Welcome to DEAM Decatur
How You Can Help Right Now
Our community has shown up in a big way—thank you! Because our storage space is currently full, we are unable to accept physical donations at this time.
Right now, the best way to support our work is through monetary donations. Financial gifts allow us to purchase fresh and essential items, store resources efficiently, and stretch support where it’s needed most.
As we prepare to close for the holidays, monetary donations help us plan for the slower months and purchase items that aren’t often donated, such as produce, protein, and supplies for warm meal bags.
We appreciate you helping us continue this work sustainably.
Ready to Donate Now?
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All assistance, including food orders, will be by appointment only.
Food, Rx, and Utility Assistance Appointment Scheduling
Same-day appointments may be made as available. Please call 404-373-2300 for utility bill assistance and call 404-373-9283 for food and Rx assistance ONLY.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- 8:30am–11:30am
Food Selection Times
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- 9:00am–11:15 am
Donations / Deliveries
DEAM is closed for assistance on Wednesdays and only open for donations and deliveries.
- Wednesdays
- 8:30am–11:30am
Weather Closure
DEAM follows the weather closure policy of City Schools of Decatur. When CSD is closed, DEAM is closed.
DEAM serves more than 250 local families and 150 unhoused clients a month, providing critical assistance to ease hunger, prevent utility service disconnection, and purchase life-sustaining prescriptions for qualified residents.
Urgent & Ongoing Food Pantry Needs
DEAM relies on contributions of non-perishable food and basic health supplies. DEAM buys many canned goods from the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) at pennies on the dollar, but the items listed below are always in short supply.
Ongoing Item Needs
Donations of non-perishable food items that are needed on a continuing basis:
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Cereal, Oatmeal & Grits
- Canned beans (pinto, red beans, baked beans)
- Canned veggies (mixed veggies, carrots, peas, collard greens)
- Canned fruit (peaches, pears)
- Cooking oil
- Saltine or Ritz type Crackers (sleeved)
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Condensed soups
- Hearty soups
- Canned chilli
- Canned beef stew
- Tuna packets 2.6 oz
- Canned tuna
- Canned chicken
- Rice (brown, yellow or white in 1lb bags)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Pod style laundry detergent (Economy-sized boxes are most welcome)
- Bar soap
- Shampoo
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Reusable cloth bags
- Plastic zipper bags (any size)
- Toiletries – travel size
- Applesauce cups
- Juice box
- Peanut butter crackers
- Hot cocoa packets
- Granola Bars
During the wither months, DEAM will pass out warm items (jackets, blankets, gloves, hats) as we can, but we are unable to take other clothing items. Those can be donated to First Baptist Decatur’s Assistance Ministry or to Decatur Cooperative Ministry to assist the unhoused in our community.
January 2026 Most Needed Items
- Applesauce cups
- Canned fruit
- Cooking oil
- Jelly
- Yellow rice
- Granola Bars
- “hothands” style hand warmers
A high percentage of your donation reaches people
At DEAM, we strive to help qualified clients move from a place of need to one of independence.
Eighty-five percent of every dollar donated to DEAM goes to serving clients. The remaining 15% covers operating expenses. You can be assured that any monies donated to our ministry are used efficiently and effectively to benefit those in need.
Volunteers are the Backbone of All We Do.
We want to hear from you about your desire to serve others.