Gordon County
Ask about Gordon County
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Gordon County and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Gordon County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Gordon County DFCS
619 Mauldin Road NW, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Cherokee Child Support Office
45 Brook Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office that serves Gordon County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Public health · County office
Gordon County Health Department
310 North River Street, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Public health and WICGet health services, screenings, and WIC help for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gordoncountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30162
Help here
- Aging and disability helpGet referrals and support for aging, caregiving, meals, and disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgrc.gov
Veterans · State office
Rome Veterans Field Service Office
201 Calhoun Avenue, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits at the field office serving Gordon County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Gordon County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency planning and community alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gordoncountyga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Rome Career Center
462 Riverside Parkway NE, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Employment servicesGet help with job search and employment services at the career center serving Gordon County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.state.ga.us
Library · Regional office
Northwest Georgia Regional Library System
100 North Park Avenue, Calhoun, GA 30701
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, and meeting space at the Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ngrl.org
Gordon County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Gordon County, closest to the center of Calhoun first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach
55 miles from the center of Calhoun3110 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
Listed on sutherscenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Grocery Spot
56 miles from the center of Calhoun2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 5 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
- Fri2 PM to 5 PM
Listed on thegroceryspot.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Prayer Breakfast
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
58 miles from the center of Calhoun1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Hours
- Sun6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Listed on firstpresatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Venable Food Market
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
58 miles from the center of Calhoun1328 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.
Listed on empowerline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gordon County
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
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
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
Georgia Legal Services Program
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
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.
202 S. Erwin Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 1480, Cartersville, GA 30120
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Gordon 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Georgia
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