Love in Action

Community
Ministries

First Presbyterian Church is committed to embodying Christ’s love in the community around us. We offer a number of services to individuals who are experiencing homelessness, transitioning, and in need.

Closed daily from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

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Connection Services

  • A fully functional computer lab to use for your varied personal needs.

    Offered: Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Classes offered every Wednesday with Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Sign up to receive mail and/or pick up mail using the church address.

    Offered: Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 am or Mondays - Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., no appointment necessary!

    Required: Provide picture ID and sign the “Guidelines for Receipt of Mail.” You should be able to show ID each time you come in to pick up mail.

    To Sign Up: Simply come by and fill out a form!

Food Services

  • Come and join us for a hot, homemade breakfast consisting of grits, sausage, biscuits, jelly, and hard-boiled eggs.

    Offered: Sundays 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

    Enter via the 16th Street Entrance, through the double doors!

  • A food pantry dedicated to supporting the residents of Midtown Atlanta. The food market is open weekly, for neighbors to receive food twice a month, select and receive essential groceries at no cost.

    Click here for more information on our food market!

Hygiene Services

  • Provides items such as toiletries, underwear, socks, and others.

    Offered: Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • An opportunity to receive clean clothing once every seven days.

    Offered: Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Sign-Up for a time slot starts at 12:45 p.m. on the same day.

  • A 15 minute shower after you are given a Hygiene kit (includes toiletries, washcloth, and towel) and get to pick a new set of clothing.

    For Men:

    • Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

      • Sign-Up starts at 12:45 p.m.

  • Free haircuts provided by Atlanta Technical College

    Offered: Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Sign-Up starts at 12:45 p.m.

    Seasonally Available

  • Foot Care volunteers provide non-clinical care, helping to keep clients' feet clean, healthy, and comfortable.

    Offered: Twice a month, on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

    First come, first serve, space is limited.

    For questions regarding footcare and occurrences, please email jivey@firstpresatl.org.

Social Services

Get assistance receiving vital records.

Offered: Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sign-Up for same day appointments starting at 10:00 a.m.

Walk-In appointments available on a first come, first serve.

  • Bring a working, in-service phone. If you do not have one, you will have to visit the office at 1249 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318.

  • We can assist with birth certificates for individuals born anywhere in the U.S. We are unable to assist with requests for individuals born outside the U.S., unless they were born abroad to U.S. citizens.

  • Vouchers cover the cost of getting a state ID. It does not cover fees for a driver’s license.

  • You need either an ID or a TB card to receive a social security card. If you have a working phone, call and make the appointment with the Social Security Office at 866-931-9946.

We cannot help with Marta Cards, financial assistance, bus tickets, job search, employment assistance, or ordering cell phones. While we cannot assist with these services, we do have resource lists available for places that do!

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are looking to volunteer in any capacity with First Presbyterian Community Ministries, please navigate to our Volunteer Sign Up portal below!

If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities or would like a tour of the Community Ministries work area, please email Jacob Ivey at jivey@firstpresatl.org.

Volunteer Sign Up Portal

Volunteer options include the following:

  • Volunteers are needed to staff the Community Ministries Clothing corner on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Volunteers can expect to interact with clients by helping them select items of clothing while also organizing and sorting clothing.

    Location: 1st Floor of the Smith Building, 1328 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Volunteers are needed to staff the Hospitality Closet on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The volunteer will distribute items from the closet such as tooth brushes, razors, blankets, etc. Additionally, volunteers will aid in keeping the closet organized and restocking with donated items.

    Location: 1st Floor of the Smith Building, 1328 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Volunteers are needed on a regular basis to purchase, prepare, and drop off hygiene kits. Completed hygiene kits can be delivered to the church at 1328 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA 30309, Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the security desk located at the rear entrance of the church.

    Hygiene Kits consist consist of the following supplies:
    - Washcloth
    - Travel Size or Small Shampoo
    - Travel Size or Small Bar Soap
    - Travel Size or Small Lotion
    - Travel Size or Small Toothpaste
    - Toothbrush
    - Disposable Razor


    All hygiene kits should be packed in gallon size or sandwich size ziplock style bags. Encouraging or inspirational notes in the bags are optional but appreciated. Make as many hygiene kits as your budget and time allows!

    For all question or concerns regarding Hygiene Kits, please reach out to the Community Ministries Operational Director, Jacob Ivey, at jivey@firstpresatl.org.

  • Volunteers are needed to staff the Mailroom, Mondays through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mailroom volunteer will ensure the mail is sorted properly, filed, and distributed to the correct individuals while also engaging in fellowship with Community Ministries clients and each other.

    Location: 1st Floor of the Smith Building, 1328 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Originally founded in 1981, the Prayer Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is a well-known part of FPC’s ministry to our unhoused neighbors. During the breakfast, our neighbors can grab a warm meal and engage in fellowship with one another, and the volunteers present. The Prayer Breakfast not only aims to meet the human needs of our unhoused neighbors but also to address the spiritual needs of everyone involved in the breakfast through active community and fellowship.

    The breakfast is held at 1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 in Fifield Hall from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are expected to arrive by 6:00 a.m. and leave by 8:15 a.m.

  • Volunteers are needed to staff the Venable Food Market on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The volunteer will assist with sorting and stocking shelves, helping clients select groceries, and bagging items for clients.

    Location: 1st Floor of the Smith Building, 1328 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Volunteers are needed on a regular basis to purchase and drop off food for the food market. Food can be delivered to the church at 1328 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA 30309, Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the security desk located at the rear entrance of the church.

    Click here for an updated list of needed items and learn more about the Food Market.

    Please purchase as much food as you feel comfortable providing and your budget allows!

    For all question or concerns regarding Shopping for the Food Market, please reach out to the Community Ministries Operational Director, Jacob Ivey, at jivey@firstpresatl.org.
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  • Community Ministries is excited to be restarting the historic Foot Care Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta! This essential service supports our neighbors, many of whom rely on walking as their primary mode of transportation. Our Foot Care volunteers provide non-clinical care, helping to keep clients' feet clean, healthy, and comfortable. If you’re interested in volunteering with Foot Care, please contact Jacob Ivey at jivey@firstpresatl.org.

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