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Metro Atlanta · Since 1993

Nourishing Hope for
Every Family,
Every Neighbor.

We stabilize individuals, families, and communities through leadership, collaboration, and doing whatever it takes — food, youth programs, and housing stability across five campuses.

30+
Years
of service
5
Metro Atlanta
campuses
800+
Families
fed at once
Hearts to Nourish Hope
16–24Youth program
age range
FreeAll programs
no cost
5★Community
rated
501c3Tax-deductible
donations

What we do

Four pillars of hope

Every program we run is built around one question: what does this neighbor need to succeed?

Food & Pantry

Weekly grocery distributions stocking pantry shelves — hundreds of families leave with real food every single week.

Youth Development

HVAC-R certification, ABC's of Success, life skills and leadership — building careers for ages 16–24.

Housing Stability

Emergency rental assistance, housing counseling and eviction prevention — keeping families together and housed.

Community Support

Moms support groups, boxing & wrestling, and reconciliation initiatives — building belonging and trust.

Active campaigns

Where your gift goes

Three active campaigns with real funding goals — every dollar stays local and hits the people who need it most.

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Food Security

Keep the pantry stocked

Help feed hundreds of families every week. Every gift fills grocery bags for neighbors in need across our five locations.

$3,600 raisedGoal: $5,000
Donate to Food
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Youth Programs

Fund youth job training

$50 covers training materials for one young adult in ABC's of Success or our HVAC-R certification program.

$4,400 raisedGoal: $8,000
Donate to Youth
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Housing

Keep a family in their home

$100 funds housing stability services — rental assistance and counseling that keeps families together.

$4,560 raisedGoal: $12,000
Donate to Housing
30+ Years of service
5 Metro campuses
800+ Families fed at once
16–24 Youth program ages

Common questions

Got questions?
We have answers.

Food pantry distributions, HVAC-R certification, ABC's of Success, Manifest Excellence, Moms Support Group, boxing & wrestling, and community initiatives — all free and open to qualifying residents at our five metro Atlanta campuses.
Call us at 770-997-4511 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, or visit our main campus at 640 GA-138, Riverdale GA. No appointment needed for pantry visits. For housing help, use the online form linked on our Get Involved page.
Yes. Hearts to Nourish Hope is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and you'll receive an emailed receipt for every gift.
Apply through Hands On Atlanta or call us directly. We welcome individuals, families, and corporate groups for food packing, youth mentoring, event support, and more.
Hearts to Nourish Hope

Our mission

To support individual, family, and community stabilization through leadership, collaboration, and community involvement — doing whatever it takes to help neighbors succeed.

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Join us

Get involved

Volunteer, join a program, come to an event — there's a place for everyone who wants to help.

ABC's of Success

Life-skills curriculum for young adults 16–24 building confidence, work readiness, and independence.

OngoingRiverdale, GA
Register

Healthy Housing Conference

Annual gathering connecting residents with housing resources, tenant rights, and stability services.

AnnualMetro Atlanta
Learn more

Volunteer Days

Pack groceries, mentor youth, or help at events. Individuals, families, and corporate groups welcome.

WeeklyAll 5 campuses
Sign up
Full events calendar

Real stories

Neighbors who found hope

Real people, real outcomes. Hear directly from the community we serve.

"When my tenants lost income during the pandemic, I didn't know what to do. Through the STEP program, Hearts to Nourish Hope provided funds that let me keep my community together and people stayed in their homes."

K
Kenneth Coleman
Landlord · Clayton County
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"When my husband got COVID-19, I lost hours at work and fell behind on rent. I was terrified we'd lose our home. Hearts to Nourish Hope stepped in, paid our overdue rent, and kept our family together."

T
Terri Brown
Tenant & mother · Riverdale
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Latest news

From the community

Updates, stories, and announcements — straight from Hearts to Nourish Hope.

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AdminPartnership

800+ families fed in Clayton County Police partnership

Our largest single food distribution event brought hundreds of volunteers together in the biggest day of service in our history.

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AdminYouth

ABC's of Success fall cohort is now forming

Registration is open for young adults ages 16–24 who want to build the life skills and confidence to succeed in work and life.

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AdminExpansion

Fifth campus opens in Conyers, Rockdale County

Hearts to Nourish Hope expands into the eastern Atlanta metro, bringing food, youth programs, and housing services to new neighbors.

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