Atlanta
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Local offices in Atlanta
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, Fulton NW County Office
1249 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Human services · City office
City of Atlanta Housing Help Center
2 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Housing resource navigationFind information about renting, buying a home, eviction help, utility assistance, and other housing resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housinghelpcenter.com
Housing help · City office
Atlanta Housing
230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceLearn about affordable housing, housing choice vouchers, and resident support programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantahousing.org
Older adults · City office
Public Works Senior and Disability Services
55 Trinity Ave SW, Suite 4700, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Senior solid waste discountsEligible older residents can request discounts on city solid waste and recycling fees.Apply online
- Backyard garbage and recycling serviceEligible older or disabled residents can request backyard pickup if they cannot move waste to the curb.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Utilities · City office
Department of Watershed Management
72 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Water and sewer customer serviceGet help with city water and sewer service, billing, and water or sewer problems.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Business help · City office
Invest Atlanta
133 Peachtree St NE, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Homebuyer assistanceQualified buyers can apply for help with down payments or closing costs on a home in Atlanta.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on investatlanta.com
Courts and legal help · City office
Municipal Court of Atlanta
150 Garnett St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Municipal court cases and citationsGet information about city traffic, parking, code, and other municipal court cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on court.atlantaga.gov
Local office · City office
Human Relations Commission
55 Trinity Ave SW, Suite 1920, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Discrimination complaintsFile a complaint about discrimination in housing, employment, or public accommodations in Atlanta.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Emergency help · City office
Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness
55 Trinity Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for city emergency alerts and find information to prepare for storms and other emergencies.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Human services · City office
Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Help resolving city service concernsAsk for help when a city service problem or complaint has not been resolved through the usual channels.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Immigrant services · City office
Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs – Welcoming Atlanta
55 Trinity Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Community navigation and outreachCommunity navigators connect immigrant residents with city services, information, and community resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Jobs and training · City office
WorkSource Atlanta
818 Pollard Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
Help here
- Job search and career trainingGet help finding work, planning a career, or accessing job training and youth employment programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Atlanta Career Center
223 Courtland St NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet in-person help with finding a job, career services, and workforce programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Atlanta Customer Service Center
400 Whitehall St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for, renew, or replace a Georgia driver's license, permit, or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · County office
Fulton County Library System
One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use library programs, or ask library staff for help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fulcolibrary.org
Local office · City office
Department of Customer Service / ATL311
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- City service requests and informationAsk about non-emergency city services or report a city issue and track your request.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Local office · City office
Atlanta Department of Transportation
55 Trinity Ave SW, Suite 4350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Transportation and pedestrian accessReport a sidewalk or curb ramp problem that makes it hard for people to walk around the city.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atldot.atlantaga.gov
Local office · City office
Department of City Planning Neighborhood Planning Units
55 Trinity Ave, Suite 3350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Neighborhood planning and resident inputFind your Neighborhood Planning Unit and share views on neighborhood plans and city proposals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Local office · Regional office
MARTA Reduced Fare Office
2424 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Help here
- Reduced fare transit cardsEligible older adults, people with disabilities, and Medicare recipients can apply for a reduced fare card.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itsmarta.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Department of Parks and Recreation
Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, after-school activities, sports, pools, and programs for seniors.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaga.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Atlanta first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Angie's Kitchen
1.2 miles from the center of Atlanta2033 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No appointment needed.
Listed on angieskitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Saint Francis Table
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
1.9 miles from the center of Atlanta48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on catholicshrineatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
SFT Community Market
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
1.9 miles from the center of Atlanta48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Thu9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
What to bring: First time shoppers should bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence.
Listed on catholicshrineatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Marketplace
Community Church
2.3 miles from the center of Atlanta838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on ccogatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lutheran Community Food Ministry
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
2.3 miles from the center of Atlanta731 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tue10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on redeemer.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Prayer Breakfast
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
2.9 miles from the center of Atlanta1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Hours
- Sun6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Listed on firstpresatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Atlanta
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Atlanta Community Food Bank
3400 N Desert Dr, Atlanta, GA 30344
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, Inc.
341 Kelly St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-2109
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fulton County
Atlanta is in Fulton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Fulton County Board of Health WIC
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyboh.com
State office
Fulton Northwest County DFCS Office
1249 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30318
Help here
- Public benefits and child support informationVisit this office for help with public benefits and information about child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
State office
Fulton South County DFCS Office
5710 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, GA 30349
Help here
- DFCS self-service accessThis office has self-service options; customers seeking benefits or child support help are directed to the Northwest County office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org
Human services · County office
Fulton County Human Services
Help here
- Housing and community supportFind county programs for housing help, home repairs, homelessness support, and fair housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyga.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership
650 Henderson Drive, Suite 438, Cartersville, GA 30120
Help here
- Community action servicesContact Tallatoona to ask about community assistance programs serving Bartow County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tallatoonacap.org
Georgia programs by kind of help
These are run by Georgia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988