Griffin
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Local offices in Griffin
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Spalding County DFCS Office
1211 Greenbelt Drive, Griffin, GA 30223
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, and TANFApply for or get help with food, health, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Griffin-Spalding County United Way 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gscunitedway.org
Housing help · Regional office
Griffin Housing Authority
518 Nine Oaks Drive, Griffin, GA 30224
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and housing assistance for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on griffinhousingauthority.com
Utilities · City office
City of Griffin Customer Service
100 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help paying or asking questions about city utility bills and service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgriffin.com
Local office · City office
Griffin City Hall
100 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgriffin.com
Jobs and training · State office
Griffin Career Center
1514 Highway 16 West, Griffin, GA 30223-2046
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesVisit for help with job searches and employment services; this center serves Pike County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Griffin Customer Service Center
1313 Arthur K Bolton Parkway, Griffin, GA 30223
Help here
- Driver licenses and permitsResidents can apply for or renew a driver license, replace a lost license, and take eligible exams.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Griffin-Spalding County Library
800 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30223
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use public library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on frrls.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Sgt. Todd Thomas Community Center
730 Anne Street, Griffin, GA 30224
Help here
- Community centerChildren and families can use this center for community activities and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgriffin.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Griffin first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Emergency Food Assistance
Caring For Others, Inc.
29 miles from the center of Griffin3537 Browns Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30354
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: People living in ZIP codes 30310, 30291, 30349, 30315, 30344, and 30354
What to bring: Bring proof of residence, proof of income, and proof of all household members. You must have lived at your current address for at least six months. Food assistance is available up to three times per year, no more than once per month.
Listed on caring4others.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry
Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church
31 miles from the center of Griffin2730 Browns Mill Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
We give food on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Listed on maranathasda.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc. Food Pantry
Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc.
31 miles from the center of Griffin122 Cleveland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30315
Hours
- Tue5 PM to 7:30 PM
- Thu4 PM to 7 PM (1st of the month)
- Sat10 AM to 2 PM (1st of the month)
- Sun3 PM to 6 PM (2nd and last of the month)
Who can come: All are welcome
Listed on motivatedbypeoplefoundation.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
AIM Atlanta Food Pantry
AIM Atlanta
32 miles from the center of Griffin1966 Lakewood Terrace SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 5 PM
Who can come: Anyone who needs food
What to bring: No ID or paperwork.
Listed on aimatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ben Hill Food Bank
Ben Hill United Methodist Church
34 miles from the center of Griffin2099 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on benhillumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Marketplace
Community Church
35 miles from the center of Griffin838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on ccogatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Griffin
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
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc.
121 Prince Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Spalding County Board of Commissioners
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Spalding County
Griffin is in Spalding County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Spalding County Division of Family & Children Services
1211 Greenbelt Drive, Griffin, GA 30223
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with Georgia food, health coverage, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Griffin Child Support Services Office
132 E. Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Help here
- Child support servicesThis office serves Spalding County residents seeking help with child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Spalding County WIC and Nutrition Center
620 South 8th Street, Griffin, GA 30224
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC provides eligible pregnant people and families with young children food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Housing help · Regional office
Griffin Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing optionsThe housing authority helps residents find affordable rental housing and other housing options in the Griffin and Spalding County area.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on griffinhousingauthority.com
Public health · State office
Spalding County Health Department
1007 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30224
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe health department offers immunizations, screenings, and other clinic services for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Spalding County Law Library
132 E. Solomon Street, 3rd Floor, Griffin, GA 30223
Help here
- Legal information and researchThe public law library provides a place to use legal reference materials and research court-related questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spaldingcounty.com
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
- Griffin-Spalding County United Way 2-1-1
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