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Food Bank Athens Area Emergency

Opens Mon 9 AM ET
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Address
640 Barber St, Athens, GA 30601
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Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Athens-Clarke County. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill).

In their words: “Families and individuals who live in Athens-Clarke County who are faced with emergencies. Must be referred by an approved agency. A family is entitled to another week's supply within six months, again with an approved referral.”

This is our best read of what Food Bank Athens Area Emergency has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 9 AM – 1 PM
Tue 9 AM – 1 PM
Wed 9 AM – 1 PM
Thu 9 AM – 1 PM
Fri 9 AM – 1 PM
Sat ·

Food Bank Athens Area Emergency at 640 Barber St, Athens, GA provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 1 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Families and individuals who live in Athens-Clarke County who are faced with emergencies. Must be referred by an approved agency. A family is entitled to another week's supply within six months, again with an approved referral.

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