Community Ministries Services

Prayer Breakfast

Come and join us for a hot, homemade breakfast consisting of grits, sausage, biscuits, jelly, and hard-boiled eggs.

Offered: Sundays 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
Enter via the 16th Street Entrance, through the double doors.

Women's Transformation Center

The Women’s Transformation Center provides safe, rent-free housing and support for women working toward greater stability and independence. Founded in 1981, the ministry has served hundreds of women over more than four decades. Today, residents live in private apartments while receiving case management and other support as they pursue employment, education, financial stability and permanent housing.

Hygiene & Clothing Services

For toiletries, underwear, socks, and others items, join us Mondays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m.

CLOTHING CORNER
An opportunity to receive clean clothing once every seven days.
Offered: Mondays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m.
Sign-Up for a time slot starts at 12:45 p.m. on the same day.

SHOWERS
A 15-minute shower after you are given a hygiene kit (includes toiletries, washcloth, and towel) and get to pick a new set of clothing.
For Men:

Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m.
Sign-Up starts at 12:45 p.m.

HAIRCUTS
Free haircuts provided by Atlanta Technical College
Offered: Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m.

Sign-Up starts at 12:45 p.m.
Seasonally Available

FOOT CARE
Foot Care volunteers provide non-clinical care, helping to keep clients' feet clean, healthy, and comfortable.
Offered: Twice a month, on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m.
First come, first serve, space is limited.

Mail & Fellowship

You can sign up to receive mail and/or pick up mail using the church address at 1328 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309.

Offered: Sundays from 8 to 11 a.m. or Mondays to Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. You do not need an appointment.

Required: Provide picture ID and sign the “Guidelines for Receipt of Mail.” You should be able to show ID each time you come in to pick up mail. To sign up, come by and fill out a form!

IDs & Birth Certificates

Birth Certificates

We can assist with birth certificates for individuals born anywhere in the U.S. We are unable to assist with requests for individuals born outside the U.S., unless they were born abroad to U.S. citizens.

IDs & ID Vouchers

We can help individuals get their state ID cards. Vouchers cover the cost of getting a state ID. It does not cover fees for a driver’s license.

Computer Lab

A fully functional computer lab to use for your varied personal needs.

Offered: Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m.
Classes offered every Wednesday along with Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency on a first come, first served basis.

Venable Food Market

The Venable Food Market 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.

The Venable Food Market provides 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.

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WANT TO DONATE FOOD?

Sizes: Standard-sized food goods are best.
We only accept non-perishable foods.
Expiration Date: For safety reasons, food goods past the expiration date cannot be distributed.
Donations Can Be Dropped off: Sundays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the designated bins located in The Smith Building lobby.