Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

Food Assistance in Athens, Georgia. Regional food bank in the Feeding Georgia network, serving Clarke County from its Athens headquarters along with 13 nearby counties. It supplies the food pantries, meal programs, and emergency food sites across the area. Call for the pantry nearest you, its hours, and what to bring.

Phone: (706) 354-8191

Address: 890 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, Georgia, 30607

Website: https://foodbanknega.org

Good to know: Phone verified from foodbanknega.org/about/contact on 2026-10-07, which gives its two locations as 890 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607 on 706-354-8191 and 46 Plaza Way, Clayton, GA 30525 on 706-782-0780, both open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Athens is in Clarke County, not Jackson, where the old row had placed it; the Clayton branch is in Rabun County. County assignment per Feeding Georg

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Frequently asked questions about Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

How do I contact Food Bank of Northeast Georgia?

You can call Food Bank of Northeast Georgia at (706) 354-8191 or visit 890 Newton Bridge Road in Athens, Georgia. Their website is https://foodbanknega.org.

What services does Food Bank of Northeast Georgia offer?

Regional food bank in the Feeding Georgia network, serving Clarke County from its Athens headquarters along with 13 nearby counties. It supplies the food pantries, meal programs, and emergency food sites across the area. Call for the pantry nearest you, its hours, and what to bring.

Are services at Food Bank of Northeast Georgia free or low-cost?

Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Food Bank of Northeast Georgia at (706) 354-8191 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Food Bank of Northeast Georgia offer services in other languages?

Call Food Bank of Northeast Georgia at (706) 354-8191 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.