Fairburn

Local offices in Fairburn

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Fairburn Housing Authority

  88 Pine Street, Fairburn, GA 30213

  Help here

  • Public housingThe authority provides public housing for eligible residents, but its waiting lists are currently closed.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 770-306-8221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Fairburn Utilities Department

  56 Malone Street SW, Fairburn, GA 30213

  Help here

  • Utility service and billingApply for city utility service, pay a bill, or ask about electricity, water, sewer, and trash service.
  • Utility bill assistanceFairburn residents who qualify can ask the city about help with overdue utility bills.Read more
  Call 770-964-2244DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairburn.com

• Local office · City office

  Fairburn City Hall

  56 Malone Street SW, Fairburn, GA 30213

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city departments and finding local government services.
  Call 770-964-2244DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairburn.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Fairburn Parks and Recreation

  149 SW Broad Street, Fairburn, GA 30213

  Help here

  • Senior recreation programsAdults can contact Parks and Recreation about senior activities and programs.
  • Community recreation programsResidents can ask about city recreation programs and reserve available facilities.
  Call 770-964-2244DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairburn.com

• Library · County office

  Fairburn Library

  60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, or study and meet in its rooms.
  Call 404-613-5750DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Fairburn website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Ben Hill Food Bank

  Ben Hill United Methodist Church

  11 miles from the center of Fairburn

  2099 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 1 PM
  Call 404-344-0618DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Emergency Food Assistance

  Caring For Others, Inc.

  14 miles from the center of Fairburn

  3537 Browns Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30354

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1:30 PM

  Who can come: People living in ZIP codes 30310, 30291, 30349, 30315, 30344, and 30354

  What to bring: Bring proof of residence, proof of income, and proof of all household members. You must have lived at your current address for at least six months. Food assistance is available up to three times per year, no more than once per month.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on caring4others.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc. Food Pantry

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc.

  14 miles from the center of Fairburn

  122 Cleveland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30315

  Hours

  • Tue5 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Thu4 PM to 7 PM (1st of the month)
  • Sat10 AM to 2 PM (1st of the month)
  • Sun3 PM to 6 PM (2nd and last of the month)

  Who can come: All are welcome

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on motivatedbypeoplefoundation.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry

  Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church

  15 miles from the center of Fairburn

  2730 Browns Mill Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  We give food on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

  Call 404-361-0835DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on maranathasda.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Food Center Atlanta

  Atlanta Community Food Bank

  15 miles from the center of Fairburn

  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

  Community Marketplace

  Community Church

  15 miles from the center of Fairburn

  838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

  Hours

  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Fairburn

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

Offices for all of Fulton County

Fairburn 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.
  Call 770-515-9942Website

  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
  DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 404-206-5778DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

  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.
  Call 404-612-8077Website

  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.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Fulton 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