Community Resource Guide (Gwinnett & Dekalb County)
Food Security
Buford
• Buford Family SDA Church, 4042 Friendship Road, Buford, GA 30518, 678-292-5954
• North Gwinnett Co-op, 4395 Commerce Dr., Buford, GA 30518, 770-271-9733
• The Bridge Community COG, 2026 Braselton Hwy, Buford, GA 30519, 470-299-8300
• Exodus Outreach, Inc., 251 Bona Rd., Buford, Georgia 30518, 770-945-9064
Dacula
Hamilton Mill United Methodist, 1450 Pine Road, Dacula, GA 30019, 770-271-8855
Doraville
Center for Pan-Asian Community Services, 3510 Shallowford Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30341,
(770) 936-0969 ***in-language services possible
Duluth
• Life Changers Family Worship Christian Center, 3256 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA
30096, 678-540-4800
• Duluth Cooperative Ministry, Inc., 3395 Fox St NW., Duluth, GA 30096, 770-232-7454
• Friendship Baptist Church of Duluth Inc., 3375 Church Lane, Duluth, GA 30096, 770-
497-8227
• CrossPointe the Church at Gwinnett Ctr, 1800 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30097, 678-
812-4500
Grayson
• Highlands Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church, 830 Grayson Parkway, Grayson,
GA 30017, 770-978-3001
• Southeast Gwinnett Co-op, 55 Grayson Industrial Parkway, Grayson, GA 30017, 770-
985-5229
Johns Creek
Please call before going to any of these pantries or kitchens to make sure they are open and
serving people. If you do not see your city listed, please look at 2 neighboring cities.
Good News Atlanta Church, 11000 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek, GA 30097, 678 473 1594
Lawrenceville
• Joy Community Kitchen, Inc., 329 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-
963-4858
• Love Outreach Mission, 1294 Braselton Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 770-339-
1916
• The Quinn House, 555 Hurricane Shoals Road NW, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-962-
0470
• Streetwise Georgia, Inc., 1777 Cedars Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 678-985-9952
• Gethsemane Haitian Church of God, 260 Shannon Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, 770-
558-1950
Lawrenceville
• Ministerio Shalom Inc., 3865 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, 770-
674-4352
• New Life Fellowship, Inc. – Bread of Life Food Ministries, 990 Martins Chapel Rd.,
Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 770-513-1007
• Gwinnett County Service Branch of Salvation Army, 3455 Sugarloaf Pkwy.,
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044, 770-724-1661
• Signs & Wonders, Inc., 120 S. Perry St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-962-0470
• Vision Academy Life Center, 458 Chestnut St., Lawrenceville, GA 30045, 678-206-0688
• Cafe Community Center, Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA, 770-236- 8604
Lilburn
• Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 4700 Church Street NW, Lilburn,30047, 770-923-
3936
• New Bethel International COG, 1025 Killian Hill Rd SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, 678-639-
1500
• Peace House Inc., 2158 McDaniels Bridge Ct. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, 404-641-9248
• Lilburn Cooperative Ministry, 5329 Five Forks Trickum, Lilburn, GA 30047, 770-931-
8333
• Mercy Seed Resource Center Inc, 4037 Darling Court SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, 770-925-
8600
Loganville
N/A Closest ones are in Grayson and Snellville
Norcross
• Big Step International Support Inc., 6051 Oakbrook Parkway, Norcross, GA 30093, 770-
687-2456
• Norcross Cooperative Ministry, 2275 Mitchell Road, Norcross, GA 30071, 770-263-8268
• City of Hope Community Development, 182 Hunter Street, Norcross, GA 30071, 770-
441-2948
• Circle of Love – First Senior Center, 7116 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Bldg Y, Norcross, GA
30071, 470-289-2222
Peachtree Corners
Ministerio Internacional El Rey Jesus Georgia Inc., 4350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Ste. 500D,
Peachtree Corner, GA 30071, 770-864-1023
Snellville
• Christ First Community Church, 4576 Lenora Church Road, Snellville, 30039, 770-885-
7140
• Overcomers House, Inc., 2114 Fountain Square, Snellville, GA 30078, 678-615-7714
• Purpose World Inc, 1905 Highpoint RD, Snellville, GA 30078, 762-333- 2630
• Developmental Disabilities Ministries, Inc., 6320 Amherst Court, Norcross, GA 30092,
770-623-4899
Stone Mountain
• Potter’s House Family and Children Treatment Cntr, 2300 W Park Place Blvd, Stone
Mountain, GA 30087, 678-330-1400
• Stone Mountain SDA Church, 1350 Silver Hill Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087, 770-
469-0111
• Stone Mountain Ecumenical Co-Op Ministries, 5324 W. Mountain Street, Stone
Mountain, GA 30083, 770-879-8860
• Place of Enlightenment, Inc., 2720 Centerville Hwy., Snellville, Georgia 30078, 770-
982-8221
Suwanee
Casa Vida, Inc., 2020 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024, 678-407-2000
Tucker
NETworks Cooperative Ministry-Food Co Op, 2380 4th St, Tucker, GA
30084, (770) 939-6454
***There is also a food pantry in Marietta that provides groceries and hot meals***
Ministries United for Service and Training Soup Kitchen (Marietta)
55 Elizabeth Church Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 427-9862
Food4Life Grocery Request and Delivery
Folks who are in need of free groceries can request them from the Atlanta Survival Program
by clicking here.
