Riverdale
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Local offices in Riverdale
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Riverdale Public Works and Sanitation
971 Wilson Road, Riverdale, GA 30296
Help here
- Residential sanitation serviceGet help with trash, recycling, yard waste, bulk pickup, and sanitation service questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on riverdalega.gov
Local office · City office
Riverdale City Hall
7200 Church Street, Riverdale, GA 30274
Help here
- City government and public recordsVisit City Hall for city government information, public records, and help from the City Clerk.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on riverdalega.gov
Older adults · County office
Frank Bailey Senior Center
6213 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA 30274
Help here
- Senior center programsAdults age 55 and older can join classes, wellness activities, and social programs at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claytonseniors.com
State office
Georgia MV Express kiosk at Merchants Square Kroger
7125 GA Highway 85, Riverdale, GA 30274
Help here
- Driver license and ID renewalUse the self-service kiosk to renew an eligible Georgia driver license or ID card.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Riverdale Branch Library
420 Valley Hill Road SW, Riverdale, GA 30274
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library resources and get help finding books and other materials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claytonpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Riverdale Town Center
7200 Church Street, Riverdale, GA 30296
Help here
- Arts, leisure, and community programsVisit the Town Center for arts, leisure, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on riverdalega.gov
Parks and recreation · County office
Flint River Community Center
153 Flint River Road, Riverdale, GA 30274
Help here
- Community recreation and activitiesPeople of all ages can use the center's recreation spaces and take part in community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claytonseniors.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Riverdale
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
Clayton County Community Services Authority, Inc.
1000 Main Street, P.O. Box 1808, Forest Park, GA 30298-1808
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clayton County
Riverdale is in Clayton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Clayton County Division of Family and Children Services
877 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
- Child and family servicesContact the office about child protective services, foster care, and related family services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Clayton County Health District WIC Clinic
1117 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claytoncountypublichealth.org
Child support · State office
Georgia Division of Child Support Services, Clayton Jonesboro Office
1380 Southlake Plaza Drive, Morrow, GA 30260
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases where 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
Housing help · County office
Clayton County Housing and Community Development
1671 Adamson Parkway, Morrow, GA 30260
Help here
- Housing and community development informationContact the department for information about county housing and community development programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claytoncountyga.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of Clayton County
732 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297
Help here
- Housing and emergency assistanceAsk about home repair grants, emergency rent or mortgage help, and homeownership support for eligible residents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haccgeorgia.org
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.
Call 988Text 988