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Since 1983, NFCC has provided compassionate support to neighbors facing financial hardship. Through a range of programs and services, we help prevent hunger and homelessness in North Fulton and create stronger futures for thousands of people each year. Powered by our dedicated staff, volunteers and support from our community, our mission is to ease hardship and foster financial stability, one person at a time.
Since 1983, NFCC has provided compassionate support to neighbors facing financial hardship. Through a range of programs and services, we help prevent hunger and homelessness in North Fulton and create stronger futures for thousands of people each year. Powered by our dedicated staff, volunteers and support from our community, our mission is to ease hardship and foster future stability, one person at a time.
What started in 1983 with a small group of caring citizens has grown into North Fulton’s largest human services nonprofit organization today. From a small office with only three pantry shelves to over 41,000 square feet of service space, NFCC’s history reflects the power of our community coming together to uplift those in need. Together, we ease hardship and empower people to overcome barriers so that they can live stronger, more meaningful lives.
Our community thrives when we share resources and knowledge and work together to offer support and hope to North Fulton residents in need.
In times of crisis and need, people deserve to be met with kindness and concern.

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Dr. Amy Gates Stroud

John Doolen

Karen Coughlin

Marten Jallad

Sylvia Cardona

Wynona Kuehl

Tina Adams

Patrick Dinsmore

Barbara Duffy

Daniel Sperling

🎤 In the Moment with Blaine is back on location! We joined @roswell_inc for their 6th Annual Business Classic, and Blaine couldn’t resist putting Hannah on the spot with one question: Why are nonprofits included in @roswellatlas ? Her answer reminded us why we love being part of the Roswell community. 💚 We’re grateful for partners like Roswell Inc. who recognize the important role nonprofits play in making our community stronger. 📍 Discover more at RoswellAtlas.com! #InTheMomentWithBlaine #35DaysOfGiving #nfcchelp #CommunityPartnerships #chooseroswell

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can share is what we’ve learned from our own experiences. In Part 3, our final conversation with financial coach Darren Freeman, he shares why this work is personal and how one neighbor is finding a path forward through financial coaching and career support. The journey isn’t over, but there’s progress. And most importantly, there’s hope. 💙💚 🎥 As we wrap up this series, we’re reminded that financial stability takes more than assistance. It takes people willing to listen, encourage, and walk alongside our neighbors. #nfcchelp #35daysofgiving #togetherwecan #financialcoaching #nonprofit

💚 Because of you, financial hardship doesn't have to mean losing a home. When an unexpected expense puts a family's housing at risk, your generosity helps us step in with emergency financial assistance. And the impact goes beyond the dollars. In 2025, 94.5% of households that received assistance from NFCC remained housed at their 90-day check-in. Behind every number is a neighbor, a family, and an opportunity to build greater financial stability. Swipe to see the difference YOU make possible! 💙 #NFCCHelp #TogetherWeCan #35DaysofGiving #CommunitySupport #NorthFulton

What happens when someone begins to believe they can change their financial future? 💙 In Part 2 of our conversation with financial coach Darren Freeman, we’re exploring one of the most meaningful changes he sees through coaching: confidence. Darren shares how neighbors can go from relying on their coach for guidance to making informed financial decisions on their own. And at the heart of that transformation? Hope. Because as Darren reminds us, there’s a way forward. We just have to find it together. 🎥 Follow along as we continue 35 Days of Giving! #nfcchelp #35daysofgiving #togetherwecan #leadership #nonprofit

Full Plates. Warm Coats. STRONG COMMUNITY! CoatsGiving 2026 is almost here, and it takes a community to make it happen! 💙💚 We're incredibly grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and all of our generous sponsors who are helping us provide warm coats and Thanksgiving food to our North Fulton neighbors. Their support is a reminder of what happens when local businesses and organizations come together for their community. 👏 Swipe through to meet our 2026 CoatsGiving sponsors and help us thank them for their generosity! • Food & Coat Donation Collection: November 16–18 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • St. David's Episcopal Church 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell, GA Learn more about how you can help at http://nfcchelp.org/coatsgiving.

