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Donations and Animals
Below you will find a listing of Donations and Animal Agencies in the Athens-Clarke County area, along with relevant and helpful statistics, resources, and service-learning reflection questions.

Donations

Athens Area Emergency Food Bank             
Contact:  706-353-8182  ;   Location: 640 Barber St.

  • Non-perishable, unopened food

Athens Area Homeless Shelter

Contact: 706-354-0423 or aahs@negia.net

  • Blankets

  • Bath & Hand Towels and Wash Cloths

  • 14-18 gallon Rubbermaid Totes

  • Back Packs (New or gently used)

  • Rain Ponchos & Umbrellas

  • Socks for Women and Children

  • Toilet Paper & Paper Towels

  • Bleach & Other Kitchen/Bath Cleaning Products

  • Dish Soap & Powder Laundry Detergent

  • Large Kitchen Trash Bags

  • Women’s Deodorant

  • Women’s Razors and Shaving Cream

  • Feminine Hygiene Products

  • Socks, Hats, & Gloves for Women & Children
    Juice and Milk

  • Small Tupperware Containers (for the kitchen)

  • AA Batteries & Light Bulbs

  • Hair Products for African American Women

BikeAthens

  • Used Bikes     

Common Ground   Contact: commongroundathens@yahoo.com

  • Computers      

 Food Bank of Northeast Georgia     Contact: 706-354-8191

  • Non-perishable & perishable, unopened food

  • Household products – toothpaste, diapers, paper towels, etc.

Goodwill Industries    Contact: 706-549-4398

  • Computers – used for GED classes

  • Thrift Store :  books, clothing, household items

Potter’s House Thrift Store    Contact: 706-546-5596;  Location: 434 Prince Avenue

  • books, clothing, household items

Project Safe    Contact: projectvolunteer@yahoo.com; 706-425-8863

  • Cell Phones

Salvation Army Thrift Store   Locations: 784 N Chase St (706-543-2508), 468 North Ave. (706-549-8094), 484 Hawthorne Ave (706-543-5350)

  • books, clothing, household items 


Animals

Athens Canine Rescue      Contact: 706-549-4883

Athens-Clarke County Animal Control     Contact:  706-613-3540  ;   Location:  45 Beaver Dam Rd.

Athens Area Humane Society      Contact:  706-353-CATS  ; 

N.E. Georgia Canine Angels     Contact:  706-546-8669

PAWS – Pet Assistance & Welfare Society of Athens     Contact: 706-310-0663