• General Economic Resources

    General Economic Assistance: These agencies may help with utilities, rent, and/or other financial assistance on a limited basis. Please call for more specific information.


    Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry*

    770-339-7887
    Hours: Mon. 6-8 PM—Food Only, Sat. 10 AM-Noon—Food only, Wed. & Fri. 10 AM-2 PM
    All seeking assistance must have picture ID and proof of residence.
    http://www.lawrencevilleco-op.org/

    Department of Family and Children Services

    To apply for Medicaid, TANF, Food Stamps.

    Lawrenceville (Main County Office) 678-518-5500
    Norcross Satellite Office 770-441-8800
    Buford Satellite Office 770-614-2500

    Partnership for Community Action

    www.pcaction.org

    404-929-2414 (Main #)

    678-291-0860 (Gwinnett)  

    Salvation Army*

    770-963-8802
    www.salvationarmyusa.org

    St. Vincent de Paul*

    678-892-6163
    http://www.svdpatl.org/

    The Impact! Group

    678-808-4477
    http://www.theimpactgroup.org/
    Foreclosure prevention and transitional housing services.

    Travelers Aid

    404-817-7070
    www.travelersaidatlanta.org
    Housing, outreach, prevention and emergency services.
    *Limited food pantries

    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 resources for economic assistance in Atlanta or Gwinnett. Please check your yellow pages for other resoureces.