Cornerstone community resource guide
Food Assistance
● Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB): (404) 892-9822. Provides food bank referrals, SNAP (food stamps) enrollment assistance, and a searchable "Food Pantry Map" via their website.
● Community Church (Vicars Community Center): 838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta. Food pantry and free groceries open Wednesdays from 10 AM to 1 PM. Distributes meals to 300–400 families weekly.
● West Hunter Street Baptist Church: (404) 758-5435. Food distribution held every third Wednesday of the month at noon.
● Central Outreach and Advocacy Center: (404) 659-7119. Food pantry available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Also assists with official ID papers and food stamp applications.
● Emmaus House: (404) 523-2856. Food pantry, soup kitchens, and assistance applying for food stamps.
● Buckhead Christian Ministry: (404) 239-0058. Provides a food pantry and clothing for individuals in the Buckhead and Westside Atlanta areas.
● Abraham’s House: (404) 274-1810. Soup kitchen (Wed. 11:30 AM – 1 PM) and food pantry (Wed. 1 – 3 PM).
● Lyft Grocery Access Program: Available via the Lyft App. Provides local families with $2.50 shared rides to grocery stores.
Housing, Utilities, and Emergency Shelter
● Vicars Community Center Resilience Hub (Community Church): 838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta. A solar-powered resilience hub that serves the community during power outages and weather-related emergencies. Provides a safe place to gather, charge essential devices, and securely refrigerate medications during emergencies (not for overnight stays).
● CrossRoads Atlanta (Door-to-Door Program): (404) 873-7650. Offers rent, move-in, and utility assistance for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
● Hope Atlanta: (404) 817-7070. Programs dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Georgia.
● The Melody Project (Partners for Home): 184 Forsyth St SW. A city initiative providing 40 micro-units for unhoused residents.
● Midtown Assistance Center: (404) 681-0470. Provides rent and utility assistance for low-income working households in 10 downtown/midtown ZIP codes.
● Ben Hill United Methodist: (678) 891-0710. Offers housing and utility assistance in hardship situations.
● AID Atlanta: (404) 870-7700. Provides housing opportunities, short-term financial aid, and security deposit assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS.
● In Town Ministries: (404) 590-6956. Provides outreach, clothing, and housing support for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Employment and GED
● WorkSource Atlanta: (404) 546-3000. Free GED courses for youth and adults. Orientations held Wednesdays at 10 AM and 2 PM.
● Westside Works: (404) 458-3967. Provides career bootcamps in construction and direct connections to employment.
● Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (ACSS): (404) 874-8001. Workforce readiness, job placement, and life stabilization services for financially vulnerable individuals.
● Bobby Dodd Institute: (678) 365-0071. Vocational training, job readiness, and placement for individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
● Center for Employment Opportunities: Provides employment services specifically for individuals recently returned from incarceration.
● Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System: (404) 802-3506. Free GED classes. Requires valid ID and Social Security number.
Health and Wellness
● Giving Health (Virtual Primary Care): Text WHSBC to 51555 or call (877) 824-0099. Free virtual consultations, mental health counseling, and medication management.
● HEALing Community Center: (404) 564-7749. Primary care, pediatrics, and OB/GYN services for underserved communities.
● Vicars Community Center (Resilience Hub): 838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta. Offers health screenings and blood drives; provides secure refrigeration for medications during power outages.
● CHRIS 180: (404) 486-9034. Trauma-informed behavioral health services and support systems for children and adults.
● SisterLove, Inc.: (404) 753-7736. Free HIV/STI testing and reproductive health resources for women and marginalized communities.
● The Family Healthcare Centers of Georgia, Inc.: (404) 752-1400. Comprehensive primary and pediatric care with sliding scale payment options.
● Georgia Center for Child Advocacy: (678) 904-2880. Intervention, therapy, and forensic interviews for children.
Legal and Advocacy
● Policing Alternative & Diversion Initiative (PAD): (470) 819-4853. 566 Wells Street. Creative problem-solving and diversion services to address human needs rather than incarceration.
● Atlanta Legal Aid Society: (404) 524-5811. Free civil legal assistance for low-income individuals.
● Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation: (404) 521-0790. Free legal help for domestic violence, landlord-tenant disputes, and evictions.
● Crime Victims Advocacy Council: (770) 333-9254. Support groups for crime survivors and assistance with victim compensation claims.
● Right in the Community: (770) 427-8401. Advocacy for the legal rights of the developmentally disabled and group home information.
● Georgia Cares: 1-844-8GA-DMST. Emergency response and support for victims of sexual exploitation.
Financial Assistance
● Urban League of Greater Atlanta: (404) 659-1150. Financial education, homebuyer workshops, and foreclosure prevention.
● Bridge to Stability: (404) 525-4501. Provides short-term financial assistance and case management to achieve stability.
● Latin American Association: (404) 638-1800. Low-cost immigration assistance, adult education, and youth advocacy.
● Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM): (404) 373-2300. Provides food, medication, and utility assistance by appointment.