Delivery is not guaranteed, especially in Metro-Atlanta, but it could be worth trying to work it out with the organizers.
Banks & Utilities
Banks
• America’s Bank Association, https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/industry-
response-coronavirus
o List of banks offering customers fee waivers, deferred payments and other
accommodations depending on the customer’s circumstances.
Utilities
• Heating Energy Assistance Team, 404-537-4300, https://www.heatga.org
o Energy assistance if household has received disconnection notice; apply through
Partnership for Community Action
• Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM), Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 515 E
Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur 30030, 404-373-2300, https://www.deamdecatur.org/
o For utility assistance you will need to make an appointment by phone.
Utilities
• Families without Internet access can now have Comcast Essentials FREE for up to 60 days.
Additionally, Comcast is increasing Internet speed for existing customers. Please see the brief facts below and click the link for more information. All inquiries regarding Comcast Internet should be directed to Comcast. To receive increased Internet speeds, existing customers will not need to do anything. New speeds will be rolled out nationally over the next few days. All NEW customers will receive a free self-install kit that includes a cable modem with a Wi-Fi router. There will be no term contract or credit check and no shipping fee.
https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
Housing & Rental Assistance
• The Salvation Army – Divisional Headquarters, 1000 Center Place, Norcross, GA 30093 / (770) 441-6200
• Rainbow Village, Inc., 3427 Duluth Highway 120, Duluth, GA 30096 / (770) 497-1888: Rainbow Village is a transitional housing program where homeless families with children find refuge to recover and rebuild their lives…
• Emma Cares, Inc., P.O. Box 465133, Lawrenceville, GA 30042 / (404) 647-4996
• Senior Housing Family Promise of Gwinnett County, 3495 B Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 / (678) 376-8950: Family Promise brings shelter, meals, and
support services to families without homes.
• Quinn House, 516 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 / (770) 962-7782
Shelters in Metro-Atlanta
• Whole Way Homes, 1803 Preston Lake Dr, Tucker, GA 30084 / (404) 494-6334
• Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb 1978 Mount Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338 / (770) 609-5407
***The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Wednesday authorized the Federal Housing Administration to put an immediate moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for the next two months for single-family homeowners who are unable to pay their FHA-backed mortgages. ***
Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb is a nonprofit organization of a Network of interfaith organizations working together to end homelessness.
• Veterans Empowerment Organization of Georgia 1599 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA
30317 / (404) 889-8710
o The mission of Veterans Empowerment Organization of Georgia is to provide
veterans housing.
• Metro Atlanta Taskforce for the Homeless, 477 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308 / (404) 787-5826
o Metro Atlanta Taskforce for the Homeless Providing shelter, housing outreach, transportation, employment, and health care.
• Atlanta City Baptist Rescue Mission, 316 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313 / (404) 577-3409
o Short-term shelter program. Each client is provided 21 days of temporary stay each month. Open each evening at 4:30 p.m
• Fuqua Hall Transitional Housing, 144 Mills Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 / (404) 350-1300
o Fuqua Hall, located at 144 Mills Street, consists of 92 single-unit apartments for guests who volunteer, work full time, and/or attend school.
• Red Shield Services, Salvation Army, 400 Luckie St. N.W, Atlanta, GA 30313 / (404) 486-2701
o The Salvation Army in Atlanta has become well known for their readiness to give emergency family and personal assistance quickly and compassion
• Salvation Army Red Shield Services Atlanta 469 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 / (404) 486-2900
• The Shepherd’s Inn Downtown Atlanta Homeless Shelter, 165 Ivan Allen Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 / (404) 588-4015
• Nicholas House, 830 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 / (404) 622-0793, Emergency shelter for homeless families without income, they can accommodate about 50 individuals from 12 different families at any given time.
