Please note all resources listed in this guide are direct and not a part of StandUp for Kids. Please call the organization before visiting to ensure the organization is still in operation and/or the hours have not changed. Organizations with a purple marker are inclusive of homeless teens.
The yellow and black signs located at libraries, YMCA’s and QuikTrips mark buildings where workers have received training to help young people who may be homeless or experiencing abuse.
General resource information and assistance from Gwinnett County Government
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
1-877-423-4746
TANF is the monthly cash assistance program, with an employment services component, for low-income families with children under age 18, children age 18 and attending school full-time, and pregnant women.
HOUSING RESOURCES
678-376-8950
Emergency shelter (for women/women with children)
Temporary housing
Positive Impact International (Safe Place)
404-516-7995
Emergency and transitional housing for unaccompanied minors in Gwinnett
Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
678-546-8770
Transitional living program for women and women with children, and homeless young women age 18 and older.
Rainbow Village
770-497-1888
Housing
Afterschool programs, early childhood development, family assessment, life skills education, mental health
The Safety Net Youth Services
470-321-3346
Emergency shelter (for youth)
The Salvation Army (Lawrenceville Corps)
770-724-1677
Home Sweet Home Program
678-615-7714 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Connects families and individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing.
Asian American Resource Foundation Inc Norcross
Norcross, GA 30093
770-638-5667
Immediate services for Spanish speaking individuals and families experiencing strife or homelessness, all ages.
Hotline 404-638-1839
FINANCIAL/RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Lilburn Cooperative Ministry Inc Lilburn
Lilburn, GA 30047
770-931-8333
Asian American Resource Foundation Inc Norcross
Norcross, GA 30093
770-638-5667
Non-Profit Organization that provides housing assistance.
Lawrenceville Response Center (LPC)
Rental Assistance – Effective 5.26.23. The LRC will only provide rental assistance to qualified residents living in 30046
Utility Assistance – Must have City of Lawrenceville utility company.
Snellville, GA
678-615-7714 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Emergency financial assistance utilities
Salvation Army – Gwinnett County
3455 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
404-486-2888
Southeast Cooperative Ministry
770-985-5229
55 Grayson Industrial Pkwy, Grayson
Serves Gwinnett residents in zip codes 30017, 30039, 30078, 30052.
By Appointment Only. For appointment email [email protected] or call 404-985-5229
FOOD RESOURCES
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Georgia
678-892-6163
Clients select their own food at SVDP service hubs. Call the phone number to be linked to the food pantry closest to you.
Live Healthy Gwinnett often hosts drive through food pantries at local parks. Check the website for upcoming dates and times.
770-527-2181
Online or app service to locate nearby food resources.
Buford Family Community Center
678-292-5954
4042 Friendship Road, Buford
Tues 11:00am-3:00pm. Bring a photo ID.
Casa Vida – (Spanish Speaking Church with food pantry)
770-925-5105
2020 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd Ste 104, Suwanee. Sun 11:30am-12:30pm
Pantry at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church
770-271-8855
1450 Pine Road, Dacula
Drive through food pantry on Saturdays from 8:00am- 10:30am. May receive food every other week. Bring a picture ID.
Satisfeed at North Metro Baptist Church
470-202-8114
1026 Old Peachtree Road NE, Lawrenceville
Food pantry on Saturdays from 9:00-11:00
Love Outreach Mission at Global Outreach Church
770-934-1347
1294 Braselton Hwy, Lawrenceville
Food pantry on Saturdays from 10:00-1:00.
3100 Breckinridge Blvd Suite 740, Duluth
Sundays from 12pm-5pm. Register for food pantry on website.
Mercy Seed Resource Center @ New Mercies Christian Church
770-925-8600
4000 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn. Saturdays 9:30-11:00. ID is required.
Impact Community Food Pantry @ Impact Church
770-979-7079
3594 Centerville Hwy, Snellville
Thursday & Saturdays 9:30am-11:30am
Hugs & Hope Food Pantry Park Place Church
770-776-6461
4576 Lenora Church Rd, Snellville
Tues 2:00pm-4:00pm No paperwork required.
MEDICAL RESOURCES
Lawrenceville Health Center
770-339-4283
455 Grayson Hwy, Suite 300, Lawrenceville
Monday – Friday, 8 – 5, appointment required.
Accepts Medicaid CMOs and most insurances.
Provides child & adult immunizations, child health checks and dental exams, school screenings, WIC, pregnancy and prenatal services, STD screening and treatment, PrEP for HIV prevention, refugee health services.
770-277-4675
250 Langley Drive, Suite 1316
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Qualification Appointment Hours:
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday
Offers services for those who are uninsured and who meet the federal poverty level.
Medical Clinics are on the first and third Tuesday.
Medical services offered are related to diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and thyroid concerns. Appointment needed; no walk-ins.
770-300-0067
3650 Savannah Place Drive, Duluth
10:00-1:00 Saturdays
Free clinic that serves those who are uninsured and under-insured and under 200% of the federal poverty level. Patients need a photo ID and must be a Georgia resident. Email [email protected] to schedule appointment