Woolsey
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Local offices in Woolsey
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Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Woolsey first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Emergency Food Assistance
Caring For Others, Inc.
20 miles from the center of Woolsey3537 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
22 miles from the center of Woolsey2730 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.
22 miles from the center of Woolsey122 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
23 miles from the center of Woolsey1966 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
24 miles from the center of Woolsey2099 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
26 miles from the center of Woolsey838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on ccogatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Woolsey
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
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 Fayette County
Woolsey is in Fayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Fayette County WIC and Nutrition Center
245 Booker Avenue, Suite B, Fayetteville, GA 30215
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
State office
Fayette County DFCS Office
905 Highway 85 South, Fayetteville, GA 30215
Help here
- Benefits applications and case helpVisit the office to drop off benefit applications or paperwork and get help with local DFCS services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.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
Public health · State office
Fayette County Health Department
245 Booker Avenue, Suite A, Fayetteville, GA 30215
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Human services · County office
Fayette County Government
140 Stonewall Avenue W, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Help here
- County servicesContact the county to find help from its departments and offices.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
229 Peachtree St NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303
Help here
- Aging and disability resourcesGet information about services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Fayette County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atlantaregional.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