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St. Joseph's Charities

Opens Mon 10 AM ET
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Address
134 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30601
groceries

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
A state ID or driver's license. They also ask for Social Security numbers or cards for each person in the household.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill) and proof of income.

In their words: “Serves residents of Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties. Documentation required: Picture ID/driver license, social security card, proof of residence or lease, proof of income, eviction notice, utility cut-off notice, and 2 proof of payments for previous 30 days. Does not need proof of legal status.”

This is our best read of what St. Joseph's Charities has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 10 AM – 12 PM
Tue 10 AM – 12 PM
Wed 10 AM – 12 PM
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St. Joseph's Charities at 134 Prince Ave., Athens, GA provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed: 10 AM – 12 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Serves residents of Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties. Documentation required: Picture ID/driver license, social security card, proof of residence or lease, proof of income, eviction notice, utility cut-off notice, and 2 proof of payments for previous 30 days. Does not need proof of legal status.

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