Midtown Assistance Center Inc

Mac provided 2,131 families with remote grocery assistance and 9,049 bags of groceries.for many families, struggling to keep food on the table is a challenge. The increasing cost of food and the lack of grocery stores in the areas where our clients live contribute to the problem. Since most of the people we serve do not have cars, it is costly to take public transportation to the store. A round trip marta pass costs five dollars and the trip often takes more than one hour. For working people, this is difficult and the mac food pantry is the closest option for food.

Utility assistance to prevent disconnection of service to 277 families.with rising utility costs, utility assistance has become more important than ever. Lack of utility service can cause a family to be evicted from its home, lead to fires in the home, and cause extreme discomfort and health hazards and thereby ultimately causing the family to incur higher deposits for future service. Without assistance, some families are never able to become current on their service and cannot qualify for lower rates or budget billing. It is difficult for a working person to be prepared for work if they are not able to shower and dress in a home with adequate lighting, cooling or heating.