You may know that NFCC provides financial assistance through our amazing case managers. But did you know we also offer financial coaching? 💙 Our mission is to ease hardship AND foster financial stability. And as our case manager Myriam shared earlier this week, financial hardship should be a situation someone experiences, not the story that defines them. 🎥 In Part 1 of our 3-part series, Blaine sits down with financial coach Darren Freeman to explore how coaching helps neighbors move forward. For Darren, it starts with listening, understanding someone’s challenges and setting realistic goals. But most importantly, it starts with hope. Because you’re not alone, and your circumstances can change. Follow along this week as we go Beyond the take a closer look at financial coaching! #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #35daysofgiving #northfulton #nonprofit

Sometimes, going BEYOND starts with something small. 💙 If you received today’s 35 Days of Giving email, you heard from Myriam, one of our bilingual case managers, about the vulnerability and anxiety that can come with asking for financial assistance. Myriam recognized that even walking through our doors can feel overwhelming. So she helped create this video to walk our neighbors through what to expect when seeking assistance at NFCC. It’s a simple gesture with a meaningful purpose: helping someone feel a little less anxious, a little more prepared and a lot more welcome. Because compassion and dignity aren’t just values we talk about. They’re values we put into practice. That’s what it means to go Beyond the Check. 💚 #35DaysOfGiving #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #nonprofit #northfulton

👋 Meet the people behind our Client Programs! You've heard about the work we do. Now, let's introduce you to some of the people who make it happen! 🤗 We're opening up the NFCC photo album to share a few behind-the-scenes moments from throughout the year featuring our Client Programs team! For many neighbors seeking assistance, their journey begins at the Barbara Duffy Center, where our intake team, Diana, Jill and Karina, helps them navigate their first steps. From there, our bilingual case managers, Ruth, Myriam and Cindy, work with neighbors to understand their circumstances, explore available resources and help them move toward greater financial stability. And we can't forget our amazing volunteers! Liz, Peter, Nancie, Mikel and Eugenia are just a few of the dedicated people who give their time to help welcome and support our neighbors. Led by Wynona, VP of Client Programs, this team also includes our Education and Workforce Development programs, which we'll be highlighting in the coming weeks! As part of our 35 Days of Giving, we're going BEYOND the programs to introduce the people, relationships and everyday moments that make our mission possible. Because behind every service we provide are people who care. 💙💚 #35DaysOfGiving #NFCCHelp #MeetTheTeam #TogetherWeCan

Asking for help shouldn’t come with shame. 💙💚 An unexpected job loss, reduced hours or a family emergency can change someone’s financial situation overnight. And sometimes, a little support is all it takes to keep a family in their home. In Part 1 of Catching Up with Amy, our president, Dr. Amy Gates Stroud, takes a closer look at financial assistance and why providing support with dignity matters just as much as the assistance itself. This week, we’re continuing the conversation! We’ll introduce you to the people behind the program and share how we’re working to make asking for help a welcoming experience. 🧡 #35DaysOfGiving #NFCChelp #TogetherWeCan #northfulton

A special message from our staff to kick off your week! 💙💚 THANK YOU for all you do to support our neighbors! 🧡 #35DaysOfGiving #NFCChelp #TogetherWeCan #northfulton #nonprofit

Can you put together an outfit for under $15 at NFCC Thrift? Come along with your favorite Gen Z correspondent, Kelly, as she takes on the challenge! From clothing and accessories to furniture, collectibles, electronics and more, you never know what treasures you’ll find at NFCC Thrift! Thanks to our amazing community, we received 348 donation drop-offs last month, helping keep our shelves stocked with great finds for every budget. 💙💚🧡 📍 NFCC Thrift 11270 Elkins Rd., Roswell, GA Think Kelly stayed under budget? Watch to find out! #NFCCThrift #ThriftFinds #togetherwecan #35DaysOfGiving #NorthFulton

Happy Halloween! 🎃 No tricks here just treats! 👻 From your next great read to the perfect Halloween costume, we have everything under the sun. Come haunt our aisles and discover some boo-tiful bargains! 📍 Visit us at 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 if you dare 🧟 PS: Thanksgiving decor is out now!