• Central Outreach and Advocacy Center, 201 Washington Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 / (404) 659-7119
• Gateway Center Atlanta, 275 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 / (404) 215-6600
• Trinity Urban Ministries of Atlanta (Trinity Table & Trinity House) 265 Washington Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 / (404) 577-6651
• Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children Inc. 655 Ethel Street Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318 / (404) 588-4007
• Atlanta Mission, 921 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318 / (404) 367-2465
o Atlanta Mission is the city’s largest and longest-running provider of services to homeless men, women and children.
• Atlanta Union Mission, 2353 Bolton Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 / (404) 588-4000
• Jefferson Place Emergency Shelter (Atlanta), 1135 Jefferson St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 / (404) 613-0412
o This is a men only homeless shelter.
• Solomon’s Temple Inc., 2836 Springdale Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 / (404) 762-4646
o Solomon’s temple foundation, inc. provides a safe, supportive environment for homeless women and children in Atlanta.
• Fragments Ministry Transitional House, 635 Pearce St., Atlanta, GA 30310 (678) 598-0651
• Jars of Clay Outreach – Kingdom Worship Center, 937 Sims St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 / (404) 586-9793
o Jars of Clay Outreach is an emergency shelter is a system of housing (usually in a shelter) to aid when a person has no safe place to sleep.
• Elizabeth Inn Emergency Shelter (Marietta), 55 Elizabeth Church Road, Marietta, GA 30060 / (770) 427-9862
• Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM), Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 515 E Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur 30030, 404-373-2300, https://www.deamdecatur.org/
o For rent or mortgage assistance you will need to make an appointment by phone.
• Decatur Cooperative Ministry, 404-284-4411, https://www.decaturcooperativeministry.org/dcm/get-help/
• Hosea Helps, 404-755-3353
o Rental and utility assistance, call to set up an appointment,
https://4hosea.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyZbMX_27EcNzyADWx-KvizVsiDa-du6i9j6qWrr8cIiTIJZV4ONms0aAnuUEALw_wcB
• Salvation Army’s Project SHARE, (404) 486-2714, https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/project-share-apply/
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd Atlanta 30341, Main line: 678-892-6160 Assistance line: 678-892-6163, https://www.svdpgeorgia.org/
o Rent/mortgage utility assistance, food assistance, transportation assistance
(MARTA cards, help with car insurance and car repairs), clothing/furniture
• Partnership for Community Action, 404-537-4300 (LIHEAP), 404-929-2500 (general questions), https://pcaction.org/low-income-home-energy-assistance-liheap/
o LIHEAP Applications (program offers a payment of $350 or $400 once per program year (November-March) to be applied to your home energy bill
Unemployement Benefits
The Georgia Department of Labor is suspending in- person requirements for services provided by the agency. In accordance with Governor Kemp’s recommendation, the GDOL is providing online access to unemployment services, partial claim access for employers, and other reemployment services;
For contractors or freelancers who may not qualify for regular Unemployment Insurance, you may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency: https://dol.georgia.gov/faqs-individuals/individuals-faqs-disaster-related-benefits
• Information about applying for unemployment from the state of GA:
https://dol.georgia.gov/get-unemployment-assistance
• Information about applying for unemployment from the US Department of Labor: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance
• Documents needed to file for unemployment: https://dol.georgia.gov/unemployment-
insurance-benefits-documents Small Businesses
• Mayor Bottoms issued an executive order to provide $7 million in emergency funding for
COVID-19 crisis. The mayor has allocated $1.5 million to support small businesses.
Please reach out to the head of Invest Atlanta for more information: eklementich@investatlanta.com
• Small businesses can qualify for a small loan through the Small Business Administration:
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Declarations
• Resource on navigating applying for small business loans:
https://williamsteusink.com/law-news-articles/business-law/disaster- loan-vs-7a-navigating-the-covid-19-sba-loan-options/
• The Center for Family Resources, 995 Roswell Street, NE, Marietta, GA 30060 / (770) 428-2601 Filing for Unemployment
Immigration Resources
As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended routine in-person services until at least April 1 to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). USCIS staff will continue to perform duties that do not involve contact with the public. However, USCIS will provide emergency services
for limited situations. To schedule an emergency appointment contact the USCIS Contact Center. Visit CoronaVirus.gov for a complete list of CDC travel health
notices. Learn about the Department of Homeland Security’s response.
