Hunger Crisis Response Fund

Right now, 600,000 people across our region rely on SNAP to feed their families, and the recent SNAP disruption has made things even harder. Donate today and be the reason a child can eat tonight.

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Need help? 211 is here.

Our 211 Contact Center answers more than 55,000 requests for food each year. Whether you're navigating SNAP benefits or facing unexpected emergencies, 211 connects you to local support—free and confidential, 24/7.

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Enter our raffle for a chance to win up to $2,500 in Target® eGift Cards while providing housing and a better future for kids. Upgrade your space, uplift their future!

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120 years of community

Since 1905, we’ve worked at the heart of our community, uniting Atlantans to make a difference in the lives of millions. Come shape the next 120 years with us.

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Our Impact

These aren’t just numbers. They’re our neighbors. In the past year...

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34,148

children became strong learners.

82,310

youth had paths opened for higher education and high growth careers.

61,356

people received access to health care, improving their economic stability and quality of life.

13,539

lives improved because of community-led solutions in Clayton, South DeKalb and South Fulton counties.

Our goal

To help every child unlock their full potential by improving education, healthcare, and economic mobility in the communities where they live.

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News and Events

Students play educational activities—the Georgia full-day Pre-K program that we know today is a direct result of GEEARS’s advocacy.

September 19, 2025

Setting GEEARS in motion

Alana Dorsey cuts the ribbon to celebrate her newly renovated early learning center with partners from United Way of Greater Atlanta, PAACT, Quality Care for Children, Early Learning Property Management, and Banner Services Group.

September 12, 2025

Building up our youngest learners

Atlanta men and women distributing food to end hunger

November 11, 2025

Frozen benefits, empty freezers

When the longest government shutdown in history halted SNAP and early learning funding among other benefits, thousands of Greater Atlanta families were left wondering what would happen. United Way of Greater Atlanta and our partners are stepping in to fill the gaps when safety nets fail.