Oxford

Local offices in Oxford

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

• Utilities · City office

  Oxford Utility Billing

  110 West Clark Street, Oxford, GA 30054

  Help here

  • Utility service and billingApply for city utility service, pay a bill, or ask about a utility account.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 770-786-7004DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Georgia Department of Labor Covington Career Center

  7249 Industrial Boulevard NE, Covington, GA 30014

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment helpVisit for help with job searches, career services, and unemployment questions.
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov

• State office

  Georgia Department of Driver Services Covington Customer Service Center

  8134 Geiger St, Covington, GA 30014

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia driver license or identification card at this center.Apply online
  Call 678-413-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov

• Local office · City office

  Oxford City Hall

  110 West Clark Street, Oxford, GA 30054

  Help here

  • City services and informationAsk about city services, report a problem, or get help reaching a city office.Read more
  Call 770-786-7004DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Oxford, Georgia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry

  Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church

  30 miles from the center of Oxford

  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

  Emergency Food Assistance

  Caring For Others, Inc.

  30 miles from the center of Oxford

  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

  AIM Atlanta Food Pantry

  AIM Atlanta

  30 miles from the center of Oxford

  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

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc. Food Pantry

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc.

  30 miles from the center of Oxford

  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

• Free meals

  Saint Francis Table

  Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

  31 miles from the center of Oxford

  48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 404-521-1866DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  SFT Community Market

  Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

  31 miles from the center of Oxford

  48 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.

  Call 404-521-1866DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Oxford

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

Job help near Oxford

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 Oxford. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Covington Career Center

  2.5 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

  8.7 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 · Affiliate center

  DeKalb WorkSorce Center

  Also helps young people

  24 miles away

  4572 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

  Call 404-687-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 30, 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 Newton County

Oxford is in Newton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Alcovy Covington Child Support Office

  4129 Mill Street NE, Covington, GA 30014-2546

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help opening or managing a child support case and arranging support payments.Apply online
  Call 844-694-2347DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Newton County DFCS Office

  4117 Mill Street NE, Covington, GA 30014

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with food, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  Call 770-784-2490DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Public health · Regional office

  Newton County Health Center

  8203 Hazelbrand Road, Covington, GA 30014

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health center for local public health services and appointments.
  • WICCall the health department to ask about WIC nutrition support and appointments.
  Call 770-786-9086DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Newton County Senior Services

  6183 Turner Lake Road, Covington, GA 30014

  Help here

  • Senior services and mealsAsk about senior activities and meal services for eligible older residents.
  Call 770-787-0038DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  305 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30610

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for aging, disability, caregiver, and long-term care services.
  Call 800-474-7540DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Newton 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