Carl

Local offices in Carl

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Northeast Georgia 211

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to get free, confidential referrals for local food, housing, health, job, child care, and other support.
  Call 706-353-1313Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynega.org

• Local office · City office

  Town of Carl Town Hall

  1690 Carl-Bethlehem Road, Auburn, GA 30011

  Help here

  • Town officeVisit or call the town office for help with town government questions.
  Call 770-867-1308DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcarl.gov

• Library · City office

  Library at Town Hall

  1690 Carl-Bethlehem Road, Auburn, GA 30011

  Help here

  • Library accessThe town website says a library for residents is located at Town Hall.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcarl.gov

Town of Carl website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach

  31 miles from the center of Carl

  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

  Prayer Breakfast

  First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

  36 miles from the center of Carl

  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

• Free grocery market

  Venable Food Market

  First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

  36 miles from the center of Carl

  1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM
  • Fri1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Working poor residents of Midtown Atlanta

  What to bring: Bring a photo ID, Social Security number for each household member, and proof of residence.

  Call 404-228-7746DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Lutheran Community Food Ministry

  Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

  36 miles from the center of Carl

  731 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

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Saint Francis Table

  Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

  37 miles from the center of Carl

  48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 404-521-1866DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  SFT Community Market

  Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

  37 miles from the center of Carl

  48 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.

  Call 404-521-1866DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Carl

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

Offices for all of Barrow County

Carl is in Barrow County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Barrow County Division of Family and Children Services

  63 Lays Drive, Suite 200, Winder, GA 30680

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or cash help through the county DFCS office.Apply online
  Call 770-868-4222DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Barrow County Senior Citizens Center

  80 Lee Street, Winder, GA 30680

  Help here

  • Senior center and home delivered mealsOlder county residents can join activities, have a daily lunch, or ask about meal delivery at home.
  Call 770-307-3025DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Piedmont Winder Child Support Office

  63 Lays Drive, Suite 100, Winder, GA 30680

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, including setting up or managing support orders.Apply online
  Call 770-868-4182DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION)

  2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceContact ACTION to ask about community assistance and programs serving Barrow County.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Winder Housing Authority

  163 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winder, GA 30680

  Help here

  • Affordable housingFind information about affordable housing and apply when a housing list is open.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Barrow County Health Department

  15 Porter Street East, Winder, GA 30680

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other clinic services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
  Call 770-307-3011DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Barrow County

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