More than a thrift store. More than a great deal! At NFCC Thrift, every donation and purchase you make helps make a difference in our community! Through our Family Choice program, your generosity helps provide clothing, shoes and household essentials to our neighbors at no cost, giving families the freedom to choose what they need with dignity. Swipe to see the impact YOU help make possible! Thank you for shopping, donating and showing up for our neighbors! 💙💚🧡 #35DaysOfGiving #NFCCThrift #NFCChelp #TogetherWeCan

Every journey starts somewhere.💙💚 For our president, Dr. Amy Gates Stroud, her journey with NFCC began long before she took on the role. With an uncle who helped found NFCC, Amy grew up knowing the organization and the impact it has on our community. Today, she’s carrying that connection forward in a whole new way. 🧡 As part of our 35 Days of Giving, we’ll be Catching Up with Amy each week! But before we get started, we wanted to share a little about her personal connection to NFCC that you may not know. Take a look at how Amy’s journey with NFCC began! #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #35daysofgiving #northfulton #nonprofit

🧥🦃 CoatsGiving is coming soon! So we thought we'd lean into the GIVING side of things! Help us fill the table and spread the warmth for more than 500 families and 2,000 individuals this CoatsGiving! From the main event to the sides (and sweets!), your food donations will help our neighbors prepare a Thanksgiving meal at home with their families. 📅 Donation Collection: November 16–18, 2026 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 📍 St. David's Episcopal Church 1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell, GA 🔗 Learn more: nfcchelp.org/coatsgiving Can't donate? You can still make a difference! 💙💚🧡 Share this post with your friends and help us fill more plates this CoatsGiving!

We kicked off 35 Days of Giving with some of the people helping shape NFCC’s future! 💙💚🧡 Today, our Board of Directors gathered to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, hear updates from across our programs and look ahead at what’s next for NFCC. As our community’s needs continue to evolve, so do the ways we’re working to meet them. That means thinking beyond the resources we provide today and exploring new opportunities to serve more neighbors, serve them better and strengthen our impact across North Fulton. We’re grateful for a Board of Directors whose leadership, dedication and belief in our mission help us keep moving forward. There’s a lot to be excited about, and we’re just getting started! #35DaysOfGiving #NFCChelp #TogetherWeCan #NorthFulton #Nonprofit

“Without NFCC, I would be homeless.” After losing her job, one of our North Fulton neighbors found herself facing eviction despite doing everything she could to make ends meet. She turned to NFCC for financial assistance and discovered additional support through our Food Pantry and clothing assistance programs. For the first time, she’s sharing her journey in her own words. As we kick off 35 Days of Giving, we’re sharing the stories behind our mission and the neighbors who remind us why this work matters. Every step forward starts somewhere. 💙💚🧡 #35daysofgiving #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #northfulton #nonprofit

That’s a wrap on Looking Back with Barbara! In our fifth and final episode, we take one last look back with Barbara Duffy. Thank you for joining us throughout this series and celebrating NFCC’s history with Barbara! And stay tuned! We’ll be catching you up on everything we’ve been up to over the past year. There’s plenty to share!

The next step starts with knowing what's possible! Last week, we welcomed 14 community members to an information session with Gwinnett Technical College to explore educational opportunities, career pathways and financial aid. For our GED students and graduates, opportunities like these can help turn the question of "What's next?" into a plan for moving forward. Thank you to Alisa Miller and Gwinnett Tech for helping us connect our neighbors with new opportunities! #NFCCHelp #NorthFulton #AdultEducation #GwinnettTech

Sometimes, the impact of a community coming together is best told by the people who experience it. Recently, we received this handwritten note from a neighbor whose family received financial assistance during a difficult time. Swipe to read their message. To everyone who supports NFCC, thank you for believing in our neighbors and helping make moments like these possible. Your generosity helps families navigate difficult circumstances and take their next steps forward. #NFCCHelp #TogetherWeCan #NorthFulton #CommunitySupport

Sometimes, the smallest moments say the most about who we are. 💙💚 Recently, Jill and Diana from our Client Intake team took a moment to celebrate one of our senior neighbors on her birthday. Complete with a balloon, a gift and, of course, a few hugs! At NFCC, we talk a lot about our values: Inclusion, Compassion, Dignity and Collaboration. But they’re more than words. They’re reflected in how we welcome our neighbors, how we care for one another and how we make people feel seen, valued and supported. For our client-facing team, helping neighbors goes beyond connecting them with resources. It’s about building relationships and creating a place where everyone feels they belong. Sometimes, that looks like celebrating a birthday. 🎈 Happy Birthday to our neighbor, and thank you to Jill and Diana for reminding us what our values look like in action!

