Winter Resource Guide

Winter Resource Guide

Winter Resource Guide

Below you will find our 2024 Winter Break Resource Guide! This is a collection of Gwinnett County resources that provide food, financial, and sometimes “Santa” assistance! We have organized it alphabetically by city and listed schools in each city.

We wish you a happy holiday season! 

For those fortunate enough to be able to donate, most organizations listed would be happy to accept non-perishable, shelf-stable foods and household items, such as toilet paper, diapers, and detergent. Please contact the organization for more information on their specific needs.

Winter Resource Guide LINKS

  • Buford & Hoschton : Mill Creek HS, Jones MS, Twin Rivers MS, Osborne MS, Duncan Creek ES, Harmony ES, Ivy Creek ES, Patrick ES

    • North Gwinnett Co-Op: Monday 6-8PM; Wednesday – Friday 10AM- 2PM
      • Serves Buford, Sugar Hill. Suwannee, Auburn, Braselton, and Hoschton communities.
        • Zip Codes: 30515, 30519, 30518, 30024, 30011, 30517, 30548
      • Offering Holiday Meal Boxes to active clients
        • Complete this form and email a copy of your photo ID and a current utility bill or lease in your name to adminasst@ngcoop.org
        • Financial assistance for medication and utility can be requested HERE.
        • Contact info and address HERE
    • Buford Family Community Center: Tuesday 11AM – 3PM
        • Must bring a photo ID and a picture of your family.
        • Food and clothing available
        • Contact info and address HERE
    • 12 Baskets Food Pantry: December 14 and 28 from 8-10AM
        • Every other Saturday
        • Click HERE for their 2025 schedule, contact info, and address.

  • Dacula : Dacula HS, Dacula MS, Alcova ES, Dacula ES, Dyer ES, Fort Daniel ES, Harbins ES, Mulberry ES, Puckett’s Mill ES

    • The Pantry at Hamilton Mill: Saturdays 7:30-10:30AM
      • Must bring a photo ID
      • Drive-through line opens at 6:15AM and promptly closes at 10:30AM.
      • Fill out the Pantry Patron Form HERE.
      • Contact info and address HERE.
    • Lawrenceville Co-Op: Monday 5-7PM, Wednesday 9AM- 12PM, Friday 9AM- 12PM
      • Serves Lawrenceville and Dacula communities
        • Zip Codes 30043, 30044, 30045, 30046, 30049, 30019.
      • Clients may receive food every 4 weeks and must bring the following for each visit:
        • Picture ID for each adult in the family
        • Form of ID for each child (birth certificate, passport, report card, prescription battle, etc.)
        • Piece of mail dated within 30 days of the visit.
      • They offer canned goods, bread/ bakery items, produce, meat, and dairy items. When available, a small amount of household supplies are offered.
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE

  • Duluth : Duluth HS, McClure Health Science HS, Coleman MS, Duluth MS, Hull MS, Radloff MS, Berkeley Lake ES, Chattahoochee ES, Chesney ES, Ferguson ES, Harris ES, Mason ES

    • Duluth Co-Op: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10AM – 2PM
      • Serves Duluth communities
        • Zip codes 30096 and 30097
      • Food can be picked up twice a month
      • Offer utility assistance and rent assistance if qualified.
      • Must book an appointment HERE
      • Contact info and address can be found HERE
    • CarePointe Food Pantry: Wednesday and Saturday 9:30AM-12:30PM
      • Photo ID and proof of address are required to register and be served.
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE

  • Grayson : Grayson HS, Bay Creek MS, Couch MS, Grayson ES, Starling ES, Trip ES

    • Southeast Cooperative Ministry: Monday 3-7PM, Wednesday 9AM-12PM, Friday 9AM-12PM
      • Serves Grayson, Snellville, and Loganville – Zip Codes 30017, 30039, 30078, 30052.
      • Food Pantry:
        • Must bring a picture ID and a piece of mail received within the last 30 days addressed to yourself.
        • Can receive pantry assistance every 2 weeks.
        • Each pantry visit offers Basic Food Box and a choice of meat, dairy, produce, personal care, and household items.
        • Pantry Assistance Contact Info: email info@segwinnettcoop.org OR call (770) 985-5229 extension 105.
      • Financial Assistance:
        • By appointment only for qualifying pantry clients
        • Utilities and qualified prescriptions
        • Financial Assistance Contact Info: billassist@segwinnettcoop.org or call (770) 985-5229 extension 105.
      • Special Programs:
        • Provides Christmas Love Offerings to qualifying families served by the Co-Op.
        • Qualifying children and seniors can receive a Birthday Bag.
        • Special Programs Contact Info: Linda Tyler at ltyler@segwinnettcoop.org or (770) 985-5229 extension 102.
      • Free Limited Ultrasound Services:
      • Holiday Events:
        • Santa Visits the Co-Op on December 16th from 5-7PM! Crafts and goodies with Santa for the kids!
        • Gather at the Table Community Dinner on December 19th from 6-8PM! “Enjoy free food, music, and a message of HOPE!”
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE

