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Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries in Georgia

America's Second Harvest Southeastern (Brunswick) Branch
Brunswick, GA 31525
912.261.7979
Details: Established in Savannah in 1981, serves as the food safety net for tens of thousands of children, senior citizens, low-income families, and people with disabilities who are at-risk for hunger throughout southeastern Georgia. We work diligently to feed the hungry by distributing nutritious food to non-profit agencies and at-risk elderly and youth. Our programs include Brown Bag for the Elderly, Grace’s Kitchen, Kids Cafe, and Mobile Food Pantry. These programs are designed to provide hunger relief to those most vulnerable. We partner with 300 churches and non-profit agencies to provide emergency food assistance across Coastal Georgia. Last year, Second Harvest food bank provided more than 8.1 million meals (more than 9.6 million pounds of food) to hungry people in our area. Support from the community and collaboration with partners make it possible for us to reach so many in need right here in our own community.
Asbury United Methodist Church - Heart to Hope Food Pantry
Augusta, GA 30904
706.736.0061
Details: First and Third Tuesday Each Month 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Belle-Terrace Presbyterian Church - AGAPE Ministry
Augusta, GA 30906
706.793.6908
Details: The mission of the Agape Ministry is to be a community outreach for our church, which is how it started. However, since our beginning, we have served clients as far south as Hephzibah, as far north as North Augusta, South Carolina and as far west as Columbia County. From our church members and friends of Belle-Terrace Church and a few of the local stores in our community and surrounding communities, we have received donations of food, store gift certificates, clothing, appliances, toys, school supplies and furniture. We are very grateful to you for helping us to keep this project going and we pray that you will continue with your donations of clothing, food, etc. We do appreciate you and offer a very hearty thank you for your support. On a regular basis, we send clothes to Haiti, we take clothes and bread to Freeman Personal Care Home, Daisy Vincent Personal Care Home and clothes and blankets to the homeless. We have also participated in the preparation of hot meals and delivered food to the homeless. However, our primary concern is to ensure that our local clients are properly supported from our pantry with food, clothing, toys, school supplies and furniture. One of our pet projects is the giving of Thanksgiving Baskets. We have given from 30 to 52 Thanksgiving baskets every year in addition to the number of clients we serve monthly. These baskets contain enough food for a family of four or more. The baskets are stuffed with a 10+ pound turkey, several cans of vegetables and fruit, dry beans, two starches (i.e. macaroni & Cheese, instant mashed potatoes, etc.), a desert, dressing mix, gravy mix and when it is available we also give fresh produce (vegetables and fruits). Distributes clothing and food every Tuesday to people in the community. Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Beulah Grove Community Resource Center - Food Pantry (The Manna)
Augusta, GA 30901
706.722.4999
Details: Food Pantry (The Manna): Provides emergency food supply to individuals and families. Service is provided to the first ten customers on days of operation. Emergency referrals are handled after hours. Hours of Operation (The Manna): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (or the first 10 clients served daily).
Bold as a Lion Family Worship Center - Soaring High Community Food Bank
Macon, GA 31204
478.216.8668
Details: Soaring High Community Food Bank is an outreach ministry of Bold as a Lion Family Worship Center. It is our goal to assist the community with bridging the gap of having enough food to feed their family. We love this time to meet and greet the community and possibly reach a lost soul. We also have staff on site for prayer and ministry. Food is distributed to families every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Calvary Baptist Church - C.A.R.E. Ministry
Augusta, GA 30906
706.790.6565
Details: Our C.A.R.E Ministry provides food, clothing, prayer and counseling for those who are poor and are in need every Tuesday from 9:00-11:00am. Preparation for the C.A.R.E. Ministry takes place on Monday Mornings, and we could always use help here as well.
Catholic Social Services
Augusta, GA 30901
706.722.3661
Details: In response to the Gospel message, Catholic Social Services offers emergency assistance to the homeless, to those threatened with homelessness, and to individuals and families in dire need. Confirming the dignity and worth of each person, we strive to support our clients through crisis situations, alleviate their suffering, and encourage and empower them in their journey toward self-improvement and personal independence. In fulfilling this mission we partner with the community of the faithful in solidarity with and compassion for the poor. Emergency Food Pantry - Provides food for families in a crisis situation if they are not receiving food stamps. Distributes over 90 tons of food annually.