“One of my favorite local nonprofit organizations.” — Andy Stanley 💙💚 During North Point Community Church’s October 11 service, Andy Stanley shared a special moment from this year’s Be Rich campaign, highlighting NFCC and the impact of our ongoing partnership. From helping neighbors stay in their homes to keeping our Food Pantry stocked, North Point’s generosity continues to make a meaningful difference in our community. Thank you to @andy_stanley, @northpointcommunitychurch and everyone who gives through Be Rich for continuing to invest in our neighbors and their financial stability. #BeRich #NFCCHelp #NorthPointCommunityChurch

During a recent staff meeting, NFCC President Dr. Amy Gates Stroud shared a little about the Beyond NFCC Scholar Program. Here’s a glimpse into the conversation! #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #nonprofit #education

We’re going LIVE on Instagram! Join us on Tuesday, October 27 at 3 p.m. for a new opportunity to get to know NFCC! Our very own SaraSpring and Blaine will be taking you behind the scenes, giving you a look around NFCC and answering YOUR questions about who we are, what we do and how we’re making a difference in our community. We’ll also have some special guests joining us, including NFCC President Dr. Amy Gates Stroud! And we’re kicking off 35 Days of Giving, our annual campaign where we’ll take you on a journey through NFCC and beyond, sharing what we’ve been up to this year, taking a closer look at our programs and showing you how your generosity makes a difference in our community. Have a question you’ve always wanted to ask us? Drop it in the comments, and we might answer it LIVE! Mark your calendars and join us on Instagram! October 27 | 3 p.m. | @nfcchelp #35DaysOfGiving #NFCCHelp #togetherwecan

Some familiar faces at NFCC Thrift! Our first executive director, Barbara Duffy, stopped by for some shopping and caught up with our current president, Dr. Amy Gates Stroud. More than 40 years of NFCC history represented in one photo! And speaking of history, we’d love to know: How long have you been part of the NFCC story? 💙💚

Apparently, it’s Wacky Vegetable Wednesday at the NFCC Food Pantry! 😂🥒 Our volunteers have come across some pretty interesting produce, and we have more questions than answers! Can YOU help us figure out what these are?! Drop your best guesses in the comments!

Mark Your Calendars • 10.27.26 • 3pm • Instagram Live!

A beloved NFCC tradition is back, and it's sporting a brand-new look! 🧥🦃 CoatsGiving 2026 is almost here! Every year, our community comes together to help local families stay warm and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. And this year, we're ready to do it all again! We're collecting winter coats, Thanksgiving food essentials and more November 16–18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church in Roswell. Swipe through to see how you can help us fill plates, share warmth and make this season special for our neighbors. Learn more at nfcchelp.org/coatsgiving/ or visit the link in our bio!

Part 4 of our Looking Back with Barbara series! 💙💚 In this episode, Barbara reflects on how the ideas of volunteers, faith partners and community members helped shape NFCC into what it is today. From our annual CoatsGiving to introducing client choice in our Food Pantry, so many of NFCC’s advancements started with someone simply asking, “What if?” A reminder of what we can accomplish when a community comes together! #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #nonprofit #northfulton

🚨COMMUNITY ALERT🚨 Our Food Pantry shelves are running low, and we need your help restocking 5 essential items! • Boxed Cereal • Fruit Cups • Canned Chicken • Meal in a Can (Canned Ravioli) • Individual Ramen Packets Can’t donate? You can still help! share this Reel to spread the word. Our top 5 news are right on the cover, making it easy to share with your community! Together, we can keep our shelves stocked for our neighbors who need us. 💙💚 #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #foodpantry #northfulton #communitysupport

