Lithonia
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Local offices in Lithonia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Housing help · City office
Lithonia Housing Authority
6878 Max Cleland Blvd, Lithonia, GA 30058
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a housing voucher when applications are open.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lithoniahousing.org
Local office · City office
City of Lithonia
6920 Main Street, Lithonia, GA 30058
Help here
- City services and informationGet help with city questions, public records, and municipal services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lithoniacity.gov
Older adults · County office
East DeKalb Senior Center
2449 Bruce Street, Lithonia, GA 30058
Help here
- Senior programsResidents age 60 and older can take part in fitness, wellness, arts, technology, and other programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Lithonia Customer Service Center
8040 Rockbridge Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a license or ID, replace a lost one, and take available driving tests.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · County office
Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and get help with information and learning.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dekalblibrary.org
Parks and recreation · County office
Lucious Sanders Recreation Center
2484 Bruce Street, Lithonia, GA 30058
Help here
- Recreation programsJoin recreation programs or use the center's gym, meeting rooms, and playground.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lithonia first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
AIM Atlanta Food Pantry
AIM Atlanta
16 miles from the center of Lithonia1966 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
Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry
Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church
16 miles from the center of Lithonia2730 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
Free meals
Lutheran Community Food Ministry
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
17 miles from the center of Lithonia731 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
Food pantry
Emergency Food Assistance
Caring For Others, Inc.
17 miles from the center of Lithonia3537 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
Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc. Food Pantry
Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc.
17 miles from the center of Lithonia122 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
Free meals
Saint Francis Table
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
17 miles from the center of Lithonia48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on catholicshrineatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lithonia
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
Partnership for Community Action, Inc.
2075 W Park Place Blvd Ste D, Stone Mountain, GA 30087-3542
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of DeKalb County
Lithonia is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
DeKalb Public Health WIC
3807 Clairmont Road NE, Chamblee, GA 30341
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbpublichealth.com
Child support · State office
Stone Mountain DeKalb Decatur Child Support Office
2910 Miller Road, Suite 100, Decatur, GA 30035
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases served by this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
DeKalb County DFCS Office
2300 Parklake Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, and TANFResidents can apply for food, health coverage, and temporary cash assistance through DFCS.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.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
Human services · County office
DeKalb County Human Services
Help here
- Human services referralsCall to connect with county programs and community support for your family.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcountyga.gov
Public health · Regional office
DeKalb Public Health
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other public health services at county health centers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbpublichealth.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
- 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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