• Resources for Undocumented People DACA & Benefits:
• Non-Profit Legal Organizations Located in Gwinnett Access to Law, Inc.: http://www.accesstolawfoundation.org
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta: https://advancingjustice-atlanta.org/ 404- 585-8446, 5680 Oakbrook Pkwy suite 148, Norcross, GA 30093
• Georgia-specific resources for undocumented people: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1CoLHrqoJY684SZFOS5HP5-
OWHLpDd3Ty4Fj2jwwaDV8/edit
Call first to make sure that these offices are still open during this time. A phone
consultation or an email would probably be safer in light of public health concerns surrounding
the coronavirus. 770-685-1499, 2415 Beaver Ruin Rd Suite B, Norcross, GA 30071
• Non-Profit Legal Organizations in Fulton County/Atlanta
• Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network, https://georgiaasylum.org / 678-335-6040
• Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights-GLAHR, http://glahr.org / 770-457-5232,
Dunwoody Park #110, Atlanta, GA 30338
• Kids in Need of Defense-KIND, https://supportkind.org/ 404-885-3629
• Tahirih Justice Center, https://www.tahirih.org/locations/atlanta , 470-481-4700
• Latin American Association: http://www.thelaa.org / 404-638-1800 ○ 2750 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
• Non-Profit Legal Organizations in Dekalb County
• World Relief Atlanta: https://worldreliefatlanta.org/immigration-services / 404-294-4352, 655 Village Square Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
• Catholic Charities Atlanta, https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/immigration-legal-services/ 678-222-3920, 2305 Parklake Dr. NE building 9 suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30345
• New American Pathways, http://newamericanpathways.org/u-s-citizenship-services/
404-299-6099, 2300 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30345
• Immigrant Hope Atlanta, https://www.immigranthope.org/location/atlanta-georgia/
404-422-5700, 1850 Skyland Terrace NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
• Women Watch Afrika, https://womenwatchafrika.org/services/ 404-759-6419
• Tapestri Inc., T visas, U visas, Women Act (VAWA) petitions, https://tapestri.org/3939
Lavista Rd # E, Tucker, GA 30084 / 404-299-2185, Other Legal Non-Profits in the State
of Georgia
• Clinic BIA Pro bono Appeals Project, https://cliniclegal.org/programs/advocacy/bia-
pro-bono
• Lutheran Services of Georgia, Inc., http://www.lsga.org/ / 404-875-0201, 230 Peachtree
St #1100, Atlanta, GA 30303
• State Bar of Georgia Military Legal Assistance Program, 404-427-8765,
normanz@gabar.org,
• Southern Poverty Law Center-SPLC, https://www.splcenter.org
• U-Lead Athens (Athens), Pro-bono DACA work, https://www.uleadathens.org / 706-224-1411 ○ 130 Hope Ave, Athens, GA 30606
• Unidos Somos United (Conyers), https://www.unidossomosunited.org/classes / 678-806-5677 ○ 915 Center St NE, Conyers, GA 30012
• ICE Raids, Raids Hotline in GA: Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights / 770-457-5232
• Legal consultations for LGBTQ+ immigrants: Immigration Equality: Legal EmergencyNational Hotline (LGBTQ+) ○ 1-212-714-2904: Languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian
• Helps you locate people in detention: National Detention & Abuse Reporting Hotline, 1-
385-212-4842 (Monday-Friday, 12pm-8pm PST) ○ Languages: English, French
• Unemployment Benefits and DACA: From National Unemployment Law Project:
https://www.nelp.org/wp- content/uploads/Immigrants-Eligibility-for-Unemployment-
Compensation.pdf
Legal & Education Resources
• Atlanta Legal Aid, 404-377-0701 (DeKalb County line), https://atlantalegalaid.org
• Free Access to Books, http://bit.ly/gcps_GAReading03, The above website leads you to the registration page for Georgia’s statewide reading initiative, Get Georgia Reading
• PBS Resources, PBS Learning Media: https://gpb.pbslearningmedia.org/
o Parents, students, and teachers can access standards-aligned videos, interactives,
and lesson plans in a variety of topics.
