Kennesaw
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Local offices in Kennesaw
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Public Works Department
3080 Moon Station Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Help here
- Sanitation and recycling serviceAsk about trash and recycling pickup, missed collections, or a trash or recycling cart.
- Stormwater utility informationContact Public Works with questions about the city stormwater program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kennesaw-ga.gov
Local office · City office
Kennesaw 311
2529 J O Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Help here
- Report a non-emergency city issueReport and track problems such as potholes, damaged signs, or park maintenance concerns.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kennesaw-ga.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services, Kennesaw Customer Service Center
3690 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for, renew, or replace a Georgia driver license or identification card at this location.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Department
2529 J O Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Help here
- Recreation programsFind and register for sports, classes, camps, and activities for children and adults.
- Senior programsFind social activities, classes, and other programs for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kennesaw-ga.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Kennesaw first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.
19 miles from the center of Kennesaw3700 Wendell Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 4 PM
Listed on anotherchanceofatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Grocery Spot
19 miles from the center of Kennesaw2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 5 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
- Fri2 PM to 5 PM
Listed on thegroceryspot.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach
19 miles from the center of Kennesaw3110 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
Food pantry
Community Food Center Atlanta
Atlanta Community Food Bank
20 miles from the center of Kennesaw3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM; 3 PM to 6 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
- Sun9 AM to 1 PM
What to bring: Appointments are required.
Listed on acfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Angie's Kitchen
21 miles from the center of Kennesaw2033 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No appointment needed.
Listed on angieskitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Prayer Breakfast
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
21 miles from the center of Kennesaw1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Hours
- Sun6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Listed on firstpresatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kennesaw
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
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
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
Cobb County Board of Commissioners
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cobb County
Kennesaw is in Cobb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Cobb County Division of Family and Children Services
1090 Northchase Pkwy SE, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30067
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Cobb & Douglas Public Health WIC, Marietta
1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com
Child support · State office
Cobb Marietta Child Support Services Office
1090 Northchase Parkway SE, Suite 140, Marietta, GA 30067
Help here
- Child support case servicesGet help with a child support case when both parents live in Georgia.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership
Help here
- Energy assistance and community servicesCall to ask about energy assistance and referrals to community resources for Cobb County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tallatoonacap.org
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of Cobb County
2950 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Help here
- Down payment assistanceFind information about the authority's down payment assistance program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cobbcounty.gov
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 Greater Atlanta 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.
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