Habersham County

Local offices in Habersham County

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

• Human services · State office

  Habersham County DFCS Office

  1045 Grant Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523

  Help here

  • Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through the local DFCS office.Apply online
  Call 706-754-2148DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Habersham County Health Department

  185 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA 30535

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, STI services, and other public health care by appointment or during walk-in hours.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides eligible families with food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 706-778-7156DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phdistrict2.org

• Older adults · County office

  Habersham County Senior Center

  217 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA 30535

  Help here

  • Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can visit for activities, meals, and information about community resources.
  Call 706-839-0260DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Legacy Link Georgia Mountains Area Agency on Aging

  4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionContact the regional agency to find aging and disability services for Franklin County residents.
  Call 770-538-2650DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Demorest Veterans Field Service Office

  185 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA 30535

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 706-894-1049DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Habersham County Emergency Management Agency

  175 EOC Drive, Cornelia, GA 30531

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response and recovery.
  Call 706-778-9500DirectionsWebsite

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

Habersham County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach

  63 miles from the center of Cornelia

  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

Nonprofits that serve Habersham County

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

Cities and towns in Habersham County

• Alto
• Baldwin
• Clarkesville
• Cornelia
• Demorest
• Mount Airy

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