Food, Housing & Stability
POWER Atlanta is a Georgia Access Certified Application Counselor Designated Organization (CDO) for Plan Year 2027. Our health coverage application help is free.
Food Pantry & Closet
POWER Atlanta’s Pantry & Closet provides food, hygiene products, and gently used clothing to individuals and families. We also connect people with other essential resources when available. Through mobile outreach, we bring essential items to some older adults and people experiencing homelessness who face barriers to visiting us.
Pantry hours:
- Fall and winter: Thursdays, 1:00–6:00 PM
- Spring and summer: Thursdays, 2:00–7:00 PM
Hours may change for holidays, emergencies, or organizational closures.
Nutrition education and healthy movement activities may also be available during select programs.
Core Services
The POWER Up Resource Center provides three key areas of support designed to meet essential needs and build long-term security:
Housing & Stability Support
- Housing and shelter referrals, including housing counseling referrals through POWER’s partners.
- Rental assistance, eviction prevention assistance, and utility assistance may be available when program funds are available and eligibility requirements are met.
- Referrals to furniture banks are available.
- Connections to supplemental services that support self-sufficiency and stability.
Health Coverage Navigation
- One-on-one guidance on health insurance options, including Medicaid and Marketplace plans
- Application and enrollment help, including screening for special enrollment periods
- Support understanding your plan, using benefits, and renewing coverage
- Unbiased assistance; no sales, no fees, no pressure
Public Benefits Support (Gateway Services)
- Screening and application help for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids®, CAPS, and other benefits.
- Assistance with document uploads, recertifications, renewals, and appeals.
How You Can Help a Neighbor in Need
Reach out:
Contact our team or visit in person to discuss your situation.
Get matched:
We’ll connect you to the right benefits, programs, and partner resources.
Stay supported:
Our team will help you manage renewals, updates, and next steps to stay on track.
We believe that stability is a journey, and we’ll walk with you every step of the way.
Impact in Our Community
POWER Up is making a lasting difference across Metro Atlanta by connecting families to life-changing resources.
- Hundreds of residents assisted with housing and utility stability
- Dozens of families successfully enrolled or renewed in Medicaid and PeachCare coverage
- Ongoing collaborations with local partners to expand access to essential services
POWER Up’s resource navigation services connect individuals and families to the benefits and programs that support long-term stability.
Impact in Our Community
POWER Up is making a lasting difference across Metro Atlanta by connecting families to life-changing resources.
- Hundreds of residents assisted with housing and utility stability
- Dozens of families successfully enrolled or renewed in Medicaid and PeachCare coverage
- Ongoing collaborations with local partners to expand access to essential services
POWER Up’s resource navigation services connect individuals and families to the benefits and programs that support long-term stability.