You’ve seen the reveal. Now, let’s talk about what comes next! 💙💚 NFCC President Dr. Amy Gates Stroud joins Blaine for a special conversation about Beyond NFCC Scholar, our newest initiative to help NFCC GED graduates pursue further education or career training. Hear from Amy about why we’re building this program, what it means for our graduates and how our community can help make it possible. And there’s even more exciting news! Thanks to generous donors, every gift to Beyond NFCC Scholar is being matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000! That means your support can go twice as far in helping our graduates build what’s next. Visit nfcchelp.org/scholar to learn more and support this exciting new initiative! #nfcchelp #BeyondNFCC #BuildingWhatsNext #FinancialStability #togetherwecan

WE'RE BEYOND EXCITED! 👀 We've got something NEW to share, and you're going to have to work a little for this reveal! Hold down the three dots (•••) and slide through to see what we've been building! 👀 Introducing a new way to invest in what's next for our NFCC graduates. 💙💚 And this is just the beginning! On Friday, October 9, NFCC President Dr. Amy Gates Stroud has a special video message to share about what's next.

Help us celebrate TINA ADAMS! 💚💙 We're thrilled to announce that Tina Adams, NFCC's Director of Thrift, has been named our very first THRIVING Champion of the Quarter! This new recognition celebrates NFCC team members who bring our values to life every day. Our inaugural award honors Collaboration, and if you know Tina, you know why our staff voted for her! Tina is always the first to lend a hand, celebrate someone else's success and make everyone around her feel like family. When she received the award, she shared something that perfectly captures who she is: "I want you all to feel honored and appreciated here just like I feel. I want everyone to feel like that every day!" And Tina, that's exactly how you make us feel. 💙💚 Join us in showing Tina some love in the comments! Better yet, stop by NFCC Thrift at 11270 Elkins Rd. in Roswell and congratulate our first THRIVING Champion in person!

Earning a GED is a big accomplishment. But what happens next? Earlier this year, we celebrated 12 students earning their GEDs through our program. Four received scholarships to continue their education. It was an incredible moment, and one that got us thinking. What if we could invest in every graduate? What if we could help each of them take their next step? That could mean college, technical training, a skilled trade, professional certification or another path toward greater financial stability. That question inspired us to build something new. We want to help our graduates keep going. We’re building what’s next. 🗣Keep an eye out for a special announcement soon! 💙💚

What a day at NFCC! 💙💚 Today, more than 20 companies joined us for the NFCC Job Fair, with more than 250 job seekers registered and ready to find their next opportunity! Thank you to every employer who showed up and invested in our community; to our NFCC team for making today happen; and to every job seeker who walked through our doors. We’re wishing you the very best in what comes next! And a special thank you to @wellstarhealth, our Job Fair sponsor, for helping make today possible. Here’s to new connections, new opportunities and what comes next!

Part 3 of our look back with Barbara! 💙💚 In this special episode, Barbara details how Hurricane Katrina affected NFCC and how the newly acquired space, which is still in use today for the Pantry and @nfccthrift, immediately was filled full of donations. Take a look back with Barbara. #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #nonprofit #northfulton

We apologize for the glitch at the end, but we are just so excited to offer a new workshop series with @pnfpbank. This series is meant to examine the foundations of our relationship with our finances. Thank you to our friend, Brian, who was kind enough to share 3 practical tips for a better relationship with our finances that we can start using today. 💚💙 #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #budgettips

It’s a family affair at NFCC! 💙💚 Today kicks off Senior Fall Baskets collection, and we love seeing moms and daughters showing up together to help make it happen! We’re so grateful for our volunteers and for everyone who filled and donated a basket. Each one is a meaningful reminder to a senior in our community that their neighbors care. There’s still one more day to give! Senior Fall Baskets collection continues tomorrow, Friday, October 2. Thank you for helping us show up for our senior neighbors!

