Food and Meal Assistance
Athens Farmers Market-FarmRx
What is it?
FarmRx is a prescription program that prescribes fruits and vegetables to individuals with chronic, diet-related illnesses and individuals who are food insecure. Eligible individuals must be 18 years or older, food insecure, and have a way to store and prep food.
Participants are able to shop for free at the weekly farmers markets, depending on their family size. In addition to a weekly spending allocation at the farmers markets, participants will be able to participate in informative classes, health checkups, and will have access to transportation to and from the farmers market and other events.
Services and Benefits:
100% free, Fun and informative classes, Connection to community, Health check-ups, Transportation provided, Increased cooking knowledge and skill, SNAP enrollment and assistance
Requirements:
18 years or older, Food Insecure, Diet related illnesses, Can store and prep produce
Location:
Saturday market:
Address: 705 Sunset Drive, Athens Georgia
This market is from 8am - 12pm and hosts over 40 vendors each week. A wide selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats, baked goods, prepared and preserved foods, handmade art, fresh flowers, and hot coffee are at each Saturday market. Bishop Park has ample parking available throughout the park. Dogs are welcome outside of the pavilion but are not allowed on the tennis courts themselves
Wednesday Market:
Creature comforts brewery
Our Wednesday market is a smaller mid-week market in the Athens Downtown area from 5pm - 8pm. Our friends at Creature Comforts Brewing create a welcoming market space for folks to shop for produce, grab dinner, enjoy the music, and kick back to enjoy a beer with friends. With fifteen different vendors, ranging from farms, artists, and prepared foods, this market has everything to meet your mid-week needs.
Food Bank of North East Georgia network
Mobile Pantry
One of the primary services offered through the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and its community partners is the Mobile Pantry program. These mobile pantries function as several smaller, food banks that are strategically stationed throughout Athens and the surrounding areas to increase accessibility for those in need.
The Mobile Pantry program is designed to serve individuals and families who may not have reliable transportation or live near a traditional food distribution center. A comprehensive schedule, including specific dates, times, and locations for each mobile pantry, can be found on the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia’s official website.
Food Locator Tool
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia collaborates with numerous organizations and community partners throughout Athens and the surrounding areas to provide food assistance.
On the Food Bank’s website is a tool called the Food Resource Locator. This interactive feature functions as both a map and a searchable list of nearby food assistance options. By entering your address into the locator, it will identify and display organizations in your area that offer food resources and related services, making it easier for individuals and families to find the help they need.
Food Resource Locator
