Never Alone is fighting hunger in Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, and Pickens County, Georgia by providing free food to families and individuals who are facing financial struggles. Our dignity based approach allows our guests to choose based on dietary restrictions, personal preference, and items needed to ensure a more well rounded cupboard. Allow us to help lighten your burdens by visiting our client choice food pantry.
Free Food Assistance to Individuals and Families in Need
1 in 6
One in six children in the state of Georgia will go to bed hungry tonight.
100,000+
We distribute over 100,000 pounds of food to families each month.
1,000+
Our volunteers give over 1,000 hours to our mission each month.
$25 for 4
A $25 donation is enough to provide 150 lbs of food to a family of four.
Lantern Parade and Festival
The Lantern Festival on November 16, 2024 will be a fun, family friendly event with lots of activities all culminating in a lantern parade/stroll at dusk thru Canton’s Etowah River Park. The Festival is a benefit event for the Never Alone Community Food Pantry to help the residents that we serve.
There will be a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, spin art, and much more, including activities for adults, at no charge for ticketed attendees. Various food options will be available for purchase. The highlight of the festival will be an organized lantern parade at dusk. Lanterns are provided along with purchased tickets.
Get Help
Make an appointment to visit our client choice food pantry or find dates when we are distributing food out in the community.
Volunteer
We rely on community involvement to carry out our mission. Join our team and find out how you can help your neighbors today.
Donate
As a partner with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, we can turn every dollar donated into nine dollars of retail food for our guests.
What Our Guests and Volunteers Have to Say
There is nothing that makes the heart of Never Alone happier than when its heart connects with the heart of those we serve, as well as those who support our mission.
“Truly a blessing to my family when we fall short and need that extra help. The staff is so amazing which makes the experience that much more worth it.”
Kay A
Pantry Guest
“The whole staff is great – we really look at each other like family. It warms the heart when our guests tell us the positive impact we have on their lives.”
Micheal G.
Shopping Assistant
“Never Alone has such sweet people. It is nice to be treated so respectfully. This is truly a no judgment zone. I am so grateful for these precious people!”
Tara G.
Pantry Guest
The Never Alone Team
Lamar Green
Founder
President
Millie Hughes
Director / Community
Outreach Liasion
Catrina Bingham
Warehouse Manager
Tammy McFarlin
Inventory Control Specialist
"Willie” Lemmon
Facility Liaison
Thank You to Our Community Partners
Huge kudos to these local businesses. We ask and they always come through. If you have a choice, please support these merchants!
