Upcoming food distribution events in Dekalb County
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About these events…
Dekalb County began hosting these food distribution events in May of 2020, during the early days of the pandemic, using funds from the federal American Rescue Plan.
The events are held on a irregular basis and are not announced until just a few days ahead of time, making it hard to predict when the next one will be. Dekalb County has never released an annual schedule for its food distributions.
What we do know is that they often take place around the middle of the month (but not every month) and are always held on Saturday mornings.
In general, we see the food distributions happening without fail in August (along with free book bags), and in November and December before the holidays. We’ve also seen them timed to correspond to MLK Day, Mother’s Day, and Easter (when a dozen eggs are typically included).
NOTE: Since the new County Executive took over in January, 2025, we have not seen any food distribution events.
If you’d like to see them continue, you might consider emailing the county executive (or your Dekalb County commissioner).
Dekalb County’s November 2024 food distribution
Dekalb County has released the details for its November Thanksgiving food distribution event.
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, Dekalb County will distribute 5,000 boxes of food — including fruits, vegetables, and chicken parts.
There are NINE separate food distribution events, held in church parking lots around the county, plus a new location at Plaza Fiesta.
The events are open to Dekalb County residents only.
You may be asked for proof of residency, so bring an ID or utility bill.
All events begin at 9 a.m., rain or shine, and will continue on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies are gone.
They are designed to be drive-thru events.
See the press release
NOTE: The press release indicates this is the final event to be hosted by Dekalb CEO Michael Thurmond — so we’ll have to wait and see if the incoming CEO will continue holding these events.
Locations
Saturday, November 23, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. at these locations:
♦ Plaza Fiesta
4166 Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30345
♦ Beulah Missionary Baptist Church
2340 Clifton Springs Rd.
Decatur, GA 30034
♦ Rehoboth Baptist Church
2997 Lawrenceville Hwy
Tucker GA 30084
♦ Shy Temple CME Church
2030 Wesley Chapel Rd.
Decatur, GA 30035
♦ Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church
3800 Big Miller Grove Way
Stonecrest, GA 30038
♦ The Covenant Church
1700 Corey Blvd.
Decatur, GA 30032
♦ Berean Christian Church
2201 Young Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
♦ Saint Philip AME Church
240 Candler Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30314
♦Antioch AME Church
765 South Hairston Rd.
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
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