Food Pantries in Ellijay, GA
Browse 2 food pantries and food banks serving Ellijay, Georgia. All listings are free to visit — no income verification required at most locations.
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Ellijay's food assistance is well organized for a mountain town: the Gilmer Community Food Pantry on Highway 52 East runs substantial Wednesday distributions serving the whole county, while Pleasant Grove Baptist Church's Food for the Hungry ministry adds a monthly second-Wednesday distribution on the other side of town.
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry
Located 3.5 miles east of Ellijay at 5273 Highway 52 E, the Gilmer Community Food Pantry distributes on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — hours confirmed by both the pantry and local Times-Courier coverage. Call (706) 273-3663 with questions. Around the holidays it offers low-cost holiday boxes, and local coverage of its funding scrapes shows how central it is to Gilmer County's safety net.
Pleasant Grove's Monthly Distribution
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church's Food for the Hungry ministry at 115 Pleasant Grove Rd distributes on the second Wednesday of each month — call (706) 635-7504 to confirm times. Between the weekly Highway 52 pantry and the monthly church distribution, most Ellijay households can find a workable pickup; for anything else, Georgia's 211 line covers the surrounding counties.
More Local Food Resources
Gilmer Community Food Pantry
Wednesdays 9 a.m.–12:45 p.m., 5273 Highway 52 E.
Pleasant Grove Baptist — Food for the Hungry
Second Wednesday monthly, 115 Pleasant Grove Rd.
Common Questions in Ellijay
What are the Ellijay food pantry's hours?
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry distributes Wednesdays 9 a.m.–12:45 p.m. at 5273 Highway 52 E, about 3.5 miles east of town. Call (706) 273-3663 to confirm holiday-week schedules.
Is there more than one food distribution in Gilmer County?
Yes — besides the weekly Highway 52 pantry, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church runs a second-Wednesday monthly distribution at 115 Pleasant Grove Rd, (706) 635-7504.
Do I need to live in Gilmer County to use the pantry?
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry primarily serves Gilmer County residents — bring something showing your address on a first visit. Neighboring Fannin and Pickens counties have their own pantries, findable via 211.
Sources: Gilmer Community Food Pantry · Times-Courier coverage · Pleasant Grove Baptist Church · Last verified 2026-07-19