FOOD & BASIC NEEDS
Finding Food and Everyday Essentials
When food or basic household necessities become difficult to afford, knowing where to turn can make an immediate difference. These resources can help individuals and families locate food assistance, personal-care items, clothing, household necessities, and other basic-needs support.
Need help determining where to start? FCCMI can help connect you with available community resources.
TYPES OF FOOD & BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Food pantries, community distributions, groceries, and other food-access resources.
CLOTHING ASSISTANCE
Clothing closets, seasonal clothing programs, coats, shoes, and other essential apparel.
PERSONAL CARE & HYGIENE
Hygiene products, toiletries, diapers, feminine-care products, and other personal-care necessities.
HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS
Basic household supplies, cleaning products, linens, and other necessities for maintaining a household.
BABY & CHILD ESSENTIALS
Diapers, formula, baby supplies, children’s clothing, school supplies, and other resources for families with children.
EMERGENCY BASIC-NEEDS SUPPORT
Connections to organizations that may assist families experiencing an immediate shortage of food or other necessities.
FIND FOOD & BASIC-NEEDS ASSISTANCE
Harper’s Family Pantry — FCCMI
Food distributions serving families throughout Gwinnett County.
World Life Church Distribution
495 S. Perry Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
1st & 3rd Fridays | 2:00–5:00 PM
First come, first served while supplies last.
Gwinnett International Church Distribution
2190 Lenorah Church Road
Snellville, GA 30039
4th Saturday |11:00–2:00 PM
First come, first served while supplies last.
FCCMI: (470) 260-6065
Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry
Emergency food assistance for qualifying residents of Lawrenceville and Dacula. Available assistance includes groceries and, when available, limited personal-care and household items. The Co-Op currently distributes food by appointment, and clients may generally receive food every four weeks based on need.
52 Gwinnett Drive, Suite C
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: (770) 339-7887
Service area: Lawrenceville/Dacula ZIP codes 30019, 30043, 30044, 30045, 30046, and 30049. Identification and recent proof of address are required for service.
Gwinnett County Food Security Resources
Gwinnett County maintains current information about local cooperative ministries, food assistance, and other food-security resources. Its current listings include Lawrenceville, North Gwinnett, Lilburn, Southeast Gwinnett, and other local cooperative ministries.
Gwinnett One Stop Resource Assistance: (770) 822-8850
Gwinnett One Stop for Help
For families facing more than one need, Gwinnett County Community Navigators can help identify resources for food, housing, health, and other challenges rather than requiring residents to figure out every agency themselves.
Resource Assistance Helpline: (770) 822-8850
Email: OneStopHelp@GwinnettCounty.com
THE SALVATION ARMY — LAWRENCEVILLE CORPS
Community & Emergency Assistance
Provides assistance and community resources for individuals and families experiencing hardship, including food and other basic-needs support as resources are available.
3455 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Phone: (770) 724-1660
Service Area: Gwinnett County
Contact the Lawrenceville Corps directly to confirm current services, eligibility requirements, and availability.
STREETWISE GEORGIA
Food, Clothing & Basic Needs Support
Provides food, clothing, hygiene products, and other essential items to individuals and families experiencing hardship. Services may include food assistance, clothing, diapers, personal-care items, and household necessities.
Location:
1770 Cedars Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Phone: (678) 985-9952
Service Area: Gwinnett County and surrounding communities
Contact StreetWise Georgia before visiting to confirm current services, appointment requirements, and availability.
OTHER GWINNETT FOOD CO-OPS
Gwinnett County includes additional cooperative ministries serving specific communities and ZIP codes throughout the county, including Duluth, Lilburn, Norcross/Peachtree Corners, North Gwinnett, and Southeast Gwinnett.
FIND YOUR LOCAL CO-OP
Food Assistance Throughout Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County cooperative ministries serve specific communities and ZIP codes. Contact the co-op serving your area before visiting to confirm current eligibility requirements, hours, appointments, and available assistance.
HANDS OF CHRIST — DULUTH CO-OP
3649 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30097
Phone: (770) 623-9563
Serves: 30096, 30097
LILBURN COOPERATIVE MINISTRY
5329 Five Forks Trickum Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047
Phone: (770) 931-8333
Serves: 30047, 30084 (Gwinnett area), 30087
NEIGHBORHOOD COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES
500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510, Norcross, GA 30071
Phone: (770) 263-8268
Serves: Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and surrounding eligible areas
NORTH GWINNETT CO-OP
4395 Commerce Drive, Buford, GA 30518
Phone: (770) 271-9793
Serves: Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, and eligible surrounding Gwinnett communities
SOUTHEAST GWINNETT CO-OP
55 Grayson Industrial Parkway, Grayson, GA 30017
Phone: (770) 985-5229
Serves: Grayson, Snellville, and the Gwinnett County portion of Loganville
NOT SURE WHICH CO-OP SERVES YOUR ADDRESS?
Gwinnett County Community Navigators can help connect residents with appropriate local resources.
Resource Assistance Helpline: (770) 822-8850
Please contact the organization before visiting. Services, eligibility requirements, hours, and resource availability may change.
NEED HELP FINDING THE RIGHT RESOURCE?
Finding food and basic-needs assistance can sometimes be difficult. FCCMI can help individuals and families identify appropriate community resources and determine where to begin.
FCCMI does not determine eligibility or guarantee services provided by outside organizations. Program requirements and availability are determined by each service provider.