Mobile Pantry Locations

We serve hundreds of families all at once through a direct “farmer’s market” style distribution format. With our box truck and tractor trailers, the Food Bank provides truckloads of both perishable and nonperishable food to those in need.

We serve hundreds of households all at once through a drive-thru style food distribution format. In this manner, those seeking food assistance can drive up to the distribution, pop their trunk or direct volunteers to load a seat in their car, and receive a months’ worth of nutritiously balanced food assistance with items such as meats, dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, nonperishables, and other food items. A Mobile Pantry is an orderable distribution in which foods are selected and delivered by the Food Bank to be distributed in a drive-thru distribution style.

Members can order a Mobile Pantry without the need for a physical storage site, allowing Members flexibility to serve more rural areas or use more convenient locations to distribute food. The Food Bank offers two sizes of truck deliveries: a box truck which provides food for 150 to 300 households (up to 12,000 meals) or a tractor trailer which provides food for 350-600 households (up to 24,000 meals).

This is our second-largest program, servicing hundreds of thousands of people each year with staples foods in a convenient and efficient manner. If you would like to become a Member to access this program, please visit our New Members page.

Mobile Pantries – December 2025

Start times listed below. Distributions end once all food has been distributed or at the end time determined by the organization hosting the event.

Pantry times and dates are controlled by the organizations hosting them. Times and dates listed below are subject to change.

Tuesday, December 2^nd:

9:00am: The Cancer Foundation, INC – 155 Paradise Blvd, Athens, GA 30607
9:30am: UGA Student Food Pantry – 45 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30602
11:00am: Martin Baptist Church – 751 Red Hollow Rd, Martin, GA 30557

Thursday, December 4^th:

12:00pm: Hart County Medlink @ Hartwell FUMC – 200 E Howell St, Hartwell, GA 30643
5:00pm: Free Chapel Worship Center Inc. – 2001 Cherry Dr, Braselton, GA 30517

Friday, December 5^th:

9:00am: Waggoners Grove Baptist Church – 535 Waggoners Grove Church Rd, Colbert, GA 30628

Saturday, December 6^th:

8:00am: Open Door Demorest – 800 Cannon Bridge Rd, Demorest, GA 30535
8:30am: First Presbyterian Church of Cornelia – 375 Old Cleveland Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531

Monday, December 8^th:

4:00pm: Lexington Baptist Church – 103 W Church St, Lexington, GA 30648

Thursday, December 11^th:

7:30am: Lavonia Church of God – 107 Bear Creek Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553
3:00pm: His Hands & Feet – 66 Blalock Mill Dr, Cleveland, GA 30528

Friday, December 12^th:

10:00am: Food Bank of Northeast Georgia @ River Hills Church – 416 Argone Road, Winder, GA 30680

Saturday, December 13^th:

7:30am: iServe Ministries @ Jackson County Family Connections – 831 S Elm St, Commerce, GA 30529
8:00am: Truth Chapel – 898 US Hwy 441, Clayton, GA 30525
9:00am: Hill Chapel Baptist Church – 1692 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30606

Monday, December 15^th:

9:00am: Piedmont Oconee Campus – 1305 Jennings Mill Rd Suite 300, Watkinsville, GA 30677
2:00pm: Freedom Church of God – 3428 Neese Commerce Road, Commerce, GA 30530
4:00pm: City of Refuge @ Athens Church – 10 Huntington Rd, Athens, GA 30606

Tuesday, December 16^th:

8:00am: iServe Ministries @ Pendergrass Flea Market – 5641 US Highway 129 N, Pendergrass, GA 30567
10:00am: East Athens Development Corp. / Virginia Walker @ Miriam Moore Community Services Center – 410 McKinley Drive, Athens, GA 30601
3:00pm: Get Real Ministries – 102 US-441, Baldwin, GA 30511 *call 706-499-5200 to schedule pick-up time*
4:00pm: Living Word Baptist – 2761 Monroe Hwy, Bogart, GA 30622

Wednesday, December 17^th:

10:00am: Advantage Behavioral Health System – 840 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606
11:00am: Towns County Food Pantry – 1294 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris, GA 30582

Thursday, December 18^th:

9:00am: Cornerstone Baptist Church – 1543 Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643

Friday, December 19^th:

4:30pm: Grace Fellowship Church of God – 1120 Malcom Bridge Rd, Bogart, GA 30622

Saturday, December 20^th:

7:00am: Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church – 8397 Wolffork Rd, Rabun Gap, GA 30568
8:00am: Cornerstone Food Pantry – 4680 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605
8:00am: Catholic Center @ Pinewood Estates – 1465 Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601
8:00am: Thankful Baptist – 1218 Union Point Rd, Stephens, GA 30667
9:00am: Helen First Baptist Church – 55 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
9:00am: The Springs of Toccoa – 58 Rothell Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577

Monday, December 22^nd:

10:00am: Athens Community Council on Aging – 135 Hoyt St, Athens, GA 30601

Saturday, December 27^th:

8:00am: iServe Ministries @ Hilsman Middle School – 870 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605

*Times and locations are subject to change.

**For immediate food assistance: you may visit Designing Minds Enterprises at 2047 Prince Avenue Suite B, Athens, GA 30606 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10am-2pm. Tell the staff-member assisting you that you found their information through the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia’s website and they will provide you with the appropriate form to fill out.

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What to Expect When Attending a Mobile Pantry

FAQs about Mobile Pantries

What are Mobile Pantries?
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Mobile Pantries are large food distribution events hosted by Members of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia that provide supplemental grocery items to neighbors in our service area. These events are set up in either “drive-thru” or “market” style—you will either drive up and wait in your vehicle for volunteers to load your groceries, or park and walk up to receive them (volunteers may also assist taking groceries back to your vehicle).

What about paperwork?
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You may be required to complete and return a TEFAP form before receiving food. This form helps us track how many neighbors we serve. Your personal information is kept confidential and will only be accessed if there’s a recall on a product you received from a Mobile Pantry, in which case someone will contact you with that alert.

Am I required to bring any documents?
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No. You should not be asked for any documentation when visiting a Mobile Pantry. If anyone requests identification or other documentation, please contact the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia at 706-354-8191.

Can I attend a Mobile Pantry if I receive SNAP benefits?
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Yes! We encourage neighbors to use any food resources they need to ensure they have enough food for themselves and their families. If you need help applying for SNAP benefits, please text “FOOD” to 74544 for assistance.

Is there anything else I should know about attending a Mobile Pantry?
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Mobile Pantries are large events serving between 50 to 600 families, so you may have to wait in line for an hour or more. We recommend taking water and any other items you may need during that wait-time and for that day’s weather conditions. Please know that the organizations hosting the events and the volunteers assisting are working hard to get your food to you and everyone else as quickly as possible—your patience is greatly appreciated.