| Last updated on September 2, 2008 |
 Benefit Screening is a program that connects Georgia residents to public and private benefits to help increase household income and promote continuous employment. Volunteers will use an online screening tool that determines eligibility for a variety of benefits such as Food Stamps, Peach Care, Medicaid, and Energy Assistance. Computer skills are a plus. Training on the software will be provided. This opportunity is sponsored by: Atlanta Community Food Bank
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Contact Person:
Skye Thompson, (phone), (email)
Address:
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732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
(See a map) |
Directions:
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From I-75 going South:
Take the Northside Drive exit (number 252). Turn right on Northside and follow it until you reach 10th street. Turn right onto 10th and stay on 10th until it dead ends into Brady Ave. Turn left on Brady. Take the 1st right onto Marietta. Turn left at the first traffic light at the bottom of the hill onto Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, NW. Follow Joseph E. Lowery until you cross the railroad tracks.
Please note: these are working tracks so show caution!
The Food Bank will be immediately on your right.
From I-85 going South:
Take the 17th Street exit (number 84). Turn right on 17th St. and follow it until it reaches Northside Drive (this is the second traffic light after you pass Ikea on the left). Turn left onto Northside and follow it until you reach 10th street. Turn right onto 10th and stay on 10th until it dead ends into Brady Ave. Turn left on Brady. Take the 1st right onto Marietta. Turn left at the first traffic light at the bottom of the hill onto Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, NW. Follow Joseph E. Lowery until you cross the railroad tracks.
Please note: these are working tracks so show caution!
The Food Bank will be immediately on your right.
From I-75 / I-85 going North:
Take the Spring Street Exit. Turn right onto Centennial Olympic Park Dr./Techwood. When this street splits bear to the right and to stay on Centennial Olympic Drive. Stay on this until you reach North Avenue. Turn Left on North Avenue until you go under a walk bridge. The next right at a major intersection is Northside Drive. Turn Right on Northside, move to the left lane and at the traffic light go left onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. Turn Right onto Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. The Food Bank is approximately one block ahead on the left.
Please note: the railroad tracks that run through ACFB property are working tracks so show caution!
From I-20:
Take the Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard exit (number 55A). Turn north toward town. Follow Lowery Boulevard (past Morehouse and several residential areas) for approximately 2.5 miles. Cross over Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway intersection. After you cross Hollowell, the Food Bank will be immediately on your left. Do not cross the railroad tracks—this is past the Food Bank.
If you do cross the tracks, please note that these are working tracks so show caution!
MARTA:
Bus and Train routes and schedules frequently change. For the best route from your starting point go to http://www.itsmarta.com/, and use the MyCommute tool.
There is another building that has almost the same address as the Food Bank. Please be sure to use 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 as your destination.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Vine City or Ashby Street
Nearest Bus Stop: #52 Knight Park Bus, 1 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.acfb.org
Additional Information
| Is this opportunity in a handicapped accessible facility? |
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Yes
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| What county is this volunteer opportunity located within? |
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Fulton
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