Rome
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Local offices in Rome
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services Floyd County Office
450 Riverside Parkway, Suite 110, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can contact this office about applying for Georgia assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing help · City office
Community Development Department
607 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on romega.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Northwest Georgia Housing Authority
326 West 9th Street, Rome, GA 30165
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersEligible households can ask the authority about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgha.com
Utilities · City office
Water Billing
601 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Water and sewer billing and serviceContact Water Billing to start, stop, or transfer service and get help with your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on romega.gov
Local office · City office
City of Rome City Hall
601 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding the right city office or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on romega.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Rome Career Center
462 Riverside Parkway NE, Rome, GA 30161-2942
Help here
- Job and career assistanceResidents can get employment and career help at the center that serves Dade County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.state.ga.us
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Rome Customer Service Center
3390 Martha Berry Highway NE, Rome, GA 30165
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a license or ID and take eligible driving tests here.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Rome-Floyd County Library
205 Riverside Parkway NE, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Library services and programsResidents can borrow books, use public computers, explore local history, and join library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on romelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority
1 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA 30165
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can find sports, camps, senior programs, and activities at local parks and recreation facilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rfpra.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Rome first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.
52 miles from the center of Rome3700 Wendell Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 4 PM
Listed on anotherchanceofatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Food Center Atlanta
Atlanta Community Food Bank
53 miles from the center of Rome3500 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 grocery market
The Grocery Spot
53 miles from the center of Rome2615 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
Free meals
Angie's Kitchen
55 miles from the center of Rome2033 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
Food pantry
Ben Hill Food Bank
Ben Hill United Methodist Church
55 miles from the center of Rome2099 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on benhillumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach
56 miles from the center of Rome3110 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
Nonprofits that serve Rome
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
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.
202 S. Erwin Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 1480, Cartersville, GA 30120
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Floyd County
Rome is in Floyd County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Floyd County Division of Family and Children Services
450 Riverside Parkway, Suite 110, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Floyd County WIC
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC provides food benefits, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for eligible families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Rome Division of Child Support Services
450 Riverside Parkway NE, Suite 100, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Floyd County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Floyd County Health Department
16 East 12th Street, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- County public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgapublichealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet connected to aging services for residents of Floyd County and nearby counties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Rome Veterans Field Service Office
201 Calhoun Avenue, Rome, GA 30161
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.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
- 2-1-1 Georgia
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