Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (Oconee County Service Area)

Food Assistance in Georgia. Regional food bank in the Feeding Georgia network responsible for Oconee County. The food bank is based in Athens and serves 14 counties — this is the office to call for Oconee County, not a Oconee location. Staff can tell you which food pantry near you is open, its hours, and what to bring.

Phone: (706) 354-8191

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 (Oconee County Service Area)

How do I contact Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (Oconee County Service Area)?

You can call Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (Oconee County Service Area) at (706) 354-8191 in Georgia. Their website is https://foodbanknega.org.

What services does Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (Oconee County Service Area) offer?

Regional food bank in the Feeding Georgia network responsible for Oconee County. The food bank is based in Athens and serves 14 counties — this is the office to call for Oconee County, not a Oconee location. Staff can tell you which food pantry near you is open, its hours, and what to bring.

Are services at Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (Oconee County Service Area) free or low-cost?

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

Does Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (Oconee County Service Area) offer services in other languages?

Call Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (Oconee County Service Area) 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.