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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 – May 22 – June 14, 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.

Thursday, May 22nd:

  • 8:00am: Barrow County Food Pantry @ Holly Hill Mall – 189 W Athens Street, Winder, GA 30680
  • 12:00pm: American Legion – 4 Electric Avenue, Clayton, GA 30525
  • 4:00pm: Grace Fellowship Church of God – 1120 Malcolm Bridge Rd, Bogart, GA 30622

Saturday, May 24th:

  • 7:30am: iServe Ministries @ Hilsman Middle School – 870 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605

Thursday, May 29th:

  • 12:00pm: American Legion – 4 Electric Avenue, Clayton, GA 30525

Saturday, May 31st:

  • 9:00am: The Springs of Toccoa – 58 Rothell Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577

Tuesday, June 3rd:

  • 1:00pm: Martin Baptist Church – 751 Red Hollow Rd, Martin, GA 30557

Wednesday, June 4th:

  • 10:00am: Spirit of Sharing – 199 Wood Avenue, Winder, GA 30680

Thursday, June 5th:

  • 12:00pm: American Legion – 4 Electric Avenue, Clayton, GA 30525

Saturday, June 6th:

  • 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, June 9th:

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

Tuesday, June 10th:

  • 9:30am: Salvation Army @ Rainbow Pantry – 191 Campbell Street, Royston, GA 30662

Wednesday, June 11th:

  • 9:30am: 1025 Church, Statham Campus – 1914 Broad Street, Statham, GA 30666
  • 10:00am: Athens Community Council on Aging – 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601

Thursday, June 12th:

  • 7:30am: Lavonia Church of God – 107 Bear Creek Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553
  • 12:00pm: American Legion – 4 Electric Avenue, Clayton, GA 30525
  • 3:00pm: His Hands & Feet – 66 Blalock Mill Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528
  • 4:30pm: Free Chapel Worship Center Inc. – 2001 Cherry Drive, Braselton, GA 30517

Saturday, June 14th:

  • 7:30am: iServe Ministries @ Jackson County Family Connections – 831 S Elm Street, Commerce, GA 30529
  • 8:00am: Truth Chapel @ Rabun MedLink – 896 Highway 441 S, Clayton, GA 30525
  • 9:00am: Hill Chapel Baptist Church – 1692 W Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30606

 

*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.

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