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🥫 Where to donate food in Georgia

Shelf-stable food goes to local food pantries and the regional food banks that supply them in your area.

Before you go

155 places in Georgia take food.

Atlanta & Fulton County 1

DeKalb County 6

Gwinnett County 6

LawrencevilleCall to confirm

Lawrenceville Co-Op

  • canned proteins, rice, dried beans, pasta and sauce, cereal, cooking oil, peanut butter, kid snacks
  • hygiene items, diapers and wipes, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, toilet paper
LilburnCall to confirm

Lilburn Co-Op

  • canned proteins, rice, dried beans, pasta and sauce, cereal, cooking oil, peanut butter, kid snacks
  • hygiene items, diapers and wipes, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, toilet paper
DuluthCall to confirm

Duluth Co-Op

  • canned proteins, rice, dried beans, pasta and sauce, cereal, cooking oil, peanut butter, kid snacks
  • hygiene items, diapers and wipes, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, toilet paper
NorcrossCall to confirm

Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries

  • canned proteins, rice, dried beans, pasta and sauce, cereal, cooking oil, peanut butter, kid snacks
  • hygiene items, diapers and wipes, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, toilet paper
Lawrenceville

Gwinnett County Food Collection Boxes - Justice and Administration Center

  • canned proteins, rice, dried beans, pasta and sauce, cereal, cooking oil, peanut butter, kid snacks
  • hygiene items, diapers and wipes, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, toilet paper
Lawrenceville

Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center

  • bath towels, washcloths and bed sheets
  • fleece blankets and cage liners
  • cat and dog food and treats
  • cat litter, beds, bowls, carriers and toys
  • dog leashes, lick mats, toys, tennis balls
  • paper towels, dish soap, disinfectant cleaners and wipes
  • training pads, heat pads

Marietta & Cobb County 5

Marietta

MUST Ministries Marietta Donation Center

  • in-date prepackaged food
  • gently used clean clothing
  • household items
  • towels and bedding
  • new socks and undergarments
  • new toiletries
  • books
Not accepted: used mattresses; box TVs and CRT monitors; paint; tires; gas-powered motors; used dishwashers, ovens or ranges

Clayton County & South Metro 3

McDonough & Henry County 7

Conyers & Covington 2

Conyers

Rockdale Emergency Relief (RER) Community Food Bank

  • non-perishable food in good condition
  • cereal
  • canned meats and stews
  • mac and cheese
  • oatmeal and grits
  • pasta and spaghetti sauce
  • canned vegetables and tomatoes
Not accepted: expired food; dented or spoiled items

Canton & Cherokee County 6

Cumming & Forsyth County 3

Dawsonville

The Place - Dawson Location

  • non-perishable food
  • household needs items
  • thrift store donations (furniture, household goods, clothing)
Not accepted: opened or expired food; torn, stained or broken items; baby equipment; box TVs; building materials and home-improvement items; dishwashers
CummingCall to confirm

Humane Society of Forsyth County

  • kitten canned and dry food
  • cat and dog food (any brand) for its pet food pantry
  • unscented non-clumping litter
  • unscented bleach and laundry detergent
  • paper towels and trash bags
  • soft pet carriers
  • leashes, collars and harnesses

Douglasville & Dallas 5

DallasCall to confirm

Helping Hands of Paulding County

  • food
  • clothing

Newnan & Peachtree City 5

FayettevilleCall to confirm

Fayette Samaritans

  • canned chicken and tuna
  • dried beans
  • pasta sauce
  • soup
  • single-serving oatmeal and grits
  • bar soap
  • feminine products
SenoiaCall to confirm

I-58 Mission

  • food donations
NewnanCall to confirm

Bridging The Gap

  • food donations
TyroneCall to confirm

Real Life Center

  • food donations

Griffin & Thomaston 6

Carrollton & West Georgia 7

TallapoosaCall to confirm

Community Christian Council (Community Kitchen & Food Bank)

  • non-perishable food (call to confirm)

Cartersville & Calhoun 11

Rome & Northwest Georgia 3

Dalton & Chatsworth 2

Fort Oglethorpe & Lookout Mountain 8

RinggoldCall to confirm

Community Food & Benevolence Services - Catoosa County

  • Non-perishable food
  • Holiday gifts for the Stocking Full of Love program (seasonal)
Fort OglethorpeCall to confirm

