Pickens County

Local offices in Pickens County

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

• State office

  Pickens County DFCS Office

  1258 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or cash help through the county DFCS office.Apply online
  Call 706-692-4701DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of Pickens County 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local food, housing, utility, health, and employment resources.
  Call 866-892-9211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Pickens County Health Department

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall to arrange public health services while the Pickens clinic is closed.
  • WICCall the health district to ask about WIC eligibility, appointments, and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 706-253-2821Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportCall for information and referrals to services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 800-759-2963DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Jasper Veterans Field Service Office

  934 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and services at the office serving Gilmer County.
  Call 706-301-5720DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Pickens County Emergency Management Agency

  1266 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet emergency information and learn how the county prepares for and responds to disasters.
  Call 706-253-8954DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Blue Ridge Career Center

  946 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

  Help here

  • Job search and employment supportGet help looking for work and using employment services.
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Sequoyah Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library cards and learning resourcesGet a library card to borrow books and use digital resources, computers, and databases.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 770-479-3090Website

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

Pickens County, Georgia Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry

  Suthers Center Christian Outreach

  41 miles from the center of Jasper

  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

• Free meals

  Prayer Breakfast

  First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

  47 miles from the center of Jasper

  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

• Free grocery market

  Venable Food Market

  First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta

  47 miles from the center of Jasper

  1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM
  • Fri1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Working poor residents of Midtown Atlanta

  What to bring: Bring a photo ID, Social Security number for each household member, and proof of residence.

  Call 404-228-7746DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  The Grocery Spot

  48 miles from the center of Jasper

  2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

  Hours

  • Tue2 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri2 PM to 5 PM
  Call 404-969-2320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Lutheran Community Food Ministry

  Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

  48 miles from the center of Jasper

  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

  Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry

  Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.

  48 miles from the center of Jasper

  3700 Wendell Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 4 PM
  Call 678-974-5989DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Pickens County

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

Job help near Pickens County

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 Pickens County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Blue Ridge Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  946 Appalachian Highway, PO Box 488, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

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

  Call 706-510-0546DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  Cartersville Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  28 miles away

  19 Felton Place, Cartersville, GA 30120

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

  Call Virtual Agent: 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  Georgia Department of Labor - Cobb-Cherokee Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  31 miles away

  465 Big Shanty Rd, Marietta, GA 30066-3303

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

  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 1, 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.

Cities and towns in Pickens County

• Jasper
• Talking Rock

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