Food banks, free groceries or pantries Newton and Walton County
Food pantries in the neighboring GA counties of Newton and Walton help struggling households. Not only may an free box of canned or perishable food be given out, but they also try to provide other support. This can include everything from kitchen utensils to toiletries, holiday meals, to intake for SNAP food stamps and other government programs. Find a food pantry near you in Walton and Newton County area.
Some of these food banks are only for residents of the county. Most also have limited hours, so it is recommended to call in advance. In order to receive free food or to get help in applying for USDA programs, be prepared with proof of income, residency, etc. Also, seasonal services such as Christmas meals or free gifts for children only operate during certain times of the year. There are also local pet food banks as well as drive thru pantries in Covington, Monroe, and the counties.
Places for free food in Walton and Newton County
Newton County Community Food Pantry
Location is 7125 Turner Lake Circle SW, Main location is Covington, Georgia 30014. Call 770- 784-0037
This charity will only assist residents of Newton County. Free food, boxes of groceries, Christmas or Thanksgiving meals, and other support is provided.
Covington First UMC
Main address is 1113 Conyers St SW, Covington, Georgia 30014. Call 770-786-7305
Volunteers work at the pantry. They collect donated, surplus groceries. Emergency boxes of food may be given out. Everything from infant formula to soup, rice, and cereal may be given out.
Rainbow Community Center
Main address 7133 Turner Lake Cir SW, Covington, GA 30014. Main number is (770) 787-8519
A focus is on helping senior citizens and the vulnerable. Everything from hot meals to delivery services for the homebound are available Newton County.
Willing Helpers Food pantry
70 Social Circle Road, Social Circle, GA 30025. Main phone number is 678-342-3434.
The charity distributes free food boxes to people of families those in need on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am- 1 pm. The pantry covers Newton Walton, Jasper, Morgan or Rockdale Counties. There are other social services as well.
Social Circle Senior Center
Location is 550 Fairplay Dr, Social Circle, GA 30025. Call (770) 464-1700
The help senior citizens, the homebound and disabled. Programs range from Meals on Wheels to a pantry, protein drinks, ensure and holiday meals as well.
Belmont Baptist Church
Location is 3275 Iris Drive, Conyers, GA 30013. For information, dial 770-786-8676
A food pantry and clothing closet are on site. Whether someone needs groceries, clothing to keep warm, or other support, assistance is available. Find additional services, including more churches that help with free food.
Conyers Seventh Day Adventist Church
Food bank address: 3001 Old Salem Road, Conyers, GA 30013. Phone: 770-483-0764
FISH-Faith In Serving Humanity
700 S. Madison, Monroe, GA 30655. Phone: 770-207-4357
Whether it is Meals on Wheels for seniors or the disabled, diapers, or a critical bag of food, the social workers from the church try to help.
Feeding America of NE Georgia
This regional non-profit covers both counties. They have information on food banks, soup kitchens and government benefit programs too. Whether help in getting an EBT card, or finding a pet food pantry or food distribution center, they have a list of resources too as noted here. https://foodbanknega.org/find-food/.
Walker Baptist Church
Main address: 1150 Good Hope Road, Monroe, GA 30655. Phone: 770-267-2363
Low income individuals and families living in poverty can use the food pantry.
Springfield Baptist Church
Location is 1877 Iris Dr SE, Conyers, GA 30013. Main phone: (770) 929-1111
A free, emergency food pantry help low-income families. Both canned and fresh food (produce, dairy, etc.) is provided.
Pleasant View Baptist Church
Location is 10201 Flat Shoals Rd, Covington, GA 30014. Call (678) 712-9122
ACTION, Inc. - Walton County office
203 Milledge Ave, Monroe, GA 30655. Phone: 770-267-1361
Many government services are run from the office. Receive applications to SNAP food stamps, WIC vouchers, or low income housing. This is the community action agency for both Walton and Newton County, so they help the working poor.
Monroe First Congregational Holiness Church
Location: 1113 South Broad St., Monroe, Georgia 30655. Phone: (770) 267-8870
Repairers of the Breach
5120 Old Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, Georgia 30014. Call (770) 787-7250
The food pantry and clothing bank may have free gently used items. Examples include, but are not limited too, general clothing, furniture including bedding, a free food pantry, and more. There is also a thrift store and soup kitchen.
Salvation Army of Newton County only
Location is 5193 Washington St.
Covington, GA 30014
Call (770) 788-8274 for the main number or thrift store at (770) 786-2107.
Services include Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals and food baskets. There is also small toys or gifts for kids, support for single moms and immigrants, and other aid.
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