The Cancer Foundation
Nutritional Assistance Program
Nourishing Hope: Nutritional Support for Cancer Patients
Because no one fighting cancer should have to fight hunger too.
A Lifeline When It’s Needed Most
Proper nutrition is essential during cancer treatment. It strengthens the body, supports the immune system, and provides energy for healing. But for many families in Northeast Georgia, the cost of nutritious food becomes overwhelming while managing the costs of treatment. That’s where The Cancer Foundation steps in.
Our Nutritional Assistance Program ensures that individuals undergoing cancer treatment have access to nourishing, supportive food, relieving the stress of food insecurity so they can focus on recovery.
What We Offer
Our program is designed to meet the diverse needs of cancer patients across our 25-county service area.
On-site Pantry Service
Weekly shelf-stable groceries available on-site for eligible clientsMobile Pantry Service
A pop-up food pantry brought to community locations across Northeast GeorgiaReduced Household Burden
By helping with groceries, families can reallocate funds to housing, transportation, and care
Who Qualifies?
We serve individuals who:
Are currently undergoing cancer treatment.
Reside in our 25-county Northeast Georgia service area
Have financial need (low-to-moderate income)
Can verify cancer diagnosis and treatment
Documentation may include a provider’s statement, application through our portal, or supplemental records. We’re here to help guide you through it.
How to Apply
Getting support is simple and compassionate, just like our care.
Apply Online: Complete our secure request form.
Call Us: Prefer to talk with someone? Call (706) 353-4354.
Get Help: Our team will review your application, verify eligibility, and schedule your assistance.
We understand this time is hard. Our staff will walk with you every step of the way, with dignity, warmth, and confidentiality.
Unfortunately, we currently have a waiting list for new applicants for the on-site pantry service.
We look forward to serving you through
our Mobile Pantries in 2025!
The Cancer Foundation, in partnership with the Foodbank of Northeast Georgia, will be hosting SIX mobile food pantries in 2025!
Wednesday, February 26: 9 am to 11 am
Wednesday, April 23: 9 am to 11 am
Wednesday, June 25: 9 am to 11 am
Wednesday August 27: 9 am to 11 am
Wednesday October 29: 9 am to 11 am
Tuesday, December 2: 9 am to 11 am
Support Our Mission
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Give the Gift of Nourishment
$50 provides a week of groceries for a cancer patient
$200 supports a whole month of nutrition for a family in treatment
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Volunteer
Pack food
Distribute at mobile pantry locations
Assist with pantry coordination
Help with food donations and outreach
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Donate Food
Have shelf-stable items to share? You can make a direct impact by donating nutritious, non-perishable food for cancer patients and their families.
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Organize a Food Drive
Interested in hosting a pantry drive at your business, school, or place of worship? Every can, every box, every bag matters.
Our Impact
We are proud to report that through the four Mobile Food Pantries we held in 2024, we served 1,892 individuals from 606 households with 48,048 pounds of food. That means we provided our neighbors, including 369 families impacted by cancer, with 37,247 meals!
This effort would not have been possible without the support of over 70 volunteers from various community partners including: UGA Institute for Leadership Advancement, UGA Kappa Alpha Theta, UGA student body, Piedmont Athens Regional, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow, United Community Bank, BankSouth, Jackson EMC, Chastain & Associates Insurance Agency, Oconee 4H, Synovus, St. Mary’s, Athens Rotary, and Third Act Counseling & Consulting, LLC, Rosh, Lynch, & Associates, First American Bank & Trust, Clarke Middle School Clarke-Scholars, Lanier Financial Group, as well as our friends at the ACC Fire Training Center, in addition to community members and donors.