Cobb County posted the following list of resources for those facing food insecurity or other crises stemming from the suspension of SNAP benefits and government furloughs, along with a list of where to contribute if you’d like to help those in need.
NEED HELP?
If you or someone you know has been affected by recent furloughs, suspension of SNAP benefits, or is struggling to put food on the table — help is available. FindHelp.cobbcounty.gov is here to help you find food resources, housing assistance, and more — all in one easy-to-use place.
Help might mean something different to each of us.
- Housing
- Childcare
- Healthcare
- Legal
- Food
- Transportation
You’re not alone. Our community is here to help you find what you need.
Other Resources:
- Find local help: Text “FINDFOOD” or “COMIDA” to 1-888-976-2232
- Center for Family Resources https://thecfr.org/get-help/ for temporary rental assistance, housing programs, food assistance, and more.
- CobbWorks https://www.worksourcecobb.org/ for job listings, career training, and other employee resources.
- Sweetwater Mission offers an Express Food Line Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and meals on a mission every Thursday and Friday (at certain locations). See website https://www.sweetwatermission.org/.
- Atlanta Community Food Bank – Community Food Center – The Community Food Center is one of the most comprehensive food pantries in Marietta, offering multiple service days throughout the week.
- Address: 1605 Austell Road, Marietta, GA 30008
- To make an appointment to get food, please call (478) 394-4547 or text FOOD to (404) 334-5653. Appointments are required.
- Other food resources – https://foodfinder.us/and https://www.hungerfreeamerica.org/en-us/get-help
- MUST Ministries resources https://mustministries.org/services/
- Must Ministries Christmas Toy Shop https://mustministries.org/services/christmas-toy-shop/
- Parents of Cobb County School students who need help with food assistance, mental health, rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance and more, contact school social worker https://www.cobbk12.org/page/22669/find-your-social-worker
- Parents of Marietta City School students who need help https://mhs.marietta-city.org/our-school/marietta-student-life-center-mslc
- Cobb Senior Services resource page for seniors https://www.cobbcounty.gov/senior-services/services
- Hope Family Resource Center https://hopefamilyresourcecenter.org/ – Extended food box program for furloughed workers and SNAP affected families.
Daily/Weekly Food Pantries
| Organization | Address | Zip Code | Hours | Phone | Notes |
| Community Food Center – Marietta | 1605 Austell Rd SE | 30008 | Sun 9am-1pm, Mon 10am-1pm & 3-6pm, Tue 9am-12pm & 1:30-4pm, Wed 9am-12pm, Thu 9am-12pm & 1:30-4pm | (478) 394-4547 | Appointment required. Text FOOD to (404) 334-5653 |
| MUST Ministries – Marietta | 1260 Cobb Pkwy NW | 30062 | Mon-Fri 10am-2pm | (770) 427-9862 | Located in Gold Building |
| MUST Ministries – Smyrna | 460 Pat Mell Rd | 30080 | Mon-Fri 10am-2pm | (770) 436-9514 | |
| Sweetwater Mission | 6130 Hotel St, Austell | 30106 | Mon-Thu 9am-1pm | (770) 819-0662 ext. 19 | Food Express Line |
| Reflections of Trinity | 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd | 30127 | Mon-Wed & Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 8:30am-12pm | (770) 222-6511 | |
| Storehouse Ministries | 1348 Canton Rd | 30066 | Mon-Thu 9:30am-3pm | (770) 424-3014 | |
| First Christian Church | 569 Frasier St SE | 30060 | Mon 9am-1pm | (770) 428-3125 | |
| Life Learning Community Center | 1083 Allgood Rd | 30062 | Tue 11am-1pm, Wed (1st) 10am-3pm, Fri 11am-1pm | (770) 971-4232 |
Drive-Thru Food Pantries
| Organization | Address | Zip Code | Schedule | Phone |
| MUST/MSGA Drive-Thru | 340 Aviation Rd (Marietta 6th Grade Academy) | 30060 | 2nd Wed 5:30-7pm | (770) 429-3115 |
| Forever Fed – Liberty Hill | 1053 Liberty Hill Rd | 30066 | 2nd Sat 10-10:30am | (678) 883-3314 |
| Wright Street Baptist Church | 395 Wright St SW | 30064 | 3rd Sat 8-10am | (770) 422-5851 |
| First Presbyterian Church | 189 Church St (Pantry on Church) | 30060 | Tue 5-7pm | (770) 428-3125 |
Mobile Food Distribution
| Location | Address | Zip Code | Schedule | Phone |
| Life University | 1269 Barclay Cir | 30060 | 1st Wed 3:30-5pm | (770) 427-9862 |
| VA Clinic – Cobb | 1263 Cobb Pkwy N | 30066 | 1st Thu 3-4pm | (770) 427-9862 |
| Walton Ridge Apartments | 1631 White Circle | 30066 | Last Tue 3:30-5pm | (770) 427-9862 |
