Temple
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Local offices in Temple
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Temple Utility Billing
240 Carrollton Street, Temple, GA 30179
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billingGet help starting utility service, asking about a bill, or paying your water, sewer, and garbage bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on templega.us
Older adults · City office
Temple Senior Center
280 Rome Street, Temple, GA 30179
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join activities, have weekday lunch, and ask about meals delivered at home.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on templega.us
Library · Regional office
Ruth Holder Public Library
337 Sage Street, Temple, GA 30179
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wgrls.org
Local office · City office
Temple City Hall
240 Carrollton Street, Temple, GA 30179
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and for information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on templega.us
City of Temple, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Temple first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.
29 miles from the center of Temple3700 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
30 miles from the center of Temple2099 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
30 miles from the center of Temple3500 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
32 miles from the center of Temple2615 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
34 miles from the center of Temple2033 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
34 miles from the center of Temple838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on ccogatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Temple
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
Community Action for Improvement, Inc.
1380 Lafayette Parkway, La Grange, GA 30241
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Carroll County
Temple is in Carroll County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Coweta Carrollton Child Support Office
1124 North Park Street, Suite R, Carrollton, GA 30117
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases served by this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Carroll County Division of Family and Children Services
165 Independence Drive, Carrollton, GA 30116
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
Carroll County WIC and Nutrition Center
1004 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30116
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Carrollton
1 Roop Street, Carrollton, GA 30117
Help here
- Income-based housingApply for income-based rental housing when the waiting list is open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carrolltonhousingauthority.com
Public health · Regional office
Carroll County Health Department
1004 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30116
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, screenings, family planning, and other county health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Older adults · Regional office
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging
13273 GA Highway 34 East, Franklin, GA 30217
Help here
- Aging and disability supportAsk about local services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.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
- 211
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.
Call 988Text 988