Community Resources

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
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Diapers, Wipes, Cleaning Supplies, & Hygiene Items
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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
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Older Adults
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Ride Services
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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
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