This page is currently under construction. Some lists may not be complete or 100% accurate. Please contact (706) 283-1863 if you have any questions. The page is expected to be completed by Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Click on any category below to find out about local assistance.
Addiction Recovery Services
- Mother to Mother Recovery Center
- Services for women with children dealing with drug and alcohol dependence
- (706) 351-8952
Diapers, Wipes, Cleaning Supplies, & Hygiene Items
- The Closet
- Tuesdays from 10 am to 2 p.m.
- Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Parking lot of The Medical Center of Elberton (109 College Ave.)
Cancer Patient Resources
- Mercy Ministries
- Assistance for those being treated for cancer
- (706) 318-7266
- Road to Recovery
- Rides for cancer patients
- Service of the American Cancer Society
- (800) 227-2345
- TJ & Friends
- Provides support and financial assistance for those in cancer treatments
- (706) 498-3212
Clothing Resources
- Bowman Clothes Closet
- A ministry of Maple Springs and Mt. Zion Baptist Churches
- Open the second and fourth Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Bowman Community Center
- Safehouse Ministries
- Clothing assistance on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Corner of Elbert St. & Locklin St., Elberton, Ga
- (706) 213-7657
- Salvation Army
- 262 N. McIntosh St., Elberton
- (706) 283-1804
- Open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Food Assistance
- Community Food Pantry
- Distributes food on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-5 p.m.
- Blackwell Memorial Historic Gym (390 Mill St., Elberton, Ga)
- (706) 338-3190 or (706) 498-8439
- EC Food Ministry
- Distributes food on the third Saturday of each month beginning at 6 a.m.
- Located at HWY 77 & Harmony Rd. (Concord UMC)
- (706) 283-5785
- Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Food Bank
- Distributes food on the third Tuesday of each month from 3-5 p.m.
- 2537 Pleasant Grove Rd., Bowman, Ga
- (706) 245-5424
- Safehouse Ministries
- Provides food assistance on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Corner of Elbert St. & Locklin St., Elberton, Ga
- Salvation Army
- Food & utility assistance
- 262 N. McIntosh St., Elberton, Ga
- (706) 283-1804
- Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Home Medical Equipment
- A ministry of Elberton First Methodist Church
- Provides equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, etc.
- Located at 132 E Church St., Elberton, Ga
- (706) 283-1863 or (706) 340-5104
- Office hours Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday by appointment only
Mental Health Services
- Advantage Behavioral Health
- Call for a caseworker to access resources in the community. Clients are seen in the local office or via telemedicine.
- (706) 213-2048
- Harmony House
- Support and services for children and adults who have been abused or victims of sexual assault
- (762) 533-0113
Older Adults
- Elbert Senior Center
- Clearinghouse of services for elderly residents of Elbert County, as well as offering activities for senior citizens age 60+.
- (706) 283-2033
- Transportation
- Pays for rides for those on Social Security and disability programs through Social Security—transportation arranged with local transit.
- (888) 808-8020
Ride Services
- Road to Recovery
- Rides for cancer patients
- Service of the American Cancer Society
- (800) 227-2345
- Transportation
- Pays for rides for those on Social Security and disability programs through Social Security—transportation arranged with local transit.
- (888) 808-8020
Utility Bills
- Action Inc.
- Assist with rent, electric, home repair, and garden establishment assistance. Aid is dependent on available funding.
- Located at 10 W. Church St., Elberton, Ga
- (706) 283-5622 or (706) 343-8073
- Ninth Opportunity District Energy Assistance Program
- (706) 376-4150
- Applications are accepted on November 1 and April 1
- Salvation Army
- Food and utility assistance
- 262 N. McIntosh St., Elberton, Ga
- (706) 283-1804
- Monday-Friday (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
- St. Vincent de Paul Society—A ministry of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- Assists with utilities, food, rent, prescriptions, etc.
- (706) 376-9367 - by appointment only
Veterans' Services
- Veterans Administration
- (706) 369-5876
The list above is provided by HOPE Ministries of Elberton, Georgia. HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty in Elbert County) is an interdenominational ministry supported by multiple organizations and local churches. This ministry provides emergency assistance to Elbert County residents, including utilities, rent, transportation, medical needs. Appointments can be made by voicemail by calling (706) 283-5956. HOPE is located at Francis Asbury Methodist Church (1016 Ruckersville Rd., Elberton, GA 30635).
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