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Local offices in McDonough
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Henry County DFCS Office
125 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Food, cash, and Medicaid benefitsApply in person for food assistance, TANF cash assistance, and Medicaid.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and work.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Housing help · Regional office
McDonough Housing Authority
345 Simpson Street, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Public housingThe housing authority accepts applications for affordable public housing when its waiting list is open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonoughha.org
Utilities · City office
City of McDonough Customer Service Department
136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Water, sewer, and sanitation billsPay your city utility bill, ask about charges, or arrange water and sewer service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonoughga.org
State office
Georgia DDS McDonough Crossing Kroger Kiosk
301 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Driver license renewalsUse the self-service kiosk to renew a Georgia driver license.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
City of McDonough Public Works
136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- City parks and recreation facilitiesFind information about city parks and facilities maintained by Public Works.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonoughga.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of McDonough first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Emergency Food Assistance
Caring For Others, Inc.
20 miles from the center of McDonough3537 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.
Listed on caring4others.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry
Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church
21 miles from the center of McDonough2730 Browns Mill Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
We give food on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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.
22 miles from the center of McDonough122 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
Listed on motivatedbypeoplefoundation.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
AIM Atlanta Food Pantry
AIM Atlanta
22 miles from the center of McDonough1966 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.
Listed on aimatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Saint Francis Table
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
26 miles from the center of McDonough48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on catholicshrineatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
SFT Community Market
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
26 miles from the center of McDonough48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Thu9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
What to bring: First time shoppers should bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence.
Listed on catholicshrineatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve McDonough
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
Atlanta Community Food Bank
3400 N Desert Dr, Atlanta, GA 30344
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
Henry County Board of Commissioners
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near McDonough
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 McDonough. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkSource Atlanta Regional - Clayton Career Resource Center
14 miles away
3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Morrow, GA 30260
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkSource Atlanta Regional Rockdale
Also helps young people
16 miles away
1400 Parker Road, Lobby A (no lobby), Conyers, GA 30094
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Covington Career Center
21 miles away
7249 Industrial Blvd North East, Covington, GA 30014
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2025
Unemployment benefits in Georgia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board - Area 7
229 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303
Workforce board
Office of Workforce Development
1800 Century Place NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30345
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 Henry County
McDonough is in Henry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Flint McDonough Child Support Services
2030 Avalon Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Child support servicesResidents can get help with child support services for Henry County cases.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Henry County Division of Family and Children Services
125 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with food benefits, Medicaid, and cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
State office
Henry County WIC and Nutrition Center
135 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families with young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Clayton County Community Services Authority
1000 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297
Help here
- Energy bill assistanceThe agency serves Henry County residents seeking help with heating or cooling bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Henry County Health Department
135 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, screenings, family planning, and other health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Older adults · County office
Henry County Senior Services
1050 Florence McGarity Boulevard, McDonough, GA 30252
Help here
- Meals and in-home supportOlder adults can ask about delivered meals, senior center programs, and help at home.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountyga.gov
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
- Georgia 2-1-1
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.
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