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Local offices in Gay
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Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Gay first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Emergency Food Assistance
Caring For Others, Inc.
40 miles from the center of Gay3537 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
Ben Hill Food Bank
Ben Hill United Methodist Church
42 miles from the center of Gay2099 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on benhillumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc. Food Pantry
Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc.
42 miles from the center of Gay122 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
Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry
Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church
42 miles from the center of Gay2730 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
AIM Atlanta Food Pantry
AIM Atlanta
43 miles from the center of Gay1966 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
Community Marketplace
Community Church
45 miles from the center of Gay838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on ccogatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gay
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
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820
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
Community Action for Improvement, Inc.
1380 Lafayette Parkway, La Grange, GA 30241
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Meriwether County
Gay is in Meriwether County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Meriwether County Division of Family and Children Services
691 North Talbotton Street, Greenville, GA 30222
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with food, Medicaid, or cash assistance.
- Child supportContact Georgia Child Support Services for help with child support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Meriwether County WIC and Nutrition Center
300 W. Perry Street, Manchester, GA 31816
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Public health · State office
Meriwether County Health Department
51 Gay Connector, Greenville, GA 30222
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services and vital records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Older adults · Regional office
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging
13273 GA Highway 34 E, Franklin, GA 30217
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for information, counseling, and services that help older adults live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trrc-ga.com
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service, LaGrange Office
2170 West Point Road, Suite 35, LaGrange, GA 30240
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families with veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Meriwether County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency management informationContact the county for local emergency management information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on meriwethercountyga.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
- 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