All assistance, including food orders, will be by appointment only.
Same-day appointments may be made as available. Please call 404-373-2300 for utility bill assistance and call 404-373-9283 for food and Rx assistance ONLY.
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
• 8:30am–11:30am
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
• 9:00am–11:15 am
DEAM is closed for assistance on Wednesdays and only open for donations and deliveries.
• Wednesdays
• 8:30am–11:30am
DEAM serves more than 250 local families and 125 unhoused clients a month, providing critical assistance to ease hunger, prevent utility service disconnection, and purchase life-sustaining prescriptions for qualified residents.
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DEAM will be closed for the Christmas holiday December 18-January 1.
Sack lunches from the Bishop's Café will be available through December 20.
DEAM seeks volunteers to help as greeters, in the office, and in our food pantry. Find out about the many ways you can help prevent homelessness and hunger in the Decatur area.
discover how you can serveTo request utility assistance:
To make an appointment to shop in the food pantry:
If you or someone you know needs help, please visit our Eligibility page to find information on who qualifies for assistance, what assistance can be offered, and other important information you need to know.
DEAM provides emergency food and basic toiletries to qualifying residents.
Learn moreDEAM provides financial assistance to qualifying residents for prescriptions.
learn moreDEAM helps prevent cut-off of water, gas, and electricity services by providing financial assistance to qualifying residents.
LEARN MOREDEAM relies on contributions of non-perishable food and basic health supplies. DEAM buys many canned goods from the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) at pennies on the dollar, but the items listed below are always in short supply.
At DEAM, we strive to help qualified clients move from a place of need to one of independence.
Eighty-five percent of every dollar donated to DEAM goes to serving clients. The remaining 15% covers operating expenses. You can be assured that any monies donated to our ministry are used efficiently and effectively to benefit those in need.