Live Oak Public Libraries is sharing this information to help connect our community with trusted assistance resources during the federal government shutdown. Information is compiled from federal and state agencies. Availability and eligibility may change; please verify details directly with each organization.
Last updated: November 5, 2025
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Emergency hardship loans and shutdown assistance grants for qualifying full-time federal civilian employees. Verify details directly with FEEA before applying.
Direct assistance to help prevent utility disconnection and evictions.
Contact the Georgia Department of Human Services for potential utility assistance.
Note: The Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ rental assistance program is not currently accepting new applications.
Live Oak Public Libraries shares these listings as a public service. Program details, eligibility, and availability may change. Please verify information directly with each organization.
Information is provided by Senator Raphael Warnock’s Office and verified federal and state agencies.
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SNAP benefits are suspended starting November 1, 2025. Find local and statewide food assistance resources below. Availability and eligibility may change, so please verify details directly with each organization. |
Savannah Feed the Hungry — Emergency Food Giveaways (No registration required; first come, first served)
Emmaus House – 18 Abercorn Street, Savannah 31401
Forsyth Farmers Market (FFM) – Forsyth Park, Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Mas Paz Counseling Center – 216 E 41st St, Savannah 31401
Second Harvest Food Bank of Coastal Georgia
Food Finder US – Find free food pantries and meal programs anywhere in Georgia.
Food Pantries & Distribution Centers |
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Armor of God Bloomingdale Fellowship Bloomingdale Food Pantry Catholic Charities of South Georgia (appointment only / call first) Ceceline Blake Foundation (Montgomery St) Ceceline Blake Foundation (Waters Ave) Chevis Oaks Baptist Church Christ Memorial Baptist Church City Church Come as You Are Deliverance Compassion Christian (East Campus) Compassion Christian Church Henderson |
Compassion Christian Downtown Connor’s Temple Baptist Church El Remanente Casa de Adoracion Profetica (appointment only / call first) First Bryan Baptist Church Followers of Christ Baptist Church Fresh Fire From Heaven Gospel of Light Greater Gaines Chapel Happy Home Missionary Baptist Church House of Bread New Beginnings Iglesia Pentecostal Combined Services (Pantry + Meals)Life Bridge Inner City / Pwr Kid (appointment only / call first) |
Soup Kitchens & Meal ServicesEmmaus House God’s Temple of Praise Grace House of Union Mission Inner City Night Shelter Old Savannah City Mission Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church The Dive at Christ Church Anglican The Training Camp Salvation Army – Montgomery St.
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