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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.

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.

Free!
Begins at 3:00pm until supplies last
Identification is not required
Contactless drive-thru distribution

Mobile Food Distribution Locations & Dates
Best Friend Park in Norcross October 10 December 12		Bryson Park in Lilburn September 12 November 14

Lenora Park in Snellville October 24 December 19		Shorty Howell Park in Duluth September 26 November 28

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 meals to children ages 18 and younger and adults ages 19 and older with physical or mental impairment. To learn more, visit GwinnettSummerMeals.com.

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 OneStop 4 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

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