions asked.
📍 2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta GA 30318
🧤 Mutual Aid & Weather Relief
Warming centers in the City of Atlanta
Central Park Recreation Center 📍 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308.
Selena S. Butler Park and Recreation Center 📍 98 William Holmes Borders Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. (Women and Children Only)
Old Adamsville Recreation Center 📍 3404 Delmar Ln NW, Atlanta, GA 30331. *For Overflow
“Transportation will be provided nightly at 8:00 p.m. from the Gateway Center with return transportation provided by Fulton County from the Gateway Center upon deactivation.
Activation times are subject to change based on the updated National Weather Service forecast. “
🐾 Pet Food Assistance
Lifeline Animal Project – Pet food pantry & free vaccination events.
📍 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta GA 30340
PAWS Atlanta – Pet food bank for low-income pet owners.
📍5287 Covington Hwy, Decatur GA 30035
Atl Dog Mom Social Club + Atlanta Dog Mom Full Hearts – They’ve got dog food.
📍 Sweet Auburn “We're overflowing with excitement to share that we've partnered with @goodrco to provide free pet food to Atlanta's historic Black neighborhood, Sweet Auburn, less than 10 minutes from the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King 🤝🏽.”
Splootsville ATL - Vaccinne pop-up on 01/31/2026 please sign-up. 📍 1534 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
✔ Affordable vaccine packages
✔ Friendly, stress-free care
✔ Limited-time availability
🏠 Housing, Youth & LGBTQ+ Support
Lost-n-Found Youth (lnfy.org)
A nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Provides emergency housing, drop-in services, job support, & more.
📍 2585 Chantilly Dr NE, Atlanta, GA
💼 Immigrant Worker Resources
What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Workplace (PDF Guide)
A printable, bilingual resource with your rights, scripts, & best practices if immigration officials come to your job site.
📥 Download the PDFFollower recs: ACLU, The National Immigration Project, RAICES, Immigrant Defense Project, & Amica Center for nationwide programs.
Know More Resources?
This post is updated frequently — if you know of a pantry, community closet, or mutual aid fund helping people in ATL, please send me a message. Let’s keep this list growing for whoever needs it.