St. Vincent de Paul / Gabriel's Hope Food Pantry

  • Non-perishable food

Blue Ridge & Ellijay Mountains 10

EllijayCall to confirm

Gilmer Community Food Pantry

  • canned vegetables
  • canned soup, tuna and chicken
  • dry noodles, mac and cheese, oatmeal
  • shelf-stable boxed food
Not accepted: glass containers

Gainesville & Dahlonega 3

GainesvilleCall to confirm

Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

  • towels, blankets, lightweight comforters and flat sheets
  • canned dog and puppy food
  • collars, leashes and pet toys
  • unscented non-clumping cat litter
  • cleaning supplies
  • office supplies
  • gift cards
Not accepted: expired, unlabeled or opened pet food

Athens & Classic City Area 2

AthensCall to confirm

Athens-Clarke County Animal Services - Pet Food Pantry

  • unopened or sealed dry and wet dog and cat food
Not accepted: prescription food

Winder, Jefferson & Monroe 4

Monroe

Humane Society of Walton County

  • unopened Purina dry and wet pet food
  • towels, washcloths and fleece blankets
  • pet beds
  • hard dog toys
  • cleaning supplies and laundry detergent
  • non-clumping cat litter
  • Dawn dish soap
Not accepted: open bags of food or treats; sheets and pillowcases; comforters; dog sweaters or costumes; stuffed toys

Augusta & Richmond County 2

Evans, Martinez & Thomson 4

ThomsonCall to confirm

McDuffie Manna

  • chicken noodle soup
  • canned pasta (e.g. Chef Boyardee)
  • peanut butter and jelly
  • canned meat

Macon & Middle Georgia 1

Warner Robins & Perry 4

Dublin & Vidalia 3

DublinCall to confirm

Laurens County Humane Society

  • puppy food (Purina ONE Healthy Puppy requested in 2025)
  • pet supplies
  • Amazon wish list items

Statesboro & Claxton 1

Savannah Metro 6

Savannah

Old Savannah City Mission

  • food
  • non-food items (call first)

Hinesville & Fort Stewart 1

Waycross, Douglas & Baxley 3

Valdosta & South Georgia 2

Tifton, Moultrie & Fitzgerald 3

TiftonCall to confirm

Tiftarea Community Food Bank

  • food (call for current needs)

Albany & Southwest Georgia 2

Albany

Feeding the Valley Food Bank - Albany

  • canned meats and fish
  • canned or dried fruit
  • vegetables and soups
  • cereal, oatmeal, grits
  • rice and pasta
  • boxed mac and cheese
  • instant mashed potatoes

Thomasville & Bainbridge 2

ThomasvilleCall to confirm

Thomas County Food Bank and Outreach Center

  • food donations - call to confirm
  • coats, blankets and sleeping bags for homeless clients - call to confirm
ThomasvilleCall to confirm

Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society

  • pet food
  • blankets
  • medical supplies (via Amazon wish list)

Americus & Cordele 3

Columbus & the Chattahoochee Valley 8

Columbus

Valley Rescue Mission - 30th St. Donation & Retail Center

  • furniture
  • clothing and shoes
  • household goods
  • linens
  • appliances
  • electronics and TVs
  • books and media
Not accepted: armoires; car seats; pianos; rugs or carpets; computers and printers; box springs
Pickup: Home pickup available - call 706-225-0353
Columbus

Valley Rescue Mission - Veterans Donation & Retail Center

  • furniture
  • clothing and shoes
  • household goods
  • appliances
  • electronics
  • books and media
  • food
Not accepted: car seats; used mattresses; box springs; computers and printers; entertainment centers
Pickup: Home pickup available - call 706-225-0353
Columbus

Valley Rescue Mission - Blackmon Road Donation Center

  • furniture
  • clothing
  • household goods
  • food
Not accepted: car seats; used mattresses; box springs
Pickup: Home pickup available - call 706-225-0353
Columbus

Valley Rescue Mission - Gateway Donation Center

  • furniture
  • clothing
  • household goods
  • food
Not accepted: car seats; used mattresses; box springs
Pickup: Home pickup available - call 706-225-0353

LaGrange & Troup County 5