Lovejoy

Local offices in Lovejoy

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

• Local office · City office

  Lovejoy City Hall

  2296 Talmadge Road, Lovejoy, GA 30250

  Help here

  • City services and recordsVisit or call City Hall with questions about city services, official records, or local concerns.
  • City utility billingContact City Hall for help with city utility service and billing.
  Call 770-471-2304DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Lovejoy Branch Library

  1721 McDonough Road, Hampton, GA 30228

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use its learning and information resources.
  Call 770-472-8129DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Lovejoy Community Center

  11622 Hastings Bridge Road, Lovejoy, GA 30250

  Help here

  • Community center and recreationVisit the center for public playground, pavilion, walking trail, and basketball courts, or call to reserve event space.
  • Notary and document servicesThe center offers notary, copying, printing, and fax services for a small fee.
  Call 770-471-2304DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Lovejoy website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Emergency Food Assistance

  Caring For Others, Inc.

  15 miles from the center of Lovejoy

  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

  Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry

  Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church

  17 miles from the center of Lovejoy

  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

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc. Food Pantry

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc.

  17 miles from the center of Lovejoy

  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

  AIM Atlanta Food Pantry

  AIM Atlanta

  18 miles from the center of Lovejoy

  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

  Ben Hill Food Bank

  Ben Hill United Methodist Church

  21 miles from the center of Lovejoy

  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

  Community Marketplace

  Community Church

  21 miles from the center of Lovejoy

  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 Lovejoy

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

Offices for all of Clayton County

Lovejoy is in Clayton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Clayton County Division of Family and Children Services

  877 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  • Child and family servicesContact the office about child protective services, foster care, and related family services.Read more
  Call 770-473-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Clayton County Health District WIC Clinic

  1117 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 678-610-7199DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Georgia Division of Child Support Services, Clayton Jonesboro Office

  1380 Southlake Plaza Drive, Morrow, GA 30260

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases where both parents live in Georgia.
  Call 844-694-2347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.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

• Housing help · County office

  Clayton County Housing and Community Development

  1671 Adamson Parkway, Morrow, GA 30260

  Help here

  • Housing and community development informationContact the department for information about county housing and community development programs.
  Call 770-210-5208DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of Clayton County

  732 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297

  Help here

  • Housing and emergency assistanceAsk about home repair grants, emergency rent or mortgage help, and homeownership support for eligible residents.Apply online
  Call 404-362-1200DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Clayton 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