Georgia Salvation Army locations operate as independent corps and service centers — each one sets its own hours, runs its own intake, and controls its own funding. That means what's available in Savannah may differ from what's offered in Atlanta, Columbus or Rome. This page explains what these programs actually provide and what to expect when you contact a location. For local contact details, find your county in the list below.

TIP - BE PREPARED: When applying for financial assistance, bring the following. A current photo ID, proof of income from the past 30 days, and copies of the specific bills or notices you need help with — including any shutoff or eviction paperwork. A case worker will review your situation and explain what's currently available at that location.

Help paying rent and utility bills

When you get a shutoff notice or an eviction filing, the Salvation Army corps in your area may be able to help cover part of that bill. Payment goes directly to your landlord or utility company — you won't receive cash. This is a one-time or limited emergency program, not ongoing monthly help, and funding can run out at different points in the year.

Georgia's Project SHARE program runs specifically through the Salvation Army and is funded in part through a partnership with Georgia Power. It helps households facing utility disconnection or eviction when a job loss, medical emergency, or other crisis knocked them off track. Applications go through your local SA corps, not a central office. The program's own site at https://projectshareinfo.com/ has background on how it works.

Practical tip: Call your local corps before going in. Ask whether they currently have funding for rent or utility help — availability varies week to week at some locations.

Food help: pantries, hot meals, and disaster canteens

Most Georgia Salvation Army locations run a food pantry that distributes groceries to qualifying households. Some corps also serve hot meals from a soup kitchen. Hours and how often you can visit vary by location, so call first rather than showing up.

When a hurricane, flood, or large-scale fire hits an area, the Salvation Army deploys mobile canteens — trucks that go directly into affected communities to hand out meals and supplies. This is disaster-specific and separate from regular pantry operations. It activates when there's an active declared emergency in your area.

Holiday and seasonal programs

Angel Tree provides new gifts and clothing for children in qualifying low-income households each Christmas. Registration opens in the fall — typically September into October. NOTE: Apply Early. Families who wait until late November usually miss the cutoff.

When you register, bring a photo ID, birth certificates or immunization records for each child in your legal custody, proof of monthly household income, and documentation of your address. You'll also need clothing and shoe sizes and gift preferences for children 12 and under. Christmas food baskets are also available at many locations.

Back-to-school supply programs run at many Georgia corps in late summer. Contact your local location in July or August to ask about availability that year.

Shelter and homelessness services

Emergency shelter availability and criteria vary significantly by location. Some corps maintain emergency shelter beds; others operate with referral-only policies or restrictions on who qualifies. Don't assume any SA location functions as a standard walk-in shelter — call first to understand what the specific corps offers and whether you meet their intake criteria.

Other programs you may not know about

Other services vary by center, but may include the following. These programs vary by corps; not every Georgia location offers all of them.

The "Recovery" category on the SA's own site refers to substance abuse programming and adult rehabilitation.
The "Correctional Services" category means counseling for people in jail or prison and support for their families.
"Senior Services" may include care package delivery and check-in visits for elderly residents who are homebound or in nursing facilities.

Georgia Salvation Army Corps and Service Centers

The Georgia Division's official page is at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/georgia/. For local contact information, intake hours, and what each corps specifically offers, select your area below.

Albany Georgia

Athens-Clarke, Barrow County

August and Richmond County

Baldwin County

Bartow County and Cartersville

Carroll County

Chatham County and Savannah