o PBS Kids Video App: https://pbskids.org/apps/pbs-kids-video.html
o The PBS KIDS Video app gives kids and parents access to thousands of free videos, including full episodes and clips from top PBS KIDS series. Stream the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel on the app for free, no prescription required! ChildSafe
and there are new videos every Friday.
o Families have access to more than 6,400 online books and age-appropriate news
articles!
o PBS Kids Game App: https://pbskids.org/apps/play-pbs-kids-games.html ○
FREE games for kids 2-8 will be added all the time, encouraging your child to engage in skills related to science, math, creativity and more in gameplay
alongside their favorite characters!
o Parents can sign up for PBS Kids Daily Newsletter to receive a newsletter each
week with offers, tips, and activities to keep their children engaged while schools
are closed due to coronavirus concerns.
o Discovery Ed: https://www.discoveryeducation.com/coronavirus-response/
o BrainPop: https://www.brainpop.com/family/landing?modal=true
o Kahoot: https://kahoot.com/blog/2020/02/27/kahoot-free-access- schools-
higher-education-coronavirus
o Pronto: https://pronto.io/coronavirus/
o Buncee: https://blog.buncee.com/supporting-remote-student-learning
o Pear Deck: https://www.peardeck.com/staying-connected
o Kami: https://blog.kamiapp.com/remote-learning-with-kami-during- school-shutdowns/
o Parlay: https://parlayideas.com/school-closure-support/
o EdPuzzle: https://support.edpuzzle.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039805612-
Help-for-schools-affected-by-Covid-19
o Wakelet: https://wakelet.com/wake/3af73ea4-a652-4e38-934d- 765aefe0f35b
o Hapara: https://hapara.com/from-home/
o Seterra Geography: https://online.seterra.com/en/p/corona-support
o We Video: https://www.wevideo.com/education
o Education Perfect: https://epforlearning.com/2020/education-perfects-
technology- minimising-impact-on-100-coronavirus-affected-schools-in-china/
o Slido Education: https://blog.sli.do/slido-for-education/
o Breakout Edu: https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
o NearPod: https://nearpod.com/coronavirus
o ScreenCastify: https://twitter.com/Screencastify/status/1226934956930281472
o Mystery Science:
https://mysteryscience.com/fbclid=IwAR0tiDhJA1fs0tvraKnXpDLa2JlJGXQhzPR4UnQRVfbOR1Ca3C5yQY5tNwQ
o Age of Learning (ABCMouse, Adventure Academy, ReadingIQ):
https://www.ageoflearning.com/schools
Public Health Information
Low-cost Clinics with Sliding Scales
• CPACS Cosmo Health Center, 6185 Buford Hwy # G100, Norcross, GA 30071 / (770)446-0929 ○ *Can provide health service in multiple languages
• Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett, 4864 Jimmy Carter Blvd #203, Norcross, GA 30093 / (770) 806-0162
• Southside Medical Center – Norcross, 5127 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 / (404) 688-1350
• Four Corners Primary Care, 5300 Oakbrook Pkwy Ste 130, Norcross, GA, 30093-2261 / 770-806- 2928
• Shifa Clinic, 3650 Savannah Pl Dr, Duluth, GA 30096 / (770) 300-0067
• MENTAL HEALTH: Metropolitan Counseling Service, https://mcsatlanta.org/2801 Buford Hwy NE #470, Atlanta, GA 30329 / (404) 321-1794
• Telemedicine, NP2ME is offering discounted tele-health appointments to food service workers as well as COVID-19 testing if all symptoms align. Call 470-231-2305 for intake. (METRO ATLANTA, GA) https://www.np2me.net
Testing Sites
• Emory University Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Dekalb Medical Center, Emory University Midtown Hospital: COVID-19 screening line: 404.712.6843; Phone assessment will take place with nurse to determine next steps; No doctor referral is needed; Call if the following symptoms started within the past two weeks: cough, sore, threat, & fever
• Grady Hospital, 24/7 COVID-19 Public Health Hotline: 1.866.782.4584; Patients experiencing symptoms or those who have been exposed to someone with the virus may come in to be evaluated, but patients must see a physician prior to arriving at Grady. This first appointment with a doctor does not need to take place at Grady.
• WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, COVID-19 information line: 402.265.4000. Press 1 to select first option; Virtual consultation is available for a charge: www.wellstaron.org; Does not offer testing
• Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, must have approval / referral Domestic Violence Resources. Are you worried about quarantining an abuser? You can call the National
Domestic Violence Hotline: CALL 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 or CHAT at http://thehotline.org
