County expands food distribution efforts

Gwinnett County is helping families access essential food and hygiene products. Learn more about the County’s efforts and available resources.

Food Security Resources

Safe and nutritious food is essential to lead an active and healthy life. Gwinnett County is committed to address this complex issue with a comprehensive approach to provide immediate relief to those affected by food insecurity.

Through collaborations with civil organizations, partner groups, and dedicated volunteers, we offer key strategies to ensure everyone in our community has access to nutritious food.

More than 90,000 Gwinnettians are currently facing uncertainty with service disruptions in federal nutrition assistance programs. That’s in addition to federal workers who have been going without pay.

Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson recently announced that the County is donating $250,000 worth of food and hygiene products to six local cooperative ministries to support them through this time and into the holiday season.

Find Food Assistance

If you or someone you know is in need, contact your local co-op to schedule an appointment for assistance:

Lawrenceville Co-Op 52 Gwinnett Drive, Suite C Lawrenceville, GA 30046 770.339.7887 LawrencevilleCoop@GMail.com	North Gwinnett Co-Op 4395 Commerce Drive Buford, GA 30518 770.271.9793
Lilburn Co-Op 5329 Five Forks Trickum Road Lilburn, GA 30047 770.931.8333 Info@LilburnCoop.org	Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op 55 Grayson Industrial Parkway Grayson, GA 30017 770.985.5229 Info@SEGwinnettCoop.org
Duluth Co-Op 3649 Rogers Bridge Road Duluth, GA 30097 770.623.9563 Info@DuluthCo-op.org	Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries 500 Pinnacle Court, Suite 510 Norcross, GA 30071 770.263.0013 Info@OurNCM.org

You can also find pantries near you by using the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s interactive Food Pantry Map.

Gwinnett County’s Community Navigators are also available 24/7 at 770.822.8850 to help connect you to local resources.

Mobile Food Distribution

We strive to improve access to nutritious food and to engage communities. Our convenient and flexible mobile food distribution is available twice a month at select park locations throughout the year. Additionally, each distribution site is a contactless drive-thru, and we do not require identification.

Through these efforts, we deliver fresh fruits and vegetables and shelf-stable foods directly to our communities, making a significant impact in reducing food insecurity.

Begins at 3:00pm
Free!
Available only while supplies last
First come, first served
No identification required
Contactless, drive-thru distribution

Mobile Food Distribution Locations and Dates

Best Friend Park 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross January 28, 2025 April 22, 2025 July 22, 2025 October 28, 2025		Rhodes Jordan Park 100 E Crogan Street, Lawrenceville January 14, 2025 April 8, 2025 July 8, 2025 October 14, 2025
Bryson Park 5075 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn February 25, 2025 May 20, 2025 August 26, 2025 November 18, 2025		Rock Springs Park 550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville March 11, 2025 June 10, 2025 September 9, 2025 December 9, 2025
Lenora Park 4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville February 11, 2025 May 13, 2025 August 12, 2025 November 4, 2025		Shorty Howell Park 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth March 25, 2025 June 24, 2025 September 23, 2025 December 16, 2025

Interested in bringing a food distribution to your organization or your community? Email VolunteerGwinnett@GwinnettCounty.com or call 770.822.7955.

Summer Meals Program

Enjoy nutritious meals during summer break! The Gwinnett Summer Meal Program provides free breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 and younger and adults ages 19 and older with disabilities. To learn more, visit GwinnettSummerMeals.com.

Gwinnett County Public Schools provides free breakfast and lunch through the Seamless Summer Operation at select locations for children ages 18 and younger. To learn more, visit GCPSK12.org.

Additional Resources

Community Gardens:

Explore the Harvest Gwinnett Community Gardens in Dacula, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Sugar Hill, Lilburn, Suwanee, Loganville, Norcross, and Grayson, brought to you by Live Healthy Gwinnett.

Rent and maintain 4-by-8-foot raised beds to grow your own produce. These gardens are a partnership between Live Healthy Gwinnett, Health and Human Services, cooperative ministries, and housing authorities.

The raised beds are cultivated and harvested, and all the produce is donated to residents to fight food insecurity. To learn more or to volunteer, visit LiveHealthyGwinnett.com or email HarvestGwinnett@GwinnettCounty.com.

Health & Human Services and One Stop for Help:

Facing challenges related to hunger, health, housing, or other issues? Emergency assistance is available! Our community navigators are here to help you find valuable resources and overcome adversities. Connect with a navigator today by completing an online assistance request form, calling 770.822.8850, or emailing OneStopHelp@GwinnettCounty.com. For more information, visit GwinnettOneStop.com.

Free Pet Food:

Find pet food at select mobile food distributions or pick it up at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center.

Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center
884 Winder Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770.339.3200

Find a food pantry near you using the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s interactive Food Pantry Map.

Gwinnett’s community navigators are also available 24/7 at 770.822.8850 to help connect you to local resources.

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