Chamblee

Local offices in Chamblee

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Chamblee Parks and Recreation

  3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341

  Help here

  • Recreation programsFind and register for city recreation programs and activities.Apply online
  Call 770-986-5016DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chambleega.myrec.com

City of Chamblee website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach

  1.5 miles from the center of Chamblee

  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

  7.9 miles from the center of Chamblee

  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

  7.9 miles from the center of Chamblee

  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

  8.8 miles from the center of Chamblee

  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

  10 miles from the center of Chamblee

  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

  10 miles from the center of Chamblee

  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 Chamblee

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

Offices for all of DeKalb County

Chamblee is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  DeKalb Public Health WIC

  3807 Clairmont Road NE, Chamblee, GA 30341

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 404-508-7777DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Stone Mountain DeKalb Decatur Child Support Office

  2910 Miller Road, Suite 100, Decatur, GA 30035

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases served by this office.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  DeKalb County DFCS Office

  2300 Parklake Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and TANFResidents can apply for food, health coverage, and temporary cash assistance through DFCS.Apply online
  Call 404-370-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.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

• Human services · County office

  DeKalb County Human Services

  Help here

  • Human services referralsCall to connect with county programs and community support for your family.
  Call 404-270-1178Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  DeKalb Public Health

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other public health services at county health centers.
  Call 404-294-3700Website

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

Everything in DeKalb 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