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Local offices in Tallapoosa
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Georgia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Tallapoosa
304 Arbacoochee Road, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Help here
- Affordable public housingAsk about affordable rental housing and how to apply; call first to check application details and waiting list status.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tallapoosaga.gov
Utilities · City office
Tallapoosa Utility Billing
25 East Alabama Street, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with water, sewer, gas, garbage, or golf course bills and make a payment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tallapoosaga.gov
Older adults · City office
Tallapoosa Senior Center
160 Windom Street, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can come for meals, activities, and exercise.
- Meals on WheelsHomebound adults age 60 and older can call to ask if they qualify for delivered meals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tallapoosaga.gov
Library · Regional office
Tallapoosa Public Library
388 Bowdon Street, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Help here
- Library cards and borrowingGet a library card and borrow books and other materials from the PINES library network.
- Internet accessUse the library's internet access with a PINES library card.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tallapoosaga.gov
Local office · City office
Tallapoosa City Hall
25 East Alabama Street, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Help here
- City services and informationAsk about city services, permits, planning, and zoning.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tallapoosaga.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Tallapoosa first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.
44 miles from the center of Tallapoosa3700 Wendell Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 4 PM
Listed on anotherchanceofatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ben Hill Food Bank
Ben Hill United Methodist Church
45 miles from the center of Tallapoosa2099 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on benhillumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Food Center Atlanta
Atlanta Community Food Bank
45 miles from the center of Tallapoosa3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM; 3 PM to 6 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
- Sun9 AM to 1 PM
What to bring: Appointments are required.
Listed on acfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Grocery Spot
47 miles from the center of Tallapoosa2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 5 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
- Fri2 PM to 5 PM
Listed on thegroceryspot.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Angie's Kitchen
48 miles from the center of Tallapoosa2033 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No appointment needed.
Listed on angieskitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Marketplace
Community Church
49 miles from the center of Tallapoosa838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on ccogatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tallapoosa
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
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.
202 S. Erwin Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 1480, Cartersville, GA 30120
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Haralson County
Tallapoosa is in Haralson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Haralson County Division of Family and Children Services
21 Magnolia Street, Buchanan, GA 30113
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food, health coverage, and cash assistance for eligible families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Christian Council of Haralson County
Help here
- Food and community supportEligible residents can ask about food boxes, meals, and other local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on communitychristiancouncil.org
Child support · State office
Georgia Division of Child Support Services, Tallapoosa Dallas Office
1387 Industrial Boulevard North, Suite 102, Dallas, GA 30132
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and related services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Buchanan Housing Authority
106 Griffith Street, Buchanan, GA 30113
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and available rental vouchers for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haralsoncountyga.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Bremen Housing Authority
700 Elder Drive, Bremen, GA 30110
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and available rental vouchers for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haralsoncountyga.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Tallapoosa Housing Authority
167 Dogwood Circle, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and available rental vouchers for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haralsoncountyga.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
- 2-1-1 Georgia
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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