Hunger Resources
Denominational Resources:
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat..."
When times are hard, asking for help shouldn’t come with shame. Everyone deserves access to nourishing, culturally appropriate food, and the care of community.
If you or someone you know needs support, there are tools that can help you find nearby food pantries, meal programs, and other local resources:
Visit Feeding America’s “Find Your Local Food Bank” https://hubs.ly/Q03Qy7Rx0 and enter your ZIP code to locate a food bank in your community.
Use the Food Finder map to explore nearby food pantries, including addresses and hours. https://hubs.ly/Q03Qy6fS0
You can also visit https://hubs.ly/Q03Qy7Kg0 to search for food programs and other community resources.
Phone Assistance:
Call or text 211 to connect with a local specialist who can help you find food assistance and other support services in your area.
National Hunger Hotline – Call 1-866-3HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) for help locating nearby meal sites, food banks, and social service programs.
Transportation issues:
Many people experiencing hunger also face transportation barriers that make accessing grocery stores and food pantries difficult or impossible. DoorDash is rolling out an “Emergency Food Response” in reaction to the potential disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. They will deliver 1 million meals for free through their “Project DASH” network of 300+ foodbanks and pantries nationwide. Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03Qy8WV0
Congregational Support:
Local or regional foundations – especially those suited to long-term sustaining of feeding programs and social services. Find possibilities in your area at https://hubs.ly/Q03Qyd1d0
Manual of Best Practices for Food Pantries from Indy Hunger Network - https://hubs.ly/Q03QybTg0
Food Sovereignty for All Handbook - https://hubs.ly/Q03QxZdN0
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Congregational/Partner Resources:
Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) - Food Pantry Map
Hunger Walk - Since 1985, our presbytery has participated in and been a benefiting partner of ACFB’s Hunger Walk, which takes place in March. Our participation raises funds for regional hunger relief and funds hunger related scholarships within our presbytery.
If your congregation is taking additional action and/or would like to contribute a resource to this page, please send the information and any related links to Miranda Segrest at msegrest@atlpcusa.org.