1,000 bags of food. 1,000 ways to show up for our community. 💙💚 This past Saturday at Roswell Day of Hope, we provided 1,000 bags of non-perishable food to help ensure our neighbors had food to take home. 800 bags went directly to Roswell Day of Hope participants, while another 200 continued into the community through local churches and shelters: • 50 to @worldharvestatl • 50 to @zionroswell • 50 to @phcroswell • 50 to @gatewayctr and @welcomehouseatl shelters We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this possible and to our community partners who helped extend the reach of these bags beyond the event. 1,000 bags. One community showing up for one another. @hoperoswell

We are ONE WEEK away from the NFCC Job Fair, sponsored by @wellstarhealth! And more than 20 companies will be there ready to meet YOU. City of Alpharetta. City of Roswell. The Home Depot. UPS. Fulton County Schools. Ameris Bank. Arrow Exterminators. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Synovus + Pinnacle Financial. And many more! So much of the job search happens online. On October 6, take the opportunity to meet local employers face to face, learn about open positions, ask questions and make connections. Best of all? It’s FREE and open to all. Tuesday, October 6 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. NFCC Barbara Duffy Center | Roswel

We’re back with the part 2 of our series, Looking Back with Barbara. In this segment, Barbara recounts joining as the first and only staff member of NFCC after serving on the board for the Community Clothes Closet, which would later become @nfccthrift. If you have any early memories with Barbara and NFCC, lets us know in the comments. We’d love to hear how you are a part of our history too! 💙💚 #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #nonprofit #northfulton

Senior Baskets is coming up soon! Today, we received a donation of a basket and thought it would be a great idea to share what exactly goes into the basket with SaraSpring. Follow along! #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #northfulton #nonprofit #seniorbasket

Some partnerships go beyond a single moment of support. Year after year, @locumtenens_com continues to show up for NFCC and our community. Recently, their team sat down with us to hear what we’ve been up to, learn more about the needs we’re seeing today and talk about where NFCC is going next. There is something incredibly meaningful about a partner who doesn’t just ask, “How can we help?” once, but continues to come back, listen and ask again. We are deeply grateful for LocumTenens.com and their continued commitment to helping NFCC show up for our neighbors today while building toward what comes next. Thank you for continuing to believe in our work and, more importantly, in this community. 💙💚

Why attend a job fair? Our workforce coach David has a few thoughts. David recently led our Job Fair Preparation workshop to help job seekers feel more prepared, confident and ready to make connections at our upcoming Job Fair. Hear his advice, then join us on Oct. 6! Our Job Fair is free and open to all job seekers. #NFCCHelp #JobFair #JobSearch #NorthFulton WorkforceDevelopment

1,000 bags packed and ready for Roswell Day of Hope! 💙💚 This Saturday, we will be at Roswell Day of Hope with 1,000 bags of groceries ready to distribute to our neighbors. But before those bags could make it to Saturday, there was a whole lot of work happening behind the scenes! A huge thank you to the volunteer teams, like Ameris Bank and Publix, who joined us to help pack and prepare these bags. Your time and teamwork helped make it possible for us to show up ready to serve our community this weekend. Join us at Roswell Day of Hope this Saturday, September 26, from 12–4 p.m. at Roswell City Hall. Admission is free, with resources and activities available throughout the afternoon. @hoperoswell We’ll see you Saturday! 💙💚

A Look Back with Barbara Duffy, the first executive director of NFCC — part 1. We are extremely excited to share this first video in a new series where we look back at the history of NFCC with the first executive director, Barbara. In this video, Barbara shares how NFCC was conceptually inspired! Thank you Barbara for being the fearless and kind leader you have been for us here and thank you for looking back with us. #nfcchelp #togetherwecan #nonprofit #northfulton

They show up for NFCC. Now, we’d love to show up for them. 💙💚 For the sixth year, FitLife EXPO is helping support the NFCC Food Pantry through its annual food drive. This year, 13 local businesses have committed to collecting food ahead of the EXPO, helping keep our pantry shelves stocked for the neighbors we serve. Now, FitLife needs a little help from our community, too. Volunteers are needed for the FitLife EXPO on Sunday, October 11, at Alpharetta City Center, with opportunities to help with setup and throughout the event. If you have some time to give, we’d love to see the NFCC community show up for a partner that continues to show up for us. Sign up to volunteer by visiting TheFitLifeExpo.com Thank you,@thefitlifeexpo , for six years of helping support our Food Pantry and our neighbors! 💙💚

