Contribute to DEAM
Financial Donations
DEAM buys many canned fruits and vegetables from the Atlanta Community Food Bank at pennies on the dollar, so financial donations are always greatly appreciated to help fund these purchases and maximize the benefit of your donation dollars.
Financial Donations are always much needed and greatly appreciated. In addition to helping stock the food pantry, DEAM relies completely on your contributions to fund financial aid for prescriptions, prevention of loss of water, gas and electricity services.
DEAM is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity so all contributions are tax deductible.
Ways to Give:
1. Click on the “Donate” button to donate directly to DEAM.
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Just click on the button to provide financial assistance on a secure website.
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2. Write a check to DEAM and mail it to:
DEAM
Holy Trinity Parish
515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
3. Designate DEAM as your charity choice when you shop at Kroger.
Earn donations for DEAM shopping at Kroger. Register at krogercommunityrewards.com.
In the account summary, add Decatur-Area Emergency as your Community Rewards partner.
Use your Kroger Plus card to earn dollars for DEAM whenever you shop. Shoppers still earn all their own points while also earning dollars for DEAM.
4. DEAM has an Amazon wish list that is kept up to date with current needs. If you would like to donate pantry items via Amazon you may do so here.
5. DEAM has a brokerage account so we can accept stock donations. Please email our office for details.
Item Donations
How to Donate Items
Our restock/receive donations day is officially Wednesdays between 8:30-11:30 AM, since we are closed to clients on that day. If you cannot bring your donations during those times, please call the office between 8:30 -11:30 AM (404-373-9283) to arrange a time. Or you can place the items in the food box outside DEAM’s door.
Ongoing Item Needed
- Pasta and Pasta sauce
- Cereal, Oatmeal & Grits
- Canned beans
- Canned veggies
- Canned fruit
- Cooking oil
- Saltine or Ritz type Crackers (sleeved)
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Condensed soups
- Hearty soups
- Canned chilli
- Canned Meats
- Rice (brown, yellow or white in 1lb bags)
- Pod style laundry detergent (Economy-sized boxes are most welcome)
- Full & Travel size Toiletries
- Reusable cloth bags
- Plastic zipper bags
- Applesauce cups
- Juice box
- Peanut butter crackers
- Hot cocoa packets
- Granola Bars
May 2026 Most Needed Items
- Canned fruit (all kinds)
- Pasta & Pasta Sauce
- Laundry Pods (economy size are welcome and will be divided)
- Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Canned vegetables (especially collard greens and tomatoes)
- Hearty canned soup
- Canned Beans (especially white or kidney)
- Peanut Butter Cracker Packs
- “Ritz” or “Saltine” crackers
- Yellow rice
- Shelf stable, bottled juice
During the winter months, DEAM will pass out warm items (jackets, blankets, gloves, hats) as we can, but we are unable to take other clothing items. Those can be donated to First Baptist Decatur’s Assistance Ministry or to Decatur Cooperative Ministry to assist the unhoused in our community.
How DEAM Donations Fight Hunger and Homelessness
DEAM donations fund food and financial contributions directly to Decatur-area residents to prevent homelessness and hunger.
A High Percentage Of Your Donation Reaches People
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.
