Several organizations in metro Atlanta offer free meals to those in need. Don't spend the holidays alone. Head over to one of these spots, enjoy a warm meal and get to know your neighbors. After all, isn't kindness towards others as well as spreading joy and cheer what the holidays are all about?

The holidays are a time to reflect and give thanks. Many families choose to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas enjoying a feast together. Some, however, are unable to travel home or don't have the means to cook a large meal. If this is your situation, the Help Desk has got you covered!

Several organizations in metro Atlanta offer free meals to those in need. Don't spend the holidays alone. Head over to one of these spots, enjoy a warm meal and get to know your neighbors. After all, isn't kindness towards others as well as spreading joy and cheer what the holidays are all about?

Take a look at our resource guide to find a location near you.

Resource Guide:

Berean Church's 6th Annual Community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 23
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
401 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 799-7288

Atlanta Mission
Thanksgiving Lunch
Wednesday, November 26
The Shepherd's Inn
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
165 Ivan Allen Blvd. Atlanta, GA
404-588-4000

Hosea Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving Dinner EventDuring this event Hosea provides free services ranging from hot showers and haircuts to dinner.
Thursday, November 27
All day
Georgia World Congress Center (Building B)
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
404-755-3353

The Salvation Army
Thursday, November 27
Red Shield Services Shelter
400 Luckie St. Atlanta, GA 30313
404-486-2961

The Open Door Community
Friday, November 28
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
910 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306
404-874-9652

Atlanta MissionAtlanta Mission welcomes walk-ins that are in need of food, shelter, laundry, showering and hygiene products for men, women and children.

At 2:00 p.m. every day any man can come in and get a bed, shower, food, hygiene products, new clothes, social work and other needs.

The Shepherd's Inn – Men's Shelter
165 Ivan Allen Blvd Atlanta, GA 30318.

Women can do their laundry, take showers, eat, get hygiene kits, receive new clothes get childcare, services and assistance from social workers and other needs. If they would like to stay overnight they will be taken up to My Sister's House.

Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children
655 Ethel St. NW Atlanta, GA 30318

Paulding Holiday ProgramThe Paulding Holiday Program provides gifts and toys for the holidays. must pre-register; child must be present on day of the event

(678) 792-4488

Fortress Women's FacilityThis agency provides gifts and toys to the community. Children from low-income families are eligible. Children must be 12 years of age and below. Eligibility:children 12 years of age and below.

Through November 28
Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
4680 School St. Acworth, GA 30101
(404) 839-4060

Beacon of Light Christian ChurchThe Beacon of Lights Christian Church will provide gifts and toys to families in the community. Low-income families that are residence of the service area are eligible. Children must be 12 years of age and below.

2050 Collins Blvd. Austell, GA 30106
(770) 941-4500

Georgia Champion ProjectThe Georgia Champion Project provides gifts and toys to the community for children12 years of age and below. Children must be present to pick up toys. Walk-ins are accepted. Each child must have a birth certificate with them.

Through November 26
7651 Tara Blvd. Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 347-9400

Georgia Champion ProjectThis organization is assisting families in the Clayton county area with a toy or gift for children ages 12 years and younger. The child must be present and a birth certificate must be presented.

7651 Tara Blvd Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-347-9400

Care For All Children Services, Inc.This organization is assisting families in Clayton, DeKalb, and Gwinnett county areas with a toy or gift for children ages 12 years and younger. Please call and prepare identification and social security card for everyone in the household along with proof of residency.

896 Legacy Park Dr., Se Ste. 100, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
678-687-3729

Success to Succeed FoundationThis organization is assisting families in various counties with a toy or gift for children 12 years of age and younger. Please call to make an appointment and have a picture ID.

750 S. Perry St. Ste. 300 Lawrenceville, GA 30046
678-580-7599

Woodstock Jaycees

This organization is assisting families in Cherokee county with a toy or gift for children 13 years of age and younger. Please call to make an appointment and prepare a picture ID.

216 Rope Mill Rd. Woodstock, GA 30188
770-926-8336

Center for Family ResourcesIt's not too late to register to receive a Thanksgiving meal basket from the Center for Family Resources. Applicants must be residents of Cobb County and meet with a service member to determine eligibility.

Late registration: Tuesday, November 25 & Wednesday, November 26
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
995 Roswell St. NE, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30060
770-428-2601

North Gwinnett Co-OpThe group will begin registration for their Christmas meal Monday, December 1, and registration will continue until the week before Christmas. Applicants must have proof of residence in Buford, Sugar Hill or Suwannee and proof of the need for assistance.

North Gwinnett Co-Op
4395 Commerce Dr., Buford 30519
770-271-9793