Feeding The Hungry

Venable Food Market

The Venable Food Market, part of Community Ministries, is a food pantry dedicated to supporting the working poor of Midtown Atlanta. Located in the recently updated Charles Black and Connie Lee Community Ministries Center at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, this market empowers clients to select and receive essential groceries at no cost.

Scheduled to open on Tuesday, September 24th, the Venable Food Market will provide a variety of canned and dry goods, fresh deli items, frozen foods, and produce. With an initial goal of serving 60 households each month, the market aims to expand its reach with the continued support of the congregation and local community partners.

Food Drive

Community Ministries is actively conducting a food drive to restock the shelves of the Venable Food Market. Your contribution to this effort will make a significant impact on the lives of those in need right here in Midtown.

Needed Items

Canned Fruit Cocktail

Canned Pears

Canned Peaches

Canned Mixed Vegetables

Canned Corn

Canned Sweat Peas

Canned Carrots

Dried Beans

Canned Beans

Canned Soups

Canned Pasta

Canned Tuna

Canned Chicken

Canned Ham

Sizes:

Standard sized food goods are best.

Expiration Date:

For safety reasons, food goods past the expiration date cannot be distributed.

Donations Can Be Dropped off:

Sunday's between 8:00am & 1:00pm.

Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm

At First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, in the designated bins located in the Smith building lobby.

Cooking Oil (Small Containers)

Dried Pasta

Box Macaroni & Cheese

Jelly

Oatmeal

3lb Bag of Rice

Instant or Quick Grits

Prospective Clients

The food market will officially open Tuesday, September 24th and will initially operate the second and last Tuesday of every month between 1:00pm and 6:00pm by appointment only.

Make sure to review the following guidelines for Venable Food Market clients:

  • Clients must provide proof of housing in the form of lease or utility bill to receive food.

  • Clients can only receive food bi-monthly.

  • Clients must complete an intake form their first visit before receiving any food.

Please fill out the form linked below if you are a perspective client in order to receive important updates regrading the markets opening.