The Benevolent Ministry of New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church is dedicated to embodying the love and compassion of Christ by providing support and assistance to those in need within our community. Our mission is to offer relief, hope, and empowerment to individuals and families facing challenges, ensuring that every person experiences the care and support they need to thrive. Through acts of service, we strive to reflect God’s grace, promote dignity, and foster resilience.
DEAM provides emergency food and basic health supplies to qualifying residents. Depending on food pantry stocks, DEAM can generally give out bags of groceries and supplies that will provide three nutritious meals/day for three days for all qualifying family members once per month.
Basic health supplies include soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine hygiene supplies and diapers, and are dependent on current pantry supply.
Eligibility: The services are provided to all qualifying residents without regard to race, gender, age, religion or sexual or orientation. Due to limited financial resources, unfortunately it is not always possible to help all qualifying residents.
All clients must apply in-person at the main DEAM office at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Monday–Friday 9:00-11:30 AM before receiving food.
Phone: 404-373-2300
Website: www.deamdecatur.org
Salvation Army Financial Emergency Services Centers – The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Command
Salvation Army Financial Emergency Services each day throughout Metro Atlanta, provides emergency and life-sustaining assistance with food, clothing, rent/mortgage, utilities, school supplies and furniture to individuals and families facing a financial crisis.
Phone: 404-486-2714
Address:
3500 Sherrydale Lane
Decatur, GA 30032
Veterans Center Incorporated
This program reconstructs the lives of homeless, disabled, and disadvantaged veterans by helping them through several services that include housing, food services, etc. It is focused on improving the quality of their life, their families, and their communities by providing unparalleled solutions that focus on financial security, wellness and “Serving Those Who Have Served Us.”
Phone: 678-792-8387
Website: www.vetscenterinc.org
Food Pantry and Clothes Closet – Sarah’s Closet & Comprehensive Services
Through its Client-Closet – SCCS not only provides clients with access to only fresh and whole foods, but families are also able to choose from a number of “gently used” donated clothing items from coats, shoes, dresses, pants, etc. for the entire family. SCCS clients may participate in the Food Pantry and Clothing once every 8 weeks.
Based on the number of individuals in your household, you will need to provide identification for each person/child residing in your household. See list of acceptable documentation below:
Phone: 770-593-3282
Website: www.sarahsclosetdecatur.org
Address:
5285 Flat Shoals Parkway
Decatur, Georgia 30034
Family and Individuals Program – P.U.S.H. Non – Profit Organization
Family and Individuals Program provides emergency food, housing and utility assistance to families and individuals.
Phone: 678-476-3712
Email: help@pushnonprofit.com
Website: www.pushnonprofit.com
Address:
925 Main Street
Suite 206
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
Home Delivered Meal –Mom’s Meals
Mom’s Meals Nourish Care Long Term Services and Support/Home and Community Based Services Program provides Home Delivered Meals to the elderly, disabled, and individuals in poor health, who are eligible for economic assistance through Medicaid Waiver or other government-funded nutrition programs.
Eligibility (must meet one of the conditions):
Phone: 877-508-6667
Full Cart-Feeding Children Everywhere
Full Cart delivers delicious meal kits and popular grocery items right to your front door. Perfect for hard working individuals and families looking for a way to extend their grocery budget. You pay only the cost of shipping and receive a bag of groceries shipped right to your door; a service valued at over $40.
Eligibility: Qualification for the program is based on economic factors and on a need-based
system. Full Cart sources ingredients from farms and partners across the US and the minimum shelf life from shipping is 6 months.
Website (apply online): www.fullcart.org
Georgia Food Stamps (SNAP) – Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
The Georgia Food Stamp Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a federally funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food.
Eligibility: Eligibility and benefit amounts are determined by your income, resources, and family size. To apply for benefits, the head of household, a household member, or authorized person representing the household may complete an application for assistance. An application can be received from your local County Department of Family and Children Services or from the DHS website, After your application is filed, you are a member of your household must participate in a phone interview conducted by a case manager at DFCS.
Phone: 404-370-5076
Website: dfcs.georgia.gov/food-stamps
Address: Georgia Division of Family and Children Services – DeKalb County:
178 Sams Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally funded health and nutrition program for infants and children age 1 to 5 years (including foster children), pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers (up to 1 year), and postpartum women (up to 6 months). WIC serves women, infants, and children in families with income at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level or enrolled in Medicaid; and who are at risk for nutritional deficiencies.
Eligibility: Must be a low income pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum woman or low-income parent or guardian who is the sole provider of children under age five who are at nutritional risk.
Phone: 404-508-7777
Locations:
T.O. Vinson Health Center | Clifton Springs Health Center | North DeKalb Health Center |
Tucker DeKalb WIC | East DeKalb Health Center |
Critical Financial Assistance – Operation Homefront
The Critical Assistance program assists military families during difficult times by providing food assistance, auto and home repair, vision care, travel, transportation, moving assistance, essential home items, and rent-free transitional housing for wounded veterans and their families.
Eligibility: If you need financial assistance, are active duty, deployed, a veteran, or are a wounded, ill or injured service member and meet our criteria, you may be eligible for assistance.
Phone: 877-264-3968
Website: www.operationhomefront.net
HUD PUBLIC Housing Program – Housing Authority of DeKalb County
Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly. And people with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high-rise apartments for elderly families. Programs and services administered by the authority include the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program, veterans housing assistance, resident support services, and multi-family tax exempt bonds. In addition, the Housing Authority has established partnerships with local agencies and affiliates to provide support services to our residents and the DeKalb community at large.
