Food & Utilities

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Big Canoe Men’s Fellowship:
(706) 579-1443

Christ Fellowship Church:
(706) 216-3248

Cross Bridge Community Church:
(706) 216-3138

Dawson Community Foodbank:
(678) 410-4455
Georgia Mountain Food Bank’s (GMFB’s) mission is to address hunger, health and quality of life by serving those in need.  An affiliate of Atlanta Community Food Bank, they provide a vital link between sources of food supplies and hardworking community-based partner agencies who help get the food into the hands of families and individuals in need.

Family Connection:
(706) 265-1981​
Controlled at the community level, Family Connection is present in every county in Georgia. It is the largest statewide network of communities in the nation that have made a commitment to improve results for children and families.

They are a partnership of organizations working with families to research the needs of children and families in the community and work together to address those needs.

Hightower Baptist Association:
(770) 205-2464

KARE for Kids:
(706) 216-5273
KARE takes care of children by addressing their needs. KARE uses the funds they raise to provide necessities to children of Dawson County. Among some of the items KARE has purchased over the years are: winter coats, shoes, clothing, medicine, eye glasses, list of items required for boot camp, educational resources, summer school fees, toys, etc. With the exception of Christmas, these needs must come to KARE in the form of a referral from the school or other agency. 

Ninth District Opportunity:
(706) 265-3744
The Ninth District Opportunity is an advocate for families in need and promotes access to opportunities that help facilitate movement towards self-development, self-reliance and self-determiniation.

Ric Rack:
(706) 265-1045
Ric-Rack's mission is to Feed the Hungry of Dawson County in their time of greatest need.  They achieve this mission through a cooperative relationship with other local charities that help collect goods, screen and qualify applicants and distribute food.

Saint Vincent de Paul:
(706) 265-2106

The Grocery Garage:
(706) 216-3080

The Place Forsyth:
(770) 887-1098
The Place assists resident families with emergency basic needs in difficult times. In addition, The Place operates a thrift store onsite that provides affordable merchandise to the public, as well as a food service program and community garden. Residents in need of assistance may call the program office at (770) 887-1098 for an appointment. You will be informed about what information and documentation is required to bring to your scheduled appointment. These documents are critical for the caseworker to determine the best way to assess your needs.

Under The Bridge Ministries:
(678) 451-5488