Jersey

Local offices in Jersey

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

• Local office · City office

  Jersey City Hall

  Help here

  • Town government informationContact the town about local government and council meetings.
  Call 770-464-3652Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach

  32 miles from the center of Jersey

  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

• Food pantry

  AIM Atlanta Food Pantry

  AIM Atlanta

  33 miles from the center of Jersey

  1966 Lakewood Terrace SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

  Hours

  • Wed2 PM to 5 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs food

  What to bring: No ID or paperwork.

  Call 404-622-7931DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry

  Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church

  33 miles from the center of Jersey

  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

• Free meals

  Lutheran Community Food Ministry

  Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

  34 miles from the center of Jersey

  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

• Food pantry

  Emergency Food Assistance

  Caring For Others, Inc.

  34 miles from the center of Jersey

  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

• Free meals

  Prayer Breakfast

  First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

  34 miles from the center of Jersey

  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

Nonprofits that serve Jersey

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

Job help near Jersey

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Jersey. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Covington Career Center

  7.9 miles away

  7249 Industrial Blvd North East, Covington, GA 30014

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 770-784-2455DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2025

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkSource Atlanta Regional Rockdale

  Also helps young people

  13 miles away

  1400 Parker Road, Lobby A (no lobby), Conyers, GA 30094

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  Call 678-821-2236DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkSource Atlanta Regional-Gwinnett Career Resource Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  3805 Crestwood Pkwy NW, Building 300, Duluth, GA 30096

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

  Call 678-268-6610DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Walton County

Jersey is in Walton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Walton County Division of Family and Children Services

  300 Georgia Avenue, Suite 100, Monroe, GA 30655

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance through the state benefits office.Apply online
  Call 770-207-4176DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Walton County WIC, Monroe

  1404 South Madison Avenue, Monroe, GA 30655

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children.
  Call 770-207-4125DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Walton County WIC, Loganville

  4385 Pecan Street, Loganville, GA 30052

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children.
  Call 770-466-1789DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Alcovy Monroe Child Support Office

  300 Georgia Avenue, Suite 200, Monroe, GA 30655

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases served by this office.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Northeast Georgia 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local food, housing, utility, health, job, and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

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

• 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

Everything in Walton 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