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    GCPS does not endorse or recommend any of the above agencies, as this list is for informational use only. Any fees incurred are the responsibility of the parent and/or student. This is not a complete list of online school resources in Gwinnett County and the Metro Atlanta Area. Please check with other sources of information for additional resources. 

  • Action Ministries

    Action Ministries

    Phone: 404-881-1991 

    Address: 1700 Century Cir. NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30345 

    •  Agency provides housing, hunger relief and education programs 

  • Duluth Cooperative Ministry – Hands of Christ

    Duluth Cooperative Ministry – Hands of Christ

    Phone: 770-623-9563 

    Address: 3395 Fox Street, Duluth, GA 30096 

    Hours: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Please call for an appointment.  

    Eligibility:

    • Serves residents in zip codes 30096 and 30097  

  • HOPE, Inc.

    HOPE, Inc.

    Phone: 678-623-3628 

    • Equips low-income single parents to obtain a college degree, develop essential life skills, and ultimately become self-sufficient. We do this by providing our single parent students with financial assistance for housing and childcare, a facilitator to connect our students to community resources, financial literacy and a game plan for financial independence, counseling resources and success coaching. 

  • Lilburn Cooperative Ministry

    Lilburn Cooperative Ministry

    Phone: 770-931-8333

    Address: 5329 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047

    Hours: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday (last food order is taken at 1:30pm)  

    • Food pantry, funds for emergency needs, clothing closet, referrals for other clothing needs and household items, referral information for other sources of assistance, budget planning assistance, employment resources and referrals, school supplies, counseling referral, follow up with clients for additional help.

    Documents needed for services:

    • Must have a social security card for everyone receiving assistance in the home. 

  • Norcross Cooperative Ministry

    Norcross Cooperative Ministry 

    Phone: 770-263-8268 

    Address: 2275 Mitchell Rd. Norcross, GA 30071  

    Hours: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday 

    • Co-Op serves as many people as possible on a first come, first served basis. We frequently reach capacity before or early in each shift, so you need to arrive early!
    • Offers services to families living in Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Doraville and Tucker of Gwinnett County, GA only.

    Documents needed for services:

    • Photo ID for all adults in the household
    • ID’s for each child in the household (including Social Security card, Medicaid cards, etc.)
    • Current proof of residency (ex. lease or utility bill) 

  • Partnership for Community Action

    Partnership for Community Action

    Phone: 404-929-2500 

    Address: 1261 Commercial Drive, Conyers, GA 30094 

    • Offers family support, emergency assistance and youth empowerment services  

  • St. Vincent de Paul Society of Georgia

    St. Vincent de Paul Society of Georgia

    Phone: 678-892-6163 

    • Closest Family Support Centers locations: Chamblee and Stone Mountain (call or check website for full addresses and hours) in addition to the local conferences.  

  • The Salvation Army

    The Salvation Army 

    Phone: 770-441-6200

    Address: 1000 Center Place, Norcross, GA 30093 

    • The Salvation Army is here for those in need of shelter, transportation, or emergency financial assistance. 
    • Emergency Financial Assistance resources vary with local needs. For information on specific programs and locations, contact your local Salvation Army Center.