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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on October 5, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Georgia, we recommend that you visit the COVID-19: State Services in Georgia website, the Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Materials and Resources or the Department of Community Affairs' COVID-19 Resources.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Hazard Pay and Compensatory Time for Front-Line City Workers
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has issued an executive order that provides (1) hazard pay of $500 per month for front-line workers employed by the City of Atlanta through December 31, 2020 and (2) the accumulation of Hazard Pay Compensatory Time for … » more information -
Job Assistance and Job Training for Dislocated Workers
WorkSource provides job search assistance and job training to assist individuals re-enter the work force. » more information -
Water Disconnections Suspended
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Savannah has temporarily suspended water utility disconnections until the City starts Phase 4 of its Safer Services Reopening Plan. This temporary measure does not relieve customers of the obligation … » more information -
Georgia Mountain Food Bank
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Georgia Mountain Food Bank is continuing to partner with food pantries to provide emergency food assistance in Hall County. » more information -
St. Anne Catholic Church Outreach
During the COVID-19 outbreak, St. Anne Community Outreach is continuing to provide grocery distribution and rent and utility assistance to residents of Muscogee County in need. » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Emergency Meal Service for Children during Unanticipated School Closures
In response to unanticipated school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is currently operating its Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to provide children with free meals while schools are … » more information -
Georgia Food Stamp (SNAP) Program
The Georgia Food Stamp Program (federally known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)) provides monthly food benefits to low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. This program predates COVID-19 … » more information -
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded health and nutrition program that predates COVID-19, but can be used by eligible participants at this time. » more information -
Drive-Through Food Distribution Events
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cobb County has partnered with Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) to host two drive-through food distribution events for Cobb County residents. One package per family will contain up to 20 pounds of produce in … » more information -
Free Five-Day Meal Distribution to Students During School Closures
The Cobb County School District, in partnership with MUST Ministries, is providing a five-day supply of free breakfast and lunch to students on Mondays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through the end of the school year or until classes resume. Meal pick-up … » more information -
Free Meal Distribution and Delivery Routes for Students
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is providing all DeKalb County students 2 lunches and 2 snacks on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to noon at 21 different schools. DCSD is also using buses to deliver grab-and-go bags directly … » more information -
Meal Service for Children During School Closures
Due to unexpected school closures, the Richmond County School System (RCSS) is providing a “DriveThrough Meal Program” for children ages 2–18. Monday through Friday, from 11am until 1pm, lunches will be distributed (with breakfast bags for the next … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information -
Athens Community Council on Aging
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Athens Community Council on Aging is providing drive-thru pick-up of food and commodity bags to individuals in need. Additionally, the Council is continuing to operate its Meals on Wheels program and provide grocery … » more information -
Atlanta Community Food Bank
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Atlanta Community Food Bank is operating grab-and-go pop-up mobile food pantries in the Atlanta area. » more information -
Community Assistance Center
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Community Assistance Center (CAC) is providing food to those in need and financial support to those who need assistance paying rent or utilities. CAC’s food pantries are distributing pre-packaged bags of food based on … » more information -
Crossroads
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Crossroads is continuing to provide in-office case management and mailroom services. Crossroads’ Clyde’s Kitchen is also continuing to provide sack lunch meal services. » more information -
Downtown Ministries
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Downtown Ministries’ Our Daily Bread Community Kitchen is providing grab-and-go lunches provided by local restaurants to individuals in need. » more information -
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia remains open and is providing food to those in need through a mobile pantry service. » more information
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