Helping families through hardship and empowering our community since 1983

Have a Heart for Our Community! Join us by putting community at the heart of North Fulton.

When you make a gift to NFCC, you can include a message of encouragement for the families or individuals we serve, and we will share these words of encouragement was part of our Have Heart month. 

Your gift does more than express kindness. It helps provide food for a family, support a job seeker, guide a student forward, and offer stability during uncertain moments. 

Have a Heart. Strengthen a Neighbor. Build a Stable Tomorrow. 

Sign up to receive food, financial assistance, and career development services.

Your generous donations support NFCC’s mission of easing hardship for local families in need.

Volunteer, host a fundraiser, and contribute to NFCC programs that strengthen the community.

Championing Your Path
to Stability

At North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with more than 9,500 neighbors each year, rallying community partners and resources to conquer life’s toughest challenges.
 
Explore our programs—and take the first courageous step toward lasting stability. All our resources are available in both English and Spanish.

Food Pantry
Food Pantry

Services help struggling families put food on the table and provide other household necessities.

Workforce Development
Workforce Development

 

NFCC’s Workforce Program provides coaching and classes to help neighbors secure jobs and build financial stability.

Education
Education

 

NFCC offers free ESL, GED tutoring, and computer classes to empower adults with skills for a stronger future.

Seasonal Assistance Programs
Seasonal Assistance Programs

 

NFCC’s seasonal programs deliver essentials like meals, coats, school supplies, and holiday gifts during times of financial strain.

Financial Assistance & Case Management
Financial Assistance & Case Management

 

NFCC prevents homelessness by providing emergency aid for rent and utilities, paired with personalized support.

Thrift Store Assistance
Thrift Store Assistance

 

NFCC’s Thrift Shop offers free clothing and household items, helping families meet basic needs with dignity.

Championing Your Path to Stability

At North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with more than 9,500 neighbors each year, rallying community partners and resources to conquer life’s toughest challenges.

Explore our programs—and take the first courageous step toward lasting stability. All our resources are available in both English and Spanish.

Learn the NFCC Story

NFCC started 40 years ago when community members came together to help alleviate poverty in North Fulton. Over the years, NFCC has grown to meet the needs of the community, expanding its programs and its facilities.

What Our Food Pantry Needs

Visit our food pantry to give or receive. Because our inventory changes frequently, please check the list below before dropping off food donations.

Want to learn about food drives and other ways to donate? Visit our Food Pantry page for all available options.

  • Plastic Bags
  • Juice Box
  • Canned Veggies (spinach, carrots, and beets) 
  • Canned Fruit
  • Soaps
  • Shampoo
  • Deodorant
  • Mac & Cheese Cups
  • Instant Oatmeal
  • Instant Grits
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Spaghetti
  • Vienna Sausage
  • Cereal

The NFCC Thrift Shop

Stop by the NFCC Thrift Shop to shop secondhand clothes, furniture, jewelry, and home goods! We accept donations Monday-Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. Your donations fuel our mission and fund the services available to those in need.

For more information on donations, thrift specials, and furniture pick-up, head to the Thrift Shop page.

What Our Food Pantry Needs

Visit our food pantry to give or receive. Because our inventory changes frequently, please check the list below before dropping off food donations.

Want to learn about food drives and other ways to donate? Visit our Food Pantry page for all available options.

  • Canned Veggies (spinach, carrots, and beets) No corn or green beans, please.
  • Canned Fruit
  • Soaps
  • Shampoo
  • Deodorant
  • Mac & Cheese Cups
  • Instant Oatmeal
  • Instant Grits
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Spaghetti
  • Vienna Sausage
  • Cereal

The NFCC Thrift Shop

Stop by the NFCC Thrift Shop to shop secondhand clothes, furniture, jewelry, and home goods! We accept donations Monday-Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. Your donations fuel our mission and fund the services available to those in need.

For more information on donations, thrift specials, and furniture pick-up, head to the Thrift Shop page.

Stories of Hope

Kervin’s Big Dreams: ESL Graduate to Aspiring Entrepreneurship

At NFCC, we recently celebrated 15 students who graduated from NFCC’s English as a Second Language program at the end of the summer session. Kervin

Ukrainian Mother Earns GED After Completing ESL Classes

Yana came from Ukraine a year ago with her husband and three children, after her husband secured work with an American logistics company. Escaping the

Insurance Expert Pursues the American Dream With The Help of ESL and a Job Coach

When Maria came to America, her friends told her to forget about the career she had in Brazil. “When you come here, people say you

NFCC Classes Help a Roswell-Based Hairstylist Get Ahead

Latisia came to NFCC as a volunteer in the thrift shop just before the Covid pandemic. She owns a hair salon in Roswell, but has

What’s Going On at NFCC

VITA Income Tax Prep

Free Income Tax Prep and Filing is back!

Through a partnership with the IRS and United Way, NFCC is offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

Our IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic tax return preparation with electronic filing for accuracy and peace of mind. Bilingual (Spanish) services will be  available.

Services run February 2 through April 15. February and March appointments are available now.

 

Schedule your appointment!

Have a Heart for NFCC

Community is more than a place; it’s how we show up for each other.

Have a Heart for NFCC is a community-driven effort to support our neighbors  throughout North Fulton.
Our goal this month is to help at least 12 families stay housed and keep their lights on during winter. 

Join us by putting community at the heart of North Fulton!

February 2026

Career Fair

Hosted in partnership with Gwinnett Technical College. Meet employers, explore career pathways, and access free resources to support your job search.

Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 11 AM–1 PM
Location: Gwinnett Technical College – Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus
2875 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009

March 3, 2026

Ribbon Cutting

March 11, 2026 at 11am

East Roswell Food Pantry & Garden at Bridge to Grace Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: Beginning at 11am
Location: 2385 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076

You are invited to join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony of NFCC’s first satellite pantry and garden at Bridge to Grace. Celebrate this momentous occasion with us! 

Our Impact by the Numbers

1,100+

Households NFCC prevents homelessness for annually

3,800

Number of households that avoid hunger by using the Food Pantry each year

300+

Individuals work towards greater stability through financial wellness and workforce training annually.

Thank you to our supporters & sponsors!