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First call for imminent shut-offs. Routes to same-day emergency energy funds. (Alt: 404-614-1000, weekdays to 7 PM.)

Fulton County senior services. Can authorize emergency utility assistance and pause shut-offs for seniors.

Fulton–Atlanta Community Action Authority runs federal LIHEAP crisis intervention for shut-off days. Seniors 65+ get priority intake. Bring ID, shut-off notice, income proof.

Ask for a senior hardship arrangement and a medical/age-based deferment to pause a same-day shut-off while aid is secured.

Emergency utility payments to stop shut-offs. Apply through 211 or your nearest Atlanta-area corps.

Screens for emergency rental assistance and eviction prevention across metro Atlanta.

Senior-screened emergency rental help and housing stability case management in Fulton County.

Rental assistance and eviction prevention for Fulton County residents facing crisis.

Georgia Emergency Assistance Program for Fulton County residents — critical rent help. Email: EmergencyAssistance@bcmgeorgia.org.

Metro-Atlanta rent and housing support for seniors and families in crisis.

Locates the nearest food pantry and mobile distribution. Serves Fulton County and metro Atlanta.

Weekly Saturday food distribution hosted with Gracepointe Community Church in Lawrenceville. See our Events page for the next date.

Apply for SNAP food assistance. Expedited SNAP can be approved within 7 days for urgent need.

Nutrition support for pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5.

Aging services, emergency utility/rent aid, case management, and senior referrals in Fulton County.

Long-term care, housing stability, and benefits counseling for Fulton County seniors.

Home- and community-based services to keep seniors safely housed.

Benefits screening and referrals for older adults, including utility and housing help.

All-purpose emergency line: housing, utilities, food, and connection to local agencies.

Free, confidential 24/7 support if you or someone is in emotional crisis.

24/7 safety planning and crisis support. Text START to 88788.

24/7 behavioral health crisis line for Georgians of any age.

Safety-net hospital with financial assistance and charity care for low-income/uninsured residents.

Low-cost clinics, immunizations, and health referrals statewide.

Mental health support, education, and referrals for individuals and families.

Medicaid and PeachCare enrollment and help finding providers.

Our annual holiday program providing Christmas food boxes and toys to Gwinnett County families with children and teens. Sign-ups open each fall — see our Christmas Outreach page for dates and registration.

Angel Tree provides Christmas gifts for children (birth–12) and teens (13–17) from low-income families. Apply in person at your nearest Atlanta-area corps in October–November.

Free Christmas toys for children up to age 12. Request toys through your local campaign in the fall; distribution is in December.

Call 211 in November–December to be matched with local Christmas food baskets, toy drives, and Adopt-a-Family programs serving your zip code.

Holiday food distributions including Thanksgiving and Christmas meal boxes for families. Check the pantry locator in November for holiday-specific sites.

Referrals to local holiday toy, food, and Adopt-a-Family programs for Gwinnett County families with children and teens.