| Lakeview SDA Church | 4001 Macedonia Rd, Powder Springs | 30127 | Thu (1st, 3rd, 5th) 1-5pm, Sun (1st, 3rd, 5th) 2-6pm | (770) 222-1511 |
YMCA Mobile Grocery Schedule
| Day | Location | Address | Zip Code | Time |
| Tuesday | Brumby Elementary | 815 Terrell Mill Rd | 30067 | 3-4:30pm |
| Wednesday | Dwell @ 750 Apartments | 750 Franklin Gateway | 30067 | 10:30am |
| Wednesday | Elevate at the Pointe | 707 Franklin Gateway | 30067 | 11am |
| Thursday | Green Acres Baptist Church | 591 Pat Mell Rd, Smyrna | 30080 | 11am |
| Friday | Hillcrest Apartments | 642 Allgood Rd | 30067 | 10am |
| Friday | Clifton Ridge Townhomes | 676 Horizon Place | 30060 | 10:35am |
Financial Assistance for Federal Employees
Banking & Credit Unions
| Institution | Services | Contact |
| Bank of America | Assistance for furloughed federal employees | (844) 219-0690 |
| Chase Bank | Special assistance programs | 1-888-356-0023 |
| Congressional Federal Credit Union | Relief Line of Credit | 1-800-491-2328 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | Special loan program | 1-888-842-6328 |
| Interior Federal Credit Union | Interest-free loans up to $15,000 (30 days) | 1-800-914-8619 |
| U.S. Employees Credit Union | Shutdown loans | (312) 922-5310 |
| PayPal | Interest-free cash advances $250-$500 | 1-877-689-1975 |
| Wells Fargo | Multiple assistance options | See website for dept. numbers |
Grants & Emergency Funds
| Program | Benefit | Contact |
| FEEA-NARFE Fund | $100 grants for furloughed federal workers | Visit FEEA website |
| Union Plus | $300 Furlough Grant for credit card holders | 1-800-472-2005 |
Auto & Home Assistance
| Company | Service | Contact |
| Toyota/Lexus Financial | Up to 2 months payment extension | Toyota: 1-800-874-8822, Lexus: 1-800-874-7050 |
| Hyundai Capital | 30-day payment extension | 1-800-523-4030 |
| Kia Motors Finance | 30-day deferred payments | 1-866-331-5632 |
| MetLife Auto & Home | One-time 30-day grace period | 1-800-GET-MET8 |
Cell Phone Providers
| Provider | Service | Contact |
| AT&T | Late fee adjustments, payment extensions | Customer service |
| Sprint | Short-term payment solutions | 1-888-211-4747 |
| T-Mobile | Payment plans over time | 1-877-746-0909 or 611 |
| Verizon | Promise to Pay program | 1-866-266-1445 |
Unemployment & Benefits
Government Resources
| Resource | Information | Phone | Website |
| Georgia Unemployment Insurance | Federal employees may be eligible for unemployment compensation | 1-877-709-8185 | https://dol.georgia.gov/ui-claimant |
| OPM Sample Letters | Templates for contacting creditors, landlords, mortgage lenders, and utilities | https://www.opm.gov | |
| Marietta City Schools | Free/reduced meal program – Emergency qualification for children during furlough | (770) 429-3000 | https://www.marietta-city.org |
| Cobb County School District | Free/reduced meal program – Emergency qualification for children during furlough | (770) 426-3300 | https://www.cobbk12.org |
Rental Assistance
| Organization | Service |
| National Rental Home Council | Deferred rent, no late fees for furloughed workers |
HOW TO HELP
Cobb Senior Centers
Cobb Senior Centers are collecting non-perishable and unexpired food for MUST Ministries and Reflection of Trinity food pantries to distribute to those in need. Make a donation 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Nov. 3 -26 at these drop-off locations:
- South Cobb – Freeman Poole Senior Center, 4025 South Hurt Road, Smyrna, GA 30082
- North Cobb – North Cobb Senior Center, 3900 South Main Street (inside Kennworth Park), Acworth, GA 30101
- Central – Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064
- Northeast Cobb – Tim Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066
- West Cobb – West Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Hwy, Powder Springs, GA 30127
MUST Ministries, 1280 Field Parkway, Marietta, GA 30066
- West Cobb Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Ln NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152
- Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060
How you can help MUST Ministries:
- Drop off food donations at the West Cobb Library, Switzer Library, and a growing number of library branches in marked barrels. The most in-demand items for the West Cobb barrels are canned meat and beans, dry pasta, canned or dry milk, jelly, peanut butter, vegetable oil, oatmeal, and spaghetti sauce.
