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Ways to Give

Help Prevent Homelessness and Hunger in Our Community

Your generosity provides immediate, life-changing support for neighbors facing financial crises. At Midtown Assistance Center (MAC), we offer emergency assistance for essentials like food, rent, and utilities—helping individuals and families stay housed and nourished when they need it most.

Since 1986, MAC has delivered millions of dollars in direct aid to people across our community. Every gift makes a meaningful difference. Your support helps ensure that no one has to face hunger or homelessness alone.

Ready to make a difference? Explore the giving options below and find the way that’s right for you.

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Services Your Donations Provide

Transportation to Work
Food for Person in Need
A Pair of Work Boots
Keeping Utilities On
Preventing Eviction

Other Ways to Give

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Give Now

Make an immediate impact today. Your one-time gift provides urgent assistance for neighbors facing housing instability and food insecurity.

  • Give Online: Make a secure donation here via credit card, PayPal, or Venmo.
  • Give by Mail: Send a check payable to Midtown Assistance Center at 613 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308.
  • Give by Bank Transfer: If you would like to make an electronic fund transfer to MAC, please contact Executive Director Jenny Jobson at mac@midtownassistancecenter.org or 404-681-0470.

Every dollar supports food and housing security for Atlanta families when they need it most.

Monthly Giving

Provide steady, reliable support all year long. Monthly donors help us respond quickly to urgent needs and plan with confidence. By giving each month, you become a sustaining partner in preventing hunger and homelessness in our community.

Start Your Monthly Gift Here: Select the “monthly” giving frequency to set up your recurring gift.

Employer Matching Gifts

Double the impact of your generosity. Many employers offer matching gift programs that can increase the impact of your donation to MAC at no additional cost to you.

If you have recently made a gift to MAC, check with your employer to see if they will match your contribution–contact your Human Resources department or use your employer’s matching gift portal. If you need assistance with the process, please contact us at mac@midtownassistancecenter.org or 404-681-0470.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Recommend a grant through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to support our work. You can designate Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) as the recipient and help provide critical assistance to neighbors in need. MAC’s tax ID (EIN) number is 58-1837117.

For any questions about making a DAF gift to MAC, please contact Executive Director Jenny Jobson at mac@midtownassistancecenter.org or 404-681-0470.

Planned Giving

Your generosity can make an impact that lasts well into the future. Planned giving allows you to create a legacy of compassion, stability, and hope. By including MAC in your financial or estate plans, you help ensure that neighbors facing crisis will have access to the resources they need to thrive for years to come.

There are many ways to maximize your impact through planned giving, including:

  • Bequest in your will or trust
  • Charitable gift annuities
  • Life insurance gifts
  • Qualified charitable distributions from your IRA

We would be honored to work with you and your advisors to align your giving with your philanthropic goals. For more information, please contact our Executive Director, Jenny Jobson, at mac@midtownassistancecenter.org or 404-681-0470.

Midtown Assistance Center’s tax ID (EIN) is 58-1837117.

Donate Food & Essential Items

Help meet immediate, everyday needs in our community by donating nonperishable food, hygiene products, and household essentials. Items can be shipped to our office or dropped off in person. Through our client-choice food pantry, we provide customized orders based on each client’s needs—ensuring dignity, flexibility, and meaningful support.

If you plan to drop off items, we kindly ask that you email us in advance to coordinate your donation (mac@midtownassistancecenter.org).

TOP REQUESTED ITEMS FOR FOOD PANTRY

  • Canned proteins (tuna, salmon, chicken, chili, Vienna sausages)
  • Rice, boxed meals (Hamburger Helper)
  • Jelly, pancake mix, and syrup
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Baked beans/ pork and beans
  • Cooking oil
  • Coffee and tea
  • Manual Can Openers

Household & Hygiene Items 

  • Laundry detergent and dish soap
  • Shampoo, soap, and deodorant
  • Toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, razors
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Kroger and Walmart gift cards
Organize a Drive or Bulk Donation

Interested in making a bigger impact? We welcome bulk donations and community drives. Please email mac@midtownassistancecenter.org to coordinate details.

Your donations help ensure that every neighbor who comes through our doors has access to the food and essentials they need to get through difficult times.

Kroger Community Rewards

Support MAC every time you shop at Kroger—at no additional cost to you. Through the Kroger Community Rewards Program, you can connect your Kroger Plus Card to MAC and support our mission of preventing hunger and homelessness in our community.

Once you enroll, a portion of your eligible Kroger purchases will be donated to MAC every time you use your Kroger Plus Card. It’s an easy way to make a difference through your everyday shopping.

How to enroll:

  • Visit Kroger.com/communityrewards
  • Sign into your Kroger account or create a new account.
  • Search for Midtown Assistance Center, and select MAC. (MAC’s organizational number is HH279.)
  • Click “Save” to complete your enrollment.

Thank you for choosing to support MAC while you shop!

Shop Our Amazon Wishlist

Not sure what to give? Purchase any item from our Amazon Wishlist and have them shipped directly to our office.

Please note: Amazon does not automatically share donor information. If you would like to be acknowledged for your gift, be sure to include your name and email in the gift message at checkout.