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.
If you or someone you know is in need, contact your local co-op to schedule an appointment for assistance:
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Lawrenceville Co-Op |
North Gwinnett Co-Op |
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Lilburn Co-Op |
Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op |
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Duluth Co-Op |
Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries |
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.
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.
| Best Friend Park 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross January 27, 2026 April 28, 2026 July 28, 2026 October 2, 2026 |
Rhodes Jordan Park |
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Bryson Park |
Rock Springs Park 550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville March 10, 2026 June 9, 2026 September 8, 2026 December 8, 2026 |
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Lenora Park |
Shorty Howell Park |
Interested in bringing a food distribution to your organization or your community? Email VolunteerGwinnett@GwinnettCounty.com or call 770.822.7955.
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.
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.