Food & Basic Essentials

Helping families meet essential day-to-day needs.

We help Cobb County families access food and basic household items during times of need, giving them the support to stabilize and move forward.

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What we provide

Our food and basic needs assistance covers the essentials that help families stay healthy and supported during difficult times.

Groceries

Full grocery orders tailored to your family's size, dietary needs, and cooking preferences.

Cleaning Supplies

Household cleaning products that EBT doesn't cover but are essential for healthy living.

Toiletries

Hygiene products for family — shampoo, toothbrushes, deodorant, & more.

Diapers & Wipes

Children's diapers and wipes matched to your child's size and needs.

How Our Grocery Assistance Works

All grocery orders are placed by our admin team — no funds are given directly to families.

What We'll Ask You

To make sure we get the right items for your family, we'll need to know:

  • Whether you receive SNAP benefits and the amount
  • Ages of all family members
  • Whether you prefer "quick and easy" meals or "full meal" cooking
  • Any food allergies or dietary restrictions
  • If you can pick up (Walmart) or need delivery
  • If you're in a hotel — whether you have access to a kitchen
  • Specific food preferences for your family

Pickup & Delivery Options

We work with you to get supplies in the most convenient way:

Walmart Pickup

We place the order and you pick it up at your nearest Walmart location

Delivery

If you don't have transportation, we can arrange delivery through our volunteer network

Supply Drop-Offs

Cleaning supplies, toiletries, and diapers are often delivered directly by volunteers.

Note: We do our best to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee every specific item. 

Am I Eligible?

Grocery and supplies assistance is available to Cobb County families who meet the following initial criteria. This helps us get started but does not guarantee assistance:

  • You have at least one child (birth to 18 years old) living with you and have legal guardianship.
  • You live within the boundaries of Cobb County, GA.
  • Your family has not been assisted financially by CMHC within the past 12 months.

Documents You'll Need

Have these ready to speed up processing:

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Proof of Cobb County residency
  • Recent pay stubs or proof of income for all adults
  • Proof of SNAP, CAPS, or other benefits

Please Plan Ahead

We may have a waiting list and are unable to fill last-minute requests. Please apply as early as possible and continue seeking assistance from other organizations while your application is being reviewed.

How the process works

Our volunteer admin team carefully reviews every request.

Submit Application

Complete the application below with details about your family, dietary needs, and what supplies you need most. Be as specific as possible.

Verification & Review

Our admin team will review your application and your documentation, and contact you via email or text for additional details.

Pickup or Delivery

Our team will work with you to pick up your Walmart grocery order or receive a delivery from one of our amazing volunteers right to your door.

CMHC Assistance Application

Eligibility Check

Please read and respond to each statement. You must agree to all statements to continue.

Unfortunately, we are unable to move forward with your application at this time. We encourage you to visit our website (www.cobbmoms.org) to view our resource list, reach out to local churches and your child's school social worker (if you have school-aged children) for additional support.

Documentation Requirements

Please review the documentation requirements to help ensure your application can be processed without delays. Documentation must be submitted in order to complete your application. The items listed are required to begin the review process. Additional documentation may be requested based on your specific situation.

Required for All Applications:

  1. ID for all household members age 18 and over
    Upload ID for any adults in your household (driver's license, state ID, or passport).
  2. Proof of income for all household members
    Upload income documentation for everyone in your household (last 4 paystubs, child support, disability, etc).
  3. Verification of any benefits
    Upload verification of benefits approval/denial for your household showing names of all family members on application status page (Medicaid, CAPS, SNAP, Unemployment). You can find this at https://gateway.ga.gov/.
  4. Documentation related to your current situation
    Upload documentation of the situation for all adults, what led to falling behind, job loss, new job, eviction, unexpected repairs, etc. This is NOT just an explanation of events but actual documentation.

Required for All Financial Assistance Requests:

  1. Rental ledger showing charges and payment history
    Upload a PDF copy of your rental ledger showing all charges and payments. You can request this from your landlord; we cannot accept screenshots of your payment portal.
  2. Most recent bill showing current balance
    Upload the most recent balance of the bill you are requesting assistance for (utility bills, daycare, hotel, etc) showing account name, address and account number.
  3. Tax refund status showing the date and amount of most recent refund received
    Upload your tax refund status. You can find this at https://sa.www4.irs.gov/wmr/

Required for Rental Assistance Requests Only:

  • W-9 from landlord

If you are uncertain what we are looking for, please visit this link for sample images.

Primary Applicant Information

Additional Household Members (Age 18+)

Complete this section for each additional adult in your household.

Children in Household (Under 18)

Complete this section for each child under 18. Click Next if there are no children under 18.

Assistance Request

Select all types of assistance you are requesting. Additional fields will appear based on your selections.

Rent / Mortgage Assistance

Hotel Stay Assistance

Move-In Cost Assistance

Groceries / Household Supplies

What do you currently have access to for food preparation?

Household Items

Other Financial Assistance

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