TEFAP – Georgia Emergency Food (DFCS)

Food Assistance · Georgia · Free

The Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes USDA commodity foods through Georgia food banks and pantries for low-income households. Foods include canned goods, grains, dairy products, and protein items. Distribution is managed through DFCS and local food banks. No application required at most pantry sites. Call 1-877-423-4746 or contact your nearest food bank to find a TEFAP distribution site in your county. Available in all 159 Georgia counties.

Contact & Details

Address: Distributed through food banks statewide

Phone: 1-877-423-4746

Hours: Varies by distribution site

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About Food Assistance for Fathers

Food assistance programs for US fathers and families include SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children — which serves custodial fathers of children under 5), the National School Lunch Program, food banks through the Feeding America network, and Meals on Wheels. SNAP is administered state-by-state; eligibility is generally based on household income below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. Food banks operate in every state and are the fastest way to access food without an application — most require no ID or income verification for initial visits. TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) supplies food banks with USDA commodities. Summer Food Service Programs feed children during school breaks. This directory includes each state's SNAP office, regional food bank networks, and WIC clinics.

Food Assistance in Georgia

Georgia superior courts hear divorce and custody in each of its 159 counties. The Division of Child Support Services under DHS handles enforcement. Atlanta anchors the state; Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and Athens round out major metros. Atlanta Legal Aid and Georgia Legal Services Program are the two primary civil legal aid organizations, with specific fathers' rights and child support help available.

More Food Assistance in Georgia

  • Georgia SNAP (Food Stamps) — Apply for monthly food assistance through the Georgia Gateway portal at gateway.ga.gov or by calling DFCS at 1-877-423-4746. Available for f
  • Atlanta Community Food Bank — Distributes over 9.7 million pounds of food monthly through 700+ partner agencies in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Fin
  • Second Harvest of South Georgia — Largest rural food bank in Georgia, serving 26 counties in south Georgia. Hunger relief through 200+ partner agencies, food pantries, and mo
  • Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia — Regional food bank serving the Savannah area and southeast Georgia coast through a network of 200+ partner agencies. Provides food to pantri
  • WIC Georgia — Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under 5. Income-based eligibility. Provides monthly fo
  • Feeding Georgia Network — Statewide network of food banks serving all 159 Georgia counties. Find your nearest food bank and local distribution sites at feedinggeorgia

Food Assistance — Common Questions

How do I apply for SNAP?
Apply through your state's Department of Human Services — online, in person, or by phone. Approval for basic cases can happen in 30 days; expedited SNAP is available within 7 days for households in severe need. Bring ID, proof of income, rent/mortgage, and utilities.
Can I use a food bank without applying?
Yes. Most food banks and pantries don't require income verification, ID, or applications for initial visits. Feeding America's online locator (feedingamerica.org) finds nearby pantries by ZIP code. Most pantries let you visit once or twice a month.
Are custodial fathers eligible for WIC?
Yes. WIC covers custodial parents (including fathers and grandparents) of children under 5, and breastfeeding or postpartum mothers. It's commonly assumed to be mother-only — it isn't. Apply at your local WIC clinic. Income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
What is summer food service?
USDA's Summer Food Service Program feeds children 18 and under during school breaks. No application required — kids just show up at a participating site (schools, parks, libraries). Text FOOD to 304-304 to find a nearby site, or call 211.