Heard County

Local offices in Heard County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · State office

  Heard County WIC and Nutrition Center

  1191 Franklin Parkway, Franklin, GA 30217

  Help here

  • WIC benefitsEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 706-298-6080DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org

• Child support · State office

  Coweta Carrollton Child Support Office

  1124 North Park Street, Suite R, Carrollton, GA 30117

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the office serving Heard County.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• State office

  Heard County DFCS Office

  1188 Franklin Parkway, Franklin, GA 30217

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF benefits.
  Call 706-675-3361DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Heard County Health Department

  1191 Franklin Parkway, Franklin, GA 30217

  Help here

  • Public health careGet immunizations, screenings, and other health services at the county health department.
  • Dental clinicSchedule affordable dental care for children, pregnant women, and adults.
  Call 706-675-3456DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging

  13273 Highway 34 East, Franklin, GA 30217

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionOlder adults and people with disabilities can get connected to services and support in their community.
  Call 866-854-5652DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Heard County Local Emergency Management Agency

  11816 Highway 100, Franklin, GA 30217

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet local information and help related to emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 706-415-2784DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gema.georgia.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  West Georgia Technical College Career Services

  Help here

  • Career servicesHeard County residents can contact the college for career services and job search support.
  Call 770-830-2202Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on threeriversrc.com

• Library · Regional office

  West Georgia Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesFind library services and resources for residents in the regional library system.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wgrls.org

• Library · County office

  Heard County Public Library

  564 Main Street, Franklin, GA 30217

  Help here

  • Library accessUse the public library's books and other learning resources.
  Call 706-675-6501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on heardcountyga.com

Heard County, Georgia Official Government Website website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Heard County, closest to the center of Franklin first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Ben Hill Food Bank

  Ben Hill United Methodist Church

  45 miles from the center of Franklin

  2099 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 1 PM
  Call 404-344-0618DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on benhillumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry

  Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.

  48 miles from the center of Franklin

  3700 Wendell Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 4 PM
  Call 678-974-5989DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on anotherchanceofatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Food Center Atlanta

  Atlanta Community Food Bank

  48 miles from the center of Franklin

  3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM; 3 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
  • Sun9 AM to 1 PM

  What to bring: Appointments are required.

  Call 478-394-4547DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on acfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Emergency Food Assistance

  Caring For Others, Inc.

  49 miles from the center of Franklin

  3537 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.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on caring4others.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc. Food Pantry

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc.

  49 miles from the center of Franklin

  122 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

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on motivatedbypeoplefoundation.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Marketplace

  Community Church

  49 miles from the center of Franklin

  838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

  Hours

  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ccogatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Heard County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Heard County

• Centralhatcheenot checked yet
• Ephesusnot checked yet
• Franklin

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