DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office hosts annual holiday food drive from Nov. 3 through Dec. 5

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office is collecting food items to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank this holiday season. Customers visiting any tax office location from Nov. 3 through Dec. 5 may participate in the food drive by donating canned or non-perishable food items during office hours.

“Each year, the DeKalb Tax Commissioner’s Office hosts a holiday food drive to collect food for the Atlanta Community Food Bank and local pantries in DeKalb County. This year, particularly, these donations are greatly needed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown impacting families in Georgia,” said Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson. “It’s essential our communities come together and support one another, and we invite the public to join us in helping our neighbors in need.”

The Atlanta Community Food Bank works with nearly 700 community-based nonprofit partners to distribute more than nine million pounds of donated food and grocery products across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. These include food pantries, missions, community and senior centers, schools, and healthcare facilities.

“Together, we can make a difference for families and individuals who rely on food pantries during the holidays. This food drive will serve many families in need within our community, and all donated items will go directly to the Atlanta Community Food Bank,” said Johnson.

Last year, the tax commissioner’s office collected more than 2,300 pounds of food to support the ACFB. The donation provided over 1,930 meals for families in DeKalb and neighboring communities.

Most needed items (no glass containers)

Non-perishable food items, including stuffing mixes, broths, pasta meals, spaghetti and macaroni noodles, rice, cereal, peanut butter, canned meals, canned fruits, yams, potatoes or vegetables, canned tuna, chicken or salmon (in water), and canned or dried beans, peas or lentils (low sodium). Please check expiration dates before donating.

Drop-off locations

• 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the tag office; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the property tax office.
• 3653 Clairmont Road, Chamble, GA 30341 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.
• 2801 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30034 in South DeKalb Mall from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For information about the Atlanta Community Food Bank, or to find a food pantry, please visit www.acfb.org.

For information about the Tax Commissioner’s office, please visit www.dekalbtax.org or follow @dekalbtaxga on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Bluesky for updates.

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About the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson, an elected constitutional officer, is responsible for billing, collecting, and disbursing approximately $1.8 billion in personal and real property taxes, and administering homestead exemptions for all qualified property owners. Also serving as a tag agent for the State of Georgia, the tax commissioner processes motor vehicle registrations, collects motor vehicle taxes, issues vehicle tags and titles, and completes all vehicle registration renewals for citizens and businesses located in DeKalb County, Georgia.

For more information about the Tax Commissioner’s office, please visit www.dekalbtax.org. For updates from the tax office, follow @dekalbtaxga on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Bluesky.