Barrow County
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Local offices in Barrow County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Barrow County Division of Family and Children Services
63 Lays Drive, Suite 200, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or cash help through the county DFCS office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Older adults · County office
Barrow County Senior Citizens Center
80 Lee Street, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Senior center and home delivered mealsOlder county residents can join activities, have a daily lunch, or ask about meal delivery at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barrowga.org
Child support · State office
Piedmont Winder Child Support Office
63 Lays Drive, Suite 100, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, including setting up or managing support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION)
2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact ACTION to ask about community assistance and programs serving Barrow County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Winder Housing Authority
163 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Affordable housingFind information about affordable housing and apply when a housing list is open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winderhousing.com
Public health · Regional office
Barrow County Health Department
15 Porter Street East, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other clinic services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northeasthealthdistrict.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging
305 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30610
Help here
- Aging and disability resource referralsCall to find services and support for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Athens Veterans Field Service Office
9249 U.S. Highway 29, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits; this office serves Barrow County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Barrow County Emergency Management Agency
222 Pleasant Hill Church Road NE, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet local emergency information and help preparing for or recovering from a disaster.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barrowga.org
Jobs and training · State office
Athens Georgia Department of Labor Career Center
150 Evelyn C. Neely Drive, Athens, GA 30601
Help here
- Employment and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, employment services, and unemployment claims.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Piedmont Regional Library System
990 Washington Street, Jefferson, GA 30549
Help here
- Public library servicesUse library books, learning resources, public computers, and programs across the library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prlib.org
Barrow County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Barrow County, closest to the center of Winder first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach
35 miles from the center of Winder3110 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 10 AM
Who can come: Members of the surrounding community experiencing temporary life challenges
Listed on sutherscenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Prayer Breakfast
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
40 miles from the center of Winder1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Hours
- Sun6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Listed on firstpresatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Venable Food Market
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
40 miles from the center of Winder1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Working poor residents of Midtown Atlanta
What to bring: Bring a photo ID, Social Security number for each household member, and proof of residence.
Listed on empowerline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lutheran Community Food Ministry
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
41 miles from the center of Winder731 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tue10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on redeemer.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Saint Francis Table
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
42 miles from the center of Winder48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on catholicshrineatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
SFT Community Market
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
42 miles from the center of Winder48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Thu9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
What to bring: First time shoppers should bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence.
Listed on catholicshrineatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Barrow County
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
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
890 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607
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
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now, Inc.
2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Barrow County
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
- United Way of Northeast Georgia 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