  • Lawrenceville : Archer HS, Central Gwinnett HS, Discovery HS, GIVE East, Mountain View HS, Creekland MS, Crews MS, Five Forks MS, Jordan MS, Moore MS, Sweetwater MS, Alford ES, Baggett ES, Bethesda ES, Cedar Hill ES, Corley ES, Craig ES, Freeman’s Mill ES, Jackson ES, Jenkins ES, Kanoheda ES, Lawrenceville ES, Lovin ES, McKendree ES, Nesbit ES, Rock Springs ES, Simonton ES, Twin Oaks ES, Taylor ES, Winn Holt ES, Woodward Mill ES

    • Lawrenceville Co-Op: Monday 5-7PM, Wednesday 9AM- 12PM, Friday 9AM- 12PM
      • Serves Lawrenceville and Dacula communities
        • Zip Codes 30043, 30044, 30045, 30046, 30049, 30019.
      • Clients may receive food every 4 weeks and must bring the following for each visit:
        • Picture ID for each adult in the family
        • Form of ID for each child (birth certificate, passport, report card, prescription battle, etc.)
        • Piece of mail dated within 30 days of the visit.
      • They offer canned goods, bread/ bakery items, produce, meat, and dairy items. When available, a small amount of household supplies are offered.
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE
    • SteetWise: Call Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 10:15AM-2PM to make an appointment at 678-985-9915 OR through the link below https://www.streetwisegeorgiascheduling.com/mobile-food-pantry
        • Must bring the following for the first visit:
          • Photo ID
          • Social Security Card for each adult
          • Current proof of residence
          • Proof of income
          • Monthly expense breakdown
        • The next Mobile Food Pantry will be on Saturday, December 21st. Register now!
        • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE
    • Love Outreach Mission at Global Outreach Church: Saturday 9AM-2PM
        • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE.

  • Lilburn & Stone Mountain : Berkmar HS, Parkview HS, Berkmar MS, Lilburn MS, Trickum MS, Arcado ES, Camp Creek ES, Head ES, Hopkins ES, Knight ES, Lilburn ES, Minor ES, Mountain Park ES

    • Lilburn Co-Op: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10AM-1:30PM
      • Kay’s Pantry
      • Lily’s Cloak: Monday to Friday 9AM-7PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM
        • Can receive clothing, free of charge, once every 6 months.
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE
    • Mercy Seed Resource Center: Saturday 9:30-11 AM
      • Must bring a photo ID.
      • Provide access to food, clothing, life-skills and employment training.
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE
    • Community Food Center – Stone Mountain: Monday 10AM-12:30PM, 3-6PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9-11:30 AM, 1:30- 4PM; Wednesday 9AM-12PM; Sunday 9AM-1PM
      • Must make an appointment to receive food!
        • Call 478-394-4547 or text FOOD to 678-884-4564.

  • Norcross, Loganville, & Peachtree Corners : GIVE West, Grayson HS, Meadowcreek HS, Norcross HS, Paul Duke STEM HS, Grace Snell MS, McConnell MS, Pickneyville MS, Summerour MS, Baldwin ES, Beaver Ridge ES, Cooper ES, Graves ES, Magill ES, Meadowcreek ES, Norcross ES, Peachtree ES, Rockbridge ES, Rosebud ES, Simpson ES, Stripling ES

    • Neighborhood Co-Op: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10AM-2PM
      • Serve those living in Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and the Gwinnett County portions of Tucker and Doraville.
      • Food Pantry
        • Must bring photo IDs for all adults in the household and ID for each child in the household (Social Security Card, Medicaid Card, or Birth Certificate).
        • Must bring Proof of Residency. Examples include rental agreement, current utility bill, or current piece if mail.
      • Rental and Utility Assistance
        • Must have a current lease with your name on it to be considered for assistance.
      • Short-Term Emergency Housing Assistance
        • One week in an extended stay hotel is offered for those who have been evicted within the last 3 months.
        • Call 770-263-8268 for more info.
      • Prescription Assistance
        • Must provide a photo ID, current bill in your name, and a current prescription bottle with a refill.
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE
    • City of Hope Community Resource Center: Tuesday to Thursday 10:30AM-1:30PM
      • Offer Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, and resource information to Norcross residents.
      • Can receive assistance every 30 days.
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE

  • Snellville : Brookwood HS, Shiloh HS, South Gwinnett HS, Shiloh MS, South Gwinnett MS, Anderson-Livsey ES, Annistown ES, Britt ES, Brookwood ES, Centerville ES, Norton ES, Partee ES, Shiloh ES

    • Southeast Cooperative Ministry: Monday 3-7PM, Wednesday 9AM-12PM, Friday 9AM-12PM
      • Serves Grayson, Snellville, and Loganville
        • Zip Codes 30017, 30039, 30078, 30052.
      • Food Pantry:
        • Must bring a picture ID and a piece of mail received within the last 30 days addressed to yourself.
        • Can receive pantry assistance every 2 weeks.
        • Each pantry visit offers Basic Food Box and a choice of meat, dairy, produce, personal care, and household items.
      • Pantry Assistance Contact Info: email info@segwinnettcoop.org OR call (770) 985-5229 extension 105.
      • Financial Assistance:
        • By appointment only for qualifying pantry clients
        • Utilities and qualified prescriptions
        • Financial Assistance Contact Info: billassist@segwinnettcoop.org or call (770) 985-5229 extension 105.
      • Special Programs:
        • Provides Christmas Love Offerings to qualifying families served by the Co-Op.
        • Qualifying children and seniors can receive a Birthday Bag.
        • Special Programs Contact Info: Linda Tyler at ltyler@segwinnettcoop.org or (770) 985-5229 extension 102.
      • Free Limited Ultrasound Services:
      • Holiday Events:
        • Santa Visits the Co-Op on December 16th from 5-7PM! Crafts and goodies with Santa for the kids!
        • Gather at the Table Community Dinner on December 19th from 6-8PM! “Enjoy free food, music, and a message of HOPE!”
    • Impact Food Pantry: Thursday and Saturday 9:30-11:30AM
      • Serving the Snellville area.
      • Walk-ins are welcome!
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE 
    • Purposeful Food Pantry at PWC: Wednesday 2:30-6PM
        • Must bring:
          • Photo ID
          • Proof of Gwinnett County residence (i.e. utility bill, lease)
          • Proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. birth certificate, passport)
          • Proof of income (i.e. pay stub, unemployment document)
        • Submit your Pre-Registration Application HERE.
    • Overcomers House: Wednesday and Saturday 11AM-2PM
          • Offers one food box per household in drive though Food Pantry.
            • Must bring a Georgia ID and wear a face mask.
          • CHOICE Pop-Up Food Pantry on Wednesdays 12-2PM.
            • Must bring a Georgia ID and wear a face mask.
          • Call 678-615-7714 for an Emergency Financial Assistance appointment.
          • Christmas Turkey and Toy Giveaway: December 21st
            • This event offers free toys for children 0-15 years old and a turkey or ham.
            • If requesting toys, please give a breakdown of age and gender for each child in the message box HERE. Child must be present for toy pick-up.
            • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE.

  • Sugar Hill : Lanier HS, Lanier MS, North Gwinnett MS, Sugar Hill ES, Sycamore ES, White Oak ES

    • North Gwinnett Co-Op: Monday 6-8PM; Wednesday – Friday 10AM- 2PM
      • Serves Buford, Sugar Hill. Suwannee, Auburn, Braselton, and Hoschton communities.
        • Zip Codes: 30515, 30519, 30518, 30024, 30011, 30517, 30548
      • Offering Holiday Meal Boxes to active clients
      • Financial assistance for medication and utility can be requested HERE.
      • Contact info and address HERE
    • Face Friends Foundation: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10AM-6PM; Wednesday 10AM-10PM; Thursday 10AM-6:30PM
      • Book appointments for Food Assistance, Utility Bill Assistance, and Financial Assistance HERE.
      • Contact Info and Address can be found HERE.
    • Sugar Hill Beyond: Monday to Thursday 9AM-4PM
        • The Community Impact Center provides clothes, furniture, food, and other supplies to the Sugar Hill community.
        • Open twice a week and by appointment only.
        • Contact info and Address can be found HERE.

  • Suwanee : Collins Hill HS, North Gwinnett HS, Peachtree Ridge HS, Northbrook MS, Burnette ES, Level Creek ES, Parsons ES, Riverside ES, Roberts ES, Suwanee ES, Walnut Grove ES

    • North Gwinnett Co-Op: Monday 6-8PM; Wednesday – Friday 10AM- 2PM
      • Serves Buford, Sugar Hill. Suwannee, Auburn, Braselton, and Hoschton communities.
        • Zip Codes: 30515, 30519, 30518, 30024, 30011, 30517, 30548
      • Offering Holiday Meal Boxes to active clients