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Food Market

The Venable Food Market is a vital part of Community Ministries dedicated to supporting the working poor of Midtown Atlanta. Located in the Charles Black and Connie Lee Community Ministries Center inside FPC, the market provides clients essential groceries at no cost.

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The market provides a variety of canned and dry goods, 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.

For Clients


Tuesdays, 12:45 to 3 p.m. & Sundays, 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Walk-In Visits 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 with their name listed on the document.

  • Clients can only receive food twice a month.

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

  • Clients must reside in the following zip codes: 30303, 30305, 30308, 30309, 30310, 30311, 30312, 30314, 30318, 30313, 30363.

 

We are located at 1328 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309


Marta Stop: Arts Center Station: Enter adjacent to the High Museum off 16th Street.


Have a question or concern? Call (404) 228-7724

Needed items

  • Canned tuna

  • Canned chicken

  • Canned peaches (prefer in juice, not heavy syrup)

  • Jars of spaghetti sauce

  • Jars of creamy peanut butter 

  • Jars of grape jelly

  • Bags of long grain white rice (prefer 2 lb. bags)

  • Large boxes of Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios

  • Boxes of Parmalat whole milk (available at Publix and Walmart)

Sizes

Standard sized food goods are best.

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

 

Donation Drop-off Times

Sunday: Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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You may drop off donations in the designated bins located in the Smith Building lobby.

  • Toilet paper (either single wrapped rolls or wrapped multi-packs)

  • Paper towels (either single wrapped rolls or wrapped multi-packs)

  • Dishwashing soap (Small bottles of seven to 12 oz.)

  • Dishwasher tablets or dishwasher liquid - at least 15 to 30 tablet or 20 oz. liquid size

  • Laundry detergent tablets or liquid - at least 15 to 30 tablet size or 40 oz. liquid size

  • Spray disinfectant 

  • Toilet bowl cleaner

  • Glass cleaner 

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