- A financial donation makes the greatest impact. Through our partners, we can purchase food for pennies on the dollar, stretching every gift to feed even more families. Give today at https://bit.ly/foodhelp2025.
- If you prefer to give in other ways, nonperishable, nonexpired food donations can be delivered to the MUST Donation Center, 1280 Field Parkway, Marietta, GA 30066. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items can also be purchased and shipped directly through our Amazon Wish List, https://amzn.to/3Wnz00b.
- With greater need comes the need for more helping hands. Volunteers play a vital role in distributing food and serving our neighbors. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves, visit https://bit.ly/behelp to register.
- Be a Toy Shop volunteer – https://mustministries.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/MUSTtoyshop/
- Donate toys or make a monetary contribution for the Toy Shop program – https://mustministries.org/wish/
Switzer Library Care Cabinets:
Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060
South Cobb Library, 805 Clay Rd, Mableton, GA 30126
- The Care Cabinet at Switzer Library is short of donations of men’s socks, haircare products and deodorant. Since July, the library at 266 Roswell Street, Marietta has provided community members in need access to the Care Cabinet containing free hygiene products.
- Accepted Care Cabinet donations include unused/unopened facial tissues, hand sanitizer, soap, women’s socks, menstrual products, tooth brushes, travel-size shampoo, conditioner and body wash; and washcloths.
- The Switzer Care Cabinets are modeled on the Hygiene Products Donation Drive at South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton 30126. The South Cobb donations list also includes bottled water and quart- and sandwich-size zipper storage bags.
Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
Collecting Food and Hygiene Products through November and December to be donated to the Center for Family Resources on Franklin Gateway.
Donate non-perishable, unexpired food and personal hygiene products.
The Center for Family Resources – Thanks for Giving program
Food Drive drop-off Locations
- Drop off items by Nov. 13 at the Red Bud Blossom Center at 277 Fairground Street SE, Marietta, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Closed weekends).
- Donate: Support the “Thanks for Giving” program–presented by Lockheed Martin–, which will feed 1,000 children and families in Cobb County with enough food to feed a family of four for the week. To donate to this program, visit bit.ly/477q45A. Volunteers are needed Nov. 14-22.
- Donate directly to The Center for Family Resources to support our programs and services—visit bit.ly/4qztMfk.
- Help them stock their choice pantry shelves with food and personal hygiene products, visit thecfr.org/donate-items/.
Reflections of Trinity, 4037 Austell Powder Springs Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Reflections of Trinity Food Pantry has distributed grocery boxes with nutritious food every Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. – noon.
Phone: 770 -222-6511
More information is available here
Atlanta Food Bank volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, groups, and those in need of service hours. Ages 8 and up are welcome to volunteer, and those under age 18 must be accompanies by an adult. You can sign up online or reach out to the volunteer team at volunteers@acfb.org.
Support our local military members/families (these organizations have been endorsed by the Cobb Chamber):
Donate to the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation at https://georgiaguardfamily.org/Donate to help provide groceries, gas assistance, rental assistance and other items for furloughed personnel.
Donate to the Dobbins Top Three Association https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9988ESFWDPKZ6
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