If you are unable to visit The Community Helping Place Food Pantry during operating hours of Monday, Wednesday and Friday (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.), we can provide food delivery the third Wednesday of each month.
This service is for those who are homebound, without a means of transportation or disabled and can't drive.
Contact us at 706-867-9621 and ask for Melodie Palmer or Debbie Holloway to register with our food pantry and to be placed on the list of our home delivery recipients. We will need your address, number of people in your household needing food, reason for needing delivery and any additional details regarding directions or location requirements (i.e. locked front entries, additional directions towards locating your home, etc.)
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1127 GA-52
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-867-9621
Location Overview
Our Mission
The mission of Community Helping Place is to address with care and compassion, the needs of the people of Lumpkin County by delivering services that strengthen and transform lives.
Location Features
Location Operating Hours
Monday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Community Helping Place Hours |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Community Helping Place Hours |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Community Helping Place Hours |
Thursday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Community Helping Place Hours |
Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Community Helping Place Hours |
Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Community Helping Place Thrift Store |
| Closed | Sunday |
Special Hours | Sep 7, 2026: Closed (The Food Pantry, Thrift Store and Medical Clinic will be closed) Oct 12, 2026: Closed (CHP Thrift Store, Medical Clinic and Food Pantry will be closed due to Indigenous People's Day) |
Hours in location time zone: Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-4)
Food Distribution
Food Pantry
Mon | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Wed | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Fri | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Closed | Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
Program Overview
Program Qualifications
Primary Contact
Debi Holloway
706-867-9621
Service Area
No service area restrictions
Food Program Features
TEFAP Program, Home Delivery Service, Lifting / Carrying Assistance, Pre-Packed Boxes / Bags, Accepts Walk-Ins, Indoor Service
Food Distribution
Summer Food Program
Wed | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Drive thru |
Thu | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Drive thru |
Fri | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Drive thru |
| Closed | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday |
Special Hours | Jul 15, 2026: Open 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Drive thru) Jul 16, 2026: Open 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Drive thru) Jul 17, 2026: Open 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Drive thru) |
Program Overview
The Summer Food Program is provided to families who need supplemental food support when school is out for the summer break. Food is provided in pre-packed bags during three distribution dates:
June 3, 4 or 5
June 24, 25 or 26
July 15, 16 or 17.
Applicants can sign up until July 17th.
Registration can be done by either calling 706-867-9621 OR by visiting the CHP Food Pantry, 1127 Hwy 52E.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Program Qualifications
1. For school-aged children (4-18 years old)
2. The child must live in applicant's household
3. The household must meet financial guidelines
4. The applicant must live in Lumpkin County and the child/children attend Lumpkin County schools
Primary Contact
Debi Holloway
706-867-9621
Food Program Features
Curbside Pickup / Drive Through, Lifting / Carrying Assistance, Pre-Packed Boxes / Bags, TEFAP Program
Program Audience
Open to only these groups: Children / Youth, Teenagers / Young Adults
Note: The Summer Food Program supports families with children ages 4-18 who live with caregivers/parents who are applying for the program, meet the financial criteria and attend Lumpkin County schools.
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