Are you eligible for assistance?
DEAM provides food, prescription and utility assistance to neighbors residing in our 7 zip code service area (30002, 30030, 30032, 30033, 30079, 30307, and 30317).
DEAM provides services to all qualifying residents without regard to race, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation. Due to limited financial resources, unfortunately, it is not always possible to help all qualifying residents.
Food Distribution
DEAM provides emergency food and basic toiletries to area residents in a client choice pantry. While we are dependent on donations and availability, we strive to provide refrigerated items like milk, eggs and produce and frozen meats in addition to can and boxed foods.
Appointments are required and made by phone only.
Call 404-373-9283 between 8:30 and 11:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday for a pantry appointment. The pantry is open for client choice between 9 and 11 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
You will need to bring a form of identification and a recent proof of address such as a bill or recent piece of mail. A drivers license can NOT be used as a proof of address.
The pantry is located on Sycamore Place, within the courtyard on the lower level of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The pantry entrance is on the right with a covered entrance.
Parking is available in the Holy Trinity parking lot off of Sycamore Place or along the street. Please do not pull into the courtyard or block any of the driveways.
Additional Resources
United Way
Dial 211 from any phone to be connected to the United Way 211 hotline. This excellent service provides links and contact information for many valuable services for the Decatur and greater Atlanta area, as well as nationally.
DECATUR COOPERATIVE MINISTRY
Serving All of Dekalb County
Housing Assistance: 404-687-3500
(For Dekalb County residents who need emergency housing, rent or utility assistance)
Food Assistance: 404-284-4411
(please leave a voicemail, you will be contacted to set an appointment)
All other inquiries: 404-377-5365 (General Office)
Nearby Food Pantries
St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Joseph’s Storehouse Emergency Food Pantry
Hillside Presbyterian Church
Greenforest Social Ministry
Other questions about DEAM services?
Visit the FAQ page, or email us at info@deamdecatur.org.
Greater Fellowship Outreach and Development Services
Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross
Columbia Drive United Methodist Church
Caring 4 Clarkston
Clarkston United Methodist Church
3919 Church St.
Clarkston, Ga 30021
404-508-1050
Nearby Service Referrals
Salvation Army
(Service area: DeKalb County)
3500 Sherrydale Lane
Decatur Ga. 30032
404-486-2714
Food, Utilities, Rent, Mortgage, Prescriptions, Transportation
Stone Mountain Cooperative Ecumenical Ministry
(Service Area: 30083 and 30088)
5324 West Mountain St.
Stone Mountain, Ga 30083
770-879-5977
Threshold Ministry
Decatur Presbyterian Church
205 Sycamore St.
Decatur, Ga 30030
404-378-1777
St. Vincent de Paul
678-892-6163 Ext 149
Utilities, Financial Assistance,
Prescription, Rent and Housing, Food pantry
DEAM Office Closings
DEAM is closed on Wednesdays.
Inclement weather:
If City Schools of Decatur are closed or delayed due to inclement weather, the DEAM office will be closed. School closings are updated on WSB radio, WSBradio.com, and other local TV, radio and internet media.
2026 Holiday Closings:
Jan 19: Martin Luther King Day
March 3: Good Friday
May 25: Memorial Day
June 19: Juneteenth
June 29- July 3: 4th of July
Sept 7: Labor Day
Nov 25-27: Thanksgiving
Dec 21 – Jan 1: Christmas Break
2027 Holiday Closings:
Jan 18: Martin Luther King Day
March 26: Good Friday
May 31: Memorial Day
June 19: Juneteenth
July 5 – 9: 4th of July
Sept 6: Labor Day
Nov 22 – 26: Thanksgiving
Dec 20 – 31: Christmas Break