Services We Provide……

The North Gwinnett Cooperative provides food, clothing, financial assistance & spiritual support to residents of:

BREAD AND BAKERY:

• Once per week per family – must be 18 yrs. old and must sign in.

****NOTE…..NEW PROCEDURE:

For any other Assistance, you must provide the following information the first time you register for a Membership card:

For All Adults within the household:
*Legal Status will not prevent services.

1. Photo ID (license, passport, etc)
2. Social Security card or proof of SS#
3. Current utility bill or lease
4. Proof of Income for everyone within the household

For all Children within the household:
*Legal Status will not prevent services.

1. Copies of Birth certificates

FOOD:

• Provided Once a Month.
• SUMMER PROGRAM – food available to families with children twice a month in June/July

UTILITY ASSISTANCE:

• Maximum of $150.00 per client in a 12-month period.
• *Must have a current utility bill with client’s name on the bill*
• *Must have received a shut-off notice*
• We do not provide assistance with telephone bills, deposits or reconnect fees
• If a utility bill is more than $150.00 the client must pay the amount above $150.00 before the Co-op will release a check for the balance due.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE:

• $100.00 every two months
• Senior Citizens (60+) receive $150.00 per month

CLOTHING VOUCHERS:

• Issued once every 60 days, with approval of food/financial assistance.

SUMMER PROGRAMS:

• Families with children may pick up groceries twice a month in June/July.
• Free backpack & assortment of needed school supplies for children grades K-12.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS:
The following services are provided for clients with Membership cards:

• Holiday meal boxes (Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• Holiday gifts for children
• Holiday gifts for Senior citizens

Other Agency Resources:

If your area is not served by one of the locations below, please visit the Atlanta Food Back Agency Locator.

Gwinnett Help Line

United Way Help Line

Hall County Food Pantries