Phone: 404-270-2500
Website: http://www.dekalbhousing.org/
Address:
750 Commerce Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers – Housing Authority of the City of Decatur, Georgia
The Housing Choice Vouchers program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. Housing choice vouchers are administered locally by public housing agencies (PHAs).
Phone: 404-270-2100
Website: www.decaturhousing.org
Address:
750 Commerce Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30030
HUD Public Housing Program – Housing Authority of DeKalb County
Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high-rise apartments for elderly families.
Independent Living Program – Center for Victims
Independent living program assists youth in out-of-home placements to plan for their future and to make a successful transition to adulthood. This program encourages teens to actively engage in the adult living preparation process. Each teen receives written information about transitional and adult issues.
Phone: 404-292-6420
Website: www.positivegrowthinc.net/service-descriptions/independent-living-program/
Address:
4036 East Ponce de Leon Avenue
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
Permanent Supportive Housing Program – The Quilt Inc.
This program is designed to end homelessness and support re-entry into community and environments where clients can demonstrate their social and work skills. Our Mission is to
provide a safe, secure, and stable housing program through effective supervision, appropriate treatment, and a continuum of services that promote successful living in society.
Phone: 678-778-0937
Website: www.thequilttransitionalservices.com
Address:
4151 Memorial Drive Suite 207-A
Decatur, Georgia 30032
(SSVF) Supportive Services for Veteran Families – Decatur Cooperative Ministry
SSVF staff members address personal needs and set realistic goals to put households on a path to stability, peace, hope and opportunity. By empowering Veteran families, SSVF is committed to serving those who served us and advancing housing permanency within our Veteran community.
Phone: 404-371-9334
Website: www.decaturcooperativeministry.org/
Residential Care – Self-Reliance Guidance Program- Positive Growth, Inc
Positive Growth, Inc. Self-Reliance Guidance Program (SRGP) is a Transitional Living Program designed to promote self-sufficiency and independence for young adults who have transitioned through the foster care system or have been terminated by the foster care system and/or are considered certified homeless. Our Self-Reliance Guidance provides supportive and supervised housing for young adults who cannot live safely with a parent or relative and who have no other stable living arrangement. We provide young adults with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to become self-sufficient.
Eligibility: Cannot actively be using or abusing drugs and or alcohol. Must attend school or be employed full/part-time. Participants cannot have any adult violent criminal history within two prior years.
Phone: 404-292-6420
Website: www.positivegrowthinc.org/self-reliance-guidance-program/
Email: residential@positivegrowthinc.org
Address:
4036 East Ponce de Leon Avenue
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
First Month’s Rent Program – Hope Atlanta
Rapid Rehousing Program helps homeless households acquire permanent housing in the Metro area, including assistance with security deposits. Program provided people who are currently homeless but are in need of a temporary boost the ability to move beyond their current crisis.
Phone: 404-817-7070
Website: www.hopeatlanta.org
Address:
34 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing-Hope Atlanta
Homeless prevention provides a continuum of services aimed at addressing issues that impede clients from becoming self-sufficient and which, if not addressed, could eventually lead to eviction and homelessness. Services include case management, crisis counseling, information and referral, employment assistance, and financial assistance. Financial assistance is used to pay past-due rent to prevent eviction. Rapid Rehousing Program helps homeless households acquire permanent housing in the metro area, including assistance with security deposits.
Program provided people who are currently homeless but are in need of a temporary boost the ability to move beyond their current crisis.
Phone: 404-817-7070
Website: www.hopeatlanta.org
Address:
34 Peachtree Street NW Suite 700
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Project Take Charge
Decatur Cooperative Ministry provides housing programs to homeless families and provides homelessness prevention programs to very low-income seniors, Veterans and households who are at imminent risk of losing their housing.
Project Take Charge helps homeless individuals as well as DeKalb County residents who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure, or disconnection of utility service.
Services offered include:
Eligibility: You must be a resident of DeKalb County, Georgia. You must have a regular and verifiable source of income that can help you meet monthly expenses after receiving financial assistance. If you are in danger of eviction, you must have a late notice or dispossessory warrant from the DeKalb County Court. If you are in danger of utility cut-off, you must have a cut-off notice, Limited funds are available for mortgage assistance from time to time, and a letter from your mortgage company stating plans to foreclose is required in order to be considered for this type of assistance. You must be willing and able to attend the three-part financial management education class. You can choose between morning and evening sessions. Classes are held every other week. You must be willing to speak with a project Take Charge case manager at least once a month for 90 days to discuss your progress and challenges in meeting your goals for financial stability.
Phone: 404-284-4411
Website: www.decaturcoorperativeministry.org
Salvation Army Financial Emergency Services Centers – The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Area Command
Salvation Army Financial Emergency Services Centers each day throughout Metro Atlanta provide emergency and life-sustaining assistance with food, clothing, rent/mortgage, utilities, school supplies and furniture to individuals and families facing a financial crisis.
Phone: 404-486-2900 / 404-486-2714
Website: www.salvationarmyatlanta.org
Address:
3500 Sherrydale Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Disclaimer: The resources and assistance programs listed in this Resource Guide are subject to change. Availability may vary depending on funding, eligibility, and organizational policies. Please contact each organization directly to confirm current services and requirements.
