COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Kirkwood Neighbors Organization
Kirkwood is a historic neighborhood on the east side of Atlanta, Georgia, with a population of about 6,000 residents. As part of DeKalb County, Kirkwood is served by various agencies and organizations that provide essential services and programs to protect and improve the well-being of the community.
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Important Phone Numbers
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Local Health & Safety Locations
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Grady Memorial Hospital; 180 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta; (404) 616-1000
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Emory Decatur Hospital; 2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur; (404) 501-1000
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Atlanta Police Department Zone 6; 2025 Hosea L Williams Dr NE; (404) 371-5002
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Atlanta Fire Department Station 18; 2007 Oakview Rd SE; (404) 546-7000
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Area Schools
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Elementary School: Fred A. Toomer Elementary School (Toomer)
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Middle School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School (King)
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High School: Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School (Maynard Jackson)
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​K-12 Charter School: Charles R. Drew Charter School (Drew)
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Post Office
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Eastwood Post Office
1926 Hosea L Williams Drive NE
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
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Library
Kirkwood Library
11 Kirkwood Road NE
10:00 am - 8:00 pm Mondays and Tuesdays
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday
Closed Sunday
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Interested in supporting our local library? Reach out to our friends at FOLK (Friends of the Library in Kirkwood) here.
Food Provider Resources
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Kirkwood Pantries & Markets
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Unearthing Farm & Market; 1534 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317; market on first Saturdays
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Kirkwood UCC Food Pantry; 100 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
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Kirkwood Free Pantry; 2051 Delano Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317; near Bessie Branham Park.
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Area Grocery (free & pay-what-you can)
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The Grocery Spot; 2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW Atlanta; available to residents who meet eligibility criteria.
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FoodCommune; 368 Candler Road, Atlanta, GA; food co-op that rescues food and helps feed our community; hosts food distribution events via Facebook
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DEAM Decatur; 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030; available to Kirkwood (and other area) residents who meet eligibility criteria
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Area Food Pantries & Fridges
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Decatur Blessing Box; 118 2nd Ave, Decatur, GA 30030; near Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, this pantry is stocked by community members.
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Edgewood Community Garden Pantry; 1503 Hardee St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; within a community garden in Edgewood, offering fresh produce and non-perishable items.
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Eastside Church / EAV Pantry; 467 Moreland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30316; near Eastside Church to the right of the rainbow doors. Although not refrigerated "yet" cooked meals go very fast.
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Eastside Church Free Fridge at 468 Moreland Ave
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First Christian Church of Decatur; 601 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030. It is a small (little library sized) pantry.
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Grant Park Pantry; 729 Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315; near the Grant Park Neighborhood Association, providing essentials for those in need.
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Intown Cares; McIver Building Druid Hills Presbyterian Church 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; food Pantry on Tuesdays and Saturdays
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Little Five Points Pantry; 1237 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; near the Moreland Avenue Baptist Church.
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Old Fourth Ward Pantry; 680 Dallas St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; near Historic Fourth Ward Park
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Olio Extravaganza Pantry; 1863 Brannen Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316; in a bookshelf along the side of Brandon Road in front of Olio Extravaganza
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Poncey-Highland Pantry; 453 Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; near the Carter Center, easily accessible to the local community.
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POWER Atlanta Food Pantry; 1024 Avon Ave SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310
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Resonate Atlanta Little Food Pantry; 3433 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032; in front of the building
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Tucker Little Free Kitchen; 4898 Lavista Road, Tucker Georgia 30084; in front of the recreation center.
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Virginia-Highland Pantry; 743 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; near the Virginia-Highland Church
- West End Free Pantry; 640 West End Pl SW, Atlanta, GA 30310; near the West End MARTA station, serving the surrounding community with non-perishables and toiletries.
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800 Valley Brook Dr. Decatur, GA 30033 https://maps.app.goo.gl/3EZoHxrng5CoCxKx5
- Near the American Legion; 4127 Pine Valley Rd, Tucker, GA 30084
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FREE Outdoor Pantry; 1375 West Austin Dr, Decatur, GA 30032; has a cover to help with the weather elements.
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Atlanta Neighbor Charter School; 688 Grant Street, Atlanta
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Local and National Map Resources
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NOTE: The below resources may not be up-to-date and may not include the above:
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FoodFinder
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WhyHunger
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Kirkwood Partner Organizations
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Kirkwood Neighbors Organization (KNO)
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That's us!
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We work alongside volunteers within our NPU-O to benefit the Kirkwood community
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Kirkwood Business Owners Association (KBOA)
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You can learn more about KBOA, become a member, and/or find a list of local businesses & restaurants on their website.
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Kirkwood HELPS
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Kirkwood HELPS was formed in 2024 to help support those in need living on the streets of the Kirkwood neighborhood using a more compassionate and effective approach.
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Learn more about the organization on their website.
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Neighbor in Need
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In 2021, Kirkwood Cares became part of Neighbor in Need to help residents stay in their homes.
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Learn more about Neighbor in Need on their website.
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NPU-O
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Kirkwood is part of Neighborhood Planning Unit O alongside East Lake and Edgewood
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Learn more about Neighborhood Planning Units or NPU-O on their websites.
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Learn more about the Zoning process here.
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Waste Collection
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Bulk Trash (appliances, furniture, etc) is collected by appointment only. To schedule a pickup, contact City of Atlanta Solid Waste Services at 404-330-6333 or through Atlanta 311. Please be aware waste services does not collect construction debris, paint cans, auto parts and tires. If you put these items curbside, you risk a citation from the City of Atlanta.
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Herbie Curbies (green trash barrels on wheels) must be placed at the curb no earlier than 7 pm the evening before collection and must be removed from the curb no later than 7 pm the day of collection by City Ordinance. The Kirkwood collection day is typically Thursday unless it falls on a holiday week. If you need a new Herbie Curbie call 404-351-0475 or request one through Atlanta 311.
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Yard Trimmings
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Are only collected during the 2nd and 4th weeks of each month
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Must be neatly placed curbside the weekend before collection
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Must be in approved paper bags (available at hardware stores )
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All waste must be no longer than 4 feet in length (branches, etc.)
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Yard trimmings in plastic bags or left in piles will not be collected! If your yard trimmings are not collected, contact City of Atlanta Solid Waste Services at 404-330-6333 or through Atlanta 311.
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Parks
We've created an interactive map below highlighting play fields and parks in our neighborhood. Please also visit our Environmental Committee page to learn more about our parks and green spaces.
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Need more info? Please contact us at
info@historickirkwood.org
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