Food & Nutrition Security
Consistent access to fresh, culturally familiar food for households across metro Atlanta.
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Together we can make a difference, one life at a time.
Communities In Action connects individuals and families across the Atlanta metropolitan area with food, mental health support, public health services, housing assistance, education, and pathways to long-term stability.
- Service pillars
- Six
- Communities served
- 8 cities
“They didn't just hand me a box of food. They helped me build a plan.”
— Program participant, Atlanta
What we do
Six pillars of community support
Every program is designed to meet an immediate need and open a door to something longer-lasting.
Mental Health & Wellness
Judgment-free support, group sessions, and referrals to licensed local clinicians.
Learn morePublic Health & HIV/AIDS Support
Testing events, prevention education, and connection to ongoing care and treatment.
Learn moreYouth Empowerment & Education
Mentoring, tutoring, and leadership programs that help young people build momentum.
Learn moreTransitional Housing Initiatives
Stable interim housing paired with case management and a plan for what comes next.
Learn moreRehabilitation Services
Recovery-centered support, accountability, and reentry resources for adults rebuilding.
Learn moreOur impact
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Get involved
There is a place for you in this work
Whether you have two hours a month or an organization ready to partner, your contribution turns into something concrete for an Atlanta household.
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Community updates
Latest from the neighborhood
Food Security
Westside food distribution serves 600 households in one morning
Neighbors, volunteers, and partner farms filled a parking lot on Hollowell Parkway with fresh produce, staples, and conversation.
Youth
A new mentoring cohort launches with 40 Fulton County students
Forty students were matched with mentors for a six-month cycle focused on academics, confidence, and long-range planning.
Mental Health
What we heard at our community mental health seminar
Residents named stigma, cost, and wait times as the biggest barriers to care — and helped us reshape our referral process.