Bartow County

Local offices in Bartow County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Bartow County DFCS Office

  47 Brook Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for or ask about SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits.Apply online
  Call 770-387-3900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Etowah Area Consolidated Housing Authority

  240 Stonewall Street, Cartersville, GA 30120

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about its housing programs and applications.
  Call 770-382-1414DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on etowahha.com

• Public health · State office

  Bartow County Health Department

  100 Zena Drive SE, Cartersville, GA 30121

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesGet public health services and health information from the county health department.
  • WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 770-382-1920DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgapublichealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Georgia

  1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30162

  Help here

  • Aging services screeningCall to be screened for aging services available to Bartow County residents.
  Call 706-295-6485DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

• Child support · State office

  Cherokee Cartersville Child Support Office

  45 Brook Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases served by this office.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Bartow County Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county emergency management agency about local emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 770-387-5151Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gema.georgia.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Cartersville Career Center

  19 Felton Place, Cartersville, GA 30120-2148

  Help here

  • Employment and career helpGet help with job searches and career services at the state career center.
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov

• State office

  Cartersville Customer Service Center

  1304 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA 30121

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply for, renew, replace, or update a Georgia driver's license or identification card.
  Call 678-413-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov

• Library · County office

  Bartow County Library System

  429 West Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library resources and services for information, learning, and recreation.
  Call 770-382-4203DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bartowlibrary.org

Bartow County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Bartow County, closest to the center of Cartersville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry

  Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.

  32 miles from the center of Cartersville

  3700 Wendell Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 4 PM
  Call 678-974-5989DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on anotherchanceofatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  The Grocery Spot

  33 miles from the center of Cartersville

  2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

  Hours

  • Tue2 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri2 PM to 5 PM
  Call 404-969-2320DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thegroceryspot.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Food Center Atlanta

  Atlanta Community Food Bank

  33 miles from the center of Cartersville

  3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM; 3 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
  • Sun9 AM to 1 PM

  What to bring: Appointments are required.

  Call 478-394-4547DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on acfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach

  34 miles from the center of Cartersville

  3110 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 10 AM

  Who can come: Members of the surrounding community experiencing temporary life challenges

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sutherscenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Angie's Kitchen

  34 miles from the center of Cartersville

  2033 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.

  Call 404-287-8292DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on angieskitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Prayer Breakfast

  First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

  35 miles from the center of Cartersville

  1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

  Hours

  • Sun6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
  Call 404-892-8461DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on firstpresatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bartow County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Bartow County

• Adairsville
• Cartersville
• Emerson
• Euharlee
• Kingston
• Taylorsville
• White

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