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MUST Ministries has been supporting the metro Atlanta community since 1971.

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Too many of our neighbors lack basic necessities

Lack of food, shelter or financial security are real needs felt by increasingly more families in metro Atlanta. Many organizations seek to serve these people but few provide resources to serve the whole person and end the root causes of poverty.

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Proactive in our care, limitless in our compassion

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Serving the whole person.

We aim to treat not only the urgent symptoms of poverty but also the root causes. This means providing immediate needs while also leading families towards independence and stability.

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Neighbors helping neighbors.

Although we’ve grown through the years, we’re still a highly local organization. We serve metro Atlanta families and rely on support from Georgia families to continue our mission.

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Respected servant leaders.

We’ve been blessed to build a strong reputation in our community by serving all who need help and working alongside other nonprofits. It’s our goal to keep growing while staying compassionate and humble.

Our mission & values
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Proactive in our care, limitless in our compassion

A white outline of a hand holding three people icons on a dark blue circular background, symbolizing support or community care.

Serving the whole person.

We aim to treat the urgent symptoms of poverty but also the root causes. This means providing immediate needs while also leading families towards independence and stability.

Get Help
White outline of the state of Georgia on a dark blue circular background, with a star marking a location in the northern part of the state.

Neighbors helping neighbors.

Although we’ve grown through the years, we’re still a highly local organization. We serve metro Atlanta families and rely on support from Georgia families to continue our mission.

Volunteer
White outline of an award ribbon with a thumbs-up symbol in the center, on a dark blue circular background.

Respected servant leaders.

We’ve been blessed to build a strong reputation in our community by serving all who need help and working alongside other nonprofits. It’s our goal to keep growing while staying compassionate and humble.

Our mission & values

MEETING THE REAL NEEDS of real people

MUST Ministries is more than merely a food pantry or homeless shelter. We provide a host of solutions that serve the entire person and break the cycles of poverty.

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Food

Feeding hungry people through many programs and locations.

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Housing

Sheltering people with emergency and supported housing.

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Clothing

Giving people the dignity of clean clothes.

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Workforce Development

Tailored career training services.

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Healthcare

Providing behavioral and primary care for those in need.

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Changing lives for those we serve and those who serve

From donating to volunteering, there’s no shortage of ways you can support our mission. Once you’ve experienced what it’s like to assist a neighbor in need, your life will never be the same.

Donate
Give in-kind
Volunteer
Attend an event
Shop at MUST Marketplace
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REAL STORIES MADE POSSIBLE because of you

Everyone has a story. Click here to read the stories of some of the lives your support has changed.

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REAL STORIES MADE POSSIBLE because of you

Everyone has a story. Click here to read the stories of some of the lives your support has changed.

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Georgia’s most respected servant leaders

Since 1971, MUST Ministries has been serving our neighbors in need and transforming lives and communities in response to Christ’s call.

With your help, we’re effective in getting people out of poverty and being good stewards of your gifts.

Meet Our Leadership

MUST Ministries
by the numbers

55 years

of serving the metro Atlanta community

More than 54,000 people

served in fiscal year 2025

2.3+ million pounds

of food served annually—or 3.5 tons per day

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89%

of funds go directly to
serving local families

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100%

score from Charity
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Let MUST be a part of your story

Stories like these are only possible because of MUST’s incredible donors, volunteers and partners.
Give with the confidence that you’re transforming the lives of your neighbors.

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Emily, Donor

“MUST is making such an impactful difference, I am honored to be a small part of it. Every dollar counts; make a difference in someone else’s life today!”

MUST Ministries client

“In one year of housing stability, we have been able to recover quite a bit from the devastation of our family. MUST Ministries was there when we were in need.”

Beth, Volunteer

“I volunteer because I believe MUST does more than just give people a place to stay or a handout. MUST tries to help them to get back to being independent.”

MUST Ministries Client

“We need organizations like MUST. There are some of us out there who really want to make a change for the better. Circumstances have gotten us down and we just need a little bit of a helping hand, a little guidance to get us back on our feet.”