Christ Chapel - Food From Heaven Food Pantry
Warner Robins, GA 31088
478.922.0161
Details: One of the most practical ministries of our church is the "Food From Heaven" Food Pantry. Every Thursday morning at 10:00AM, we distribute a grocery cart of food to those in the Houston County community who are in need. We serve an average of 40 people representing 125 family members. We meet their physical need, but also desire to meet their spiritual needs through worship, preaching and prayer.
Christ Episcopal Church Outreach Ministries
Augusta, GA 30914
706.736.5165
Details: Outreach ministries have been the central focus of Christ Church’s ministry since it was established in 1882. With its location in the Harrisburg neighborhood of Augusta, Christ Church is able to provide direct, on site outreach services to the poor and hungry of Augusta. The signature ministry of Christ Church is the Soup Kitchen, which operates every Saturday. This is an important day to hold the Soup Kitchen as many other social service agencies do not offer assistance on the weekend. Volunteers from around Augusta come to Christ Church every weekend to help feed the hungry. The Soup Kitchen is one of Augusta’s busiest, and served over 10,800 meals in 2011. Many of these meals are served to children and families. The Food Pantry is operated by Christ Church on a monthly basis. We offer food to families and individuals with a valid ID on the third Thursday of every month beginning at 11:00 a.m. A similar ministry is the Clothing Ministry which provides clothing to those unable to purchase it. Clothing and other donated items are distributed at the weekly Soup Kitchen and monthly Food Pantry. Christ Church has also entered into a partnership with physician assistant students at the Georgia Health Sciences University who run a medical screening clinic one Saturday per month at the Soup Kitchen. The students gain important skills in physical examination and interviewing techniques under the supervision of a faculty member while offering screenings for high blood pressure, diabetes, and other diseases.
Cordele First United Methodist Church - Soul Food
Cordele, GA 31015
229.273.4586
Details: We have a heart to serve the hungry and disadvantaged in our community. If you are looking for a place to serve, just come on the 3rd Tuesday or Thursday. You will see God’s grace in action, so be prepared.
FBC Jonesboro - Food Distribution Ministry
Jonesboro, GA 30236
770.478.6710
Details: To schedule an appointment for next-day food delivery, please visit our office on Mondays or Wednesdays between the hours of I:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Picture identification and proof of residency is required. Other restrictions may apply. The office is located at 148 Church Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. Please enter through Missions Office entrance on lower west side of the building.
First Baptist Church Woodstock - Food Pantry
Woodstock, GA 30188
678.494.2690
Details: This ministry provides food boxes up to 5 times a year for church members or residents of Cherokee County. We work in conjunction with Storehouse Ministries, we have yearly food drives and we receive donations from many local businesses.
First Presbyterian Church - Food Pantry
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478.453.2626
Details: Our food pantry is currently in need of canned fruits, soups, vegetables & meats, dry rice, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, and peanut butter. We also need volunteers to work Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 distributing bags of food.
Friendship United Methodist Church - Manna Drop
Donalsonville, GA 39845
229.524.2328
Details: Each 3rd Saturday of the month, Friendship United Methodist Church hosts the Manna Drop (Food Bank). Community volunteers arrive to give of their time to put together food baskets for needy families. These baskets include non-perishable food and stable (non-refrigerated) foods that can feed a family for about a week. Food donations are on a first-come, first served basis. In addition to the boxes, volunteers from Friendship provide the families with a written devotion.
GAP Ministries
Augusta, GA 30901
706.722.4408
Details: GAP Ministries was founded in 1979 as a mission outreach of local Presbyterian and Disciples of Christ churches. Over the years the ministries provided by GAP have evolved as the needs of the community have changed, and we have continued to find ways to "fill the gap" between needs and services. Our base of support has also broadened, so that now we have thirteen churches and organizations from several denominations providing funding and/or volunteers. Food Pantry: GAP serves an average of 90 clients each week who are provided with canned goods, fresh breads and produce, frozen meat, and hygiene products each Thursday from 10:30AM-1PM. The stock comes from Golden Harvest Food Bank (link) and from donations from churches, individuals, Atlanta Bread Company and Fresh Market. As an act of hospitality clients may shop from the shelves for foods they enjoy.