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FOOD PANTRIES & DISCOUNT GROCERS (CONTINUED)
Concord Baptist Church
6905 Concord Road Cumming, GA 30028
Distribute food 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Thursday of each month in the Family Life Center.
770-887-9482
http://www.cbccumming.com
Cumming First United Methodist Church
770 Canton Highway, Cumming, GA 30040
Food pantry open on Wednesday's from 9:00 am -11:00 am.
770-889-4580
http://www.cfumcga.com
Discount Grocers
J & M - 105 Enterprise Dr. (by Mr. Swiss)
678-873-5016
Grocery Garage
570 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Cumming, GA 30041
Open Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Act Together Ministries
Serves single moms. They offer birthday and Christmas sponsorship, clothing, food, school supplies, and family events.
http://wwww.actogetherministries.org
The Angel Connection
Connecting single mothers with God’s resources – bible study
678-965-4567
http://www.angel-connection.org
Forsyth County Community Connection
Link to Non-profits in our community
770-205-1701
http://connectforsyth.org
Garden of Empowerment
To help women of divorce move forward with their lives by providing a safe place for emotional healing and growth.
770-815-2628
http://www.gardenofempowerment.org
Mentor Me North Georgia (Formerly Big Brothers / Big Sisters)
To help children reach their potential through mentoring relationships with responsible adults. Mentor Me matches children ages 6 – 12 that are primarily from single-parent families.
678-341-8028
http://www.mentormenorthga.org
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Department of Labor - GA
Resume help, job links, file for unemployment
http://www.dol.state.ga.us
Division of Family and Children Services
Emergency services, food stamps, TANF, subsidized childcare, Medicaid, protective services, food baskets at holidays and training, etc. Call for an appointment or walk in.
426 Canton Hwy., Cumming, GA
770-781-6700
http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS-DFCS
Division of Family and Children Services
Child support enforcement
http://ocss.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS-OCSE
Office of Child Support Enforcement
For custodial parents who receive TANF benefits
770-781-6762
HOUSING
GA Homeless Shelters
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/ georgia.html
Housing Authority of the City of Cumming
Low rent public housing
770-887-5331
HUD Public Housing Program
http://www.hud.gov/renting/phprog.cfm
I’m in a Family Receiving Homes
Provide Emergency Homes And Supportive Services To Homeless Women & Children. http://www.inafamily.org
Lanier Area Habitat for Humanity
Housing for low income families; must be able to afford mortgage payment (@300 per month) and must be willing to put in approx. 300 hours of service on own home.
770-886-4939
http://www.habitat.org
LEGAL SERVICES
Georgia Legal Services Program offers free legal help to low-income residents. The GLSP does not handle criminal cases. For an appointment, call 770-535-5717 between 9 and 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
MEDICAL
Georgia Highlands Medical Center
Our services cover the entire spectrum of modern medicine. Our offices are open to the general public, adults and children, regardless of residence or income. Call today for an appointment:
770-887-1668
http://www.georgiahighlandsmedical.org
Forsyth County Health Dept.
Sliding scale; see resource book for list of services and pricing; dental for children
M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; by apt. or walk in: 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA
770-781-6900
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
Whispering Hope
Women’s resource and pregnancy center
770-889-9070
http://www.whisperinghope.org
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