Want to help with Fall Senior Baskets but don’t have time to shop? There’s an easy way to make a difference. 💙💚 We all lead busy lives, and sometimes the desire to give is bigger than the time we have to give. A gift card changes that. While you’re sitting in car line, waiting for an appointment or taking five minutes between everything else on your list, you can help us bring a little extra care and joy to one of more than 320 local seniors receiving a Fall Senior Basket on October 3rd. A few minutes for you can mean so much more to a senior neighbor. Donate a gift card today. To learn more about Senior Programs, visit nfcchelp.org/seniorbaskets.

We’re 30% of the way there. 💙💚 More than 320 local seniors are signed up to receive a Fall Senior Basket on October 3, and our community has already pledged 30% of the baskets needed. Senior Baskets has always been a community-powered program. Each basket is filled by someone who chooses to show a senior neighbor that they are seen, supported and cared for. This year, we’ve moved the program to the fall as part of a new rhythm of care; helping us reach our seniors about every six months and provide seasonal essentials before colder weather arrives. Now, we need our community to help us fill the rest. Pledge a basket, gather a group to fill several, or donate Kroger gift cards to help us make sure every senior registered feels the care of their community. Help us get from 30% to 100%. Visit nfcchelp.org/seniorbaskets to sign up.

This is what a Senior Basket can mean. 💙💚 After receiving her basket, Rosemarie sent us this handwritten note: “Thank you for the lovely basket filled with kindness and care… We think we never need help and then things change and God sends us angels such as all of you.” This fall, more than 325 local seniors are signed up to receive a basket on October 3. Each one is an opportunity to remind a neighbor like Rosemarie that they are seen, cared for and surrounded by a community that shows up when it matters. Will you help us fill a basket? Sign up to donate today at NFCChelp.org

Job Seekers, this is for you. We are hosting a job fair, sponsored by @wellstarhealth, on October 6 @ 10am - 2pm. We hope to see you there. For more information or to sign up at nfcchelp.org! #jobfair #jobseekers #nfcchelp

Twenty-five years later, we remember. Today, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the families forever changed, and the first responders and everyday people who showed extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy. We also remember the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors; people showing up for one another with compassion, courage and service when it mattered most. May we continue to carry that spirit forward by caring for one another, strengthening our community and remembering that every neighbor belongs.

What does it actually take to build a career with a company like Georgia Power? This week, our Explore Careers series gave local job seekers the opportunity to find out firsthand. Andre Person from Georgia Power joined us for a conversation about career pathways, including entry-level opportunities in skilled trades, employee benefits and ways to get started in the industry. Through NFCC’s Workforce Development program, Explore Careers connects job seekers directly with employers to ask questions, discover new possibilities and take steps toward greater financial stability. Thank you to @GA_Power and Andre for sharing your time and expertise with our community, and to Anna Whitson for making this opportunity possible!

You may have seen our Community Alert last week; our Food Pantry still needs your help keeping these high-need essentials on our shelves. Add an extra item to your cart, rally your neighborhood, workplace, faith community or group to host a drive, or simply share this list with your network. Every item helps us keep our pantry stocked and ready for our neighbors. 💙💚

Fresh produce + community partners = a pretty great day at NFCC. 💙💚 Last week, we hosted a special Produce Day outside our Food Pantry with fresh produce through our partnership with Atlanta Community Food Bank @acfb Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were onsite helping us hand out bags filled with potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers to our neighbors visiting the Food Pantry. We also got to put our new refrigerated truck to work; made possible earlier this summer thanks to the generosity of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And there was enough produce left to share with our evening ESL students! A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible.

188 → 197. In about 20 minutes. At 3:36 p.m. Thursday, Blaine snapped the first photo. The NFCC Food Pantry queue had reached household #188. About 20 minutes later, Amy snapped the second. #197. And we weren’t done for the day. Thursday is one of our extended-hours days, so our team continued serving neighbors into the evening. The NFCC Food Pantry serves an average of 210 households each day. We probably hit more than 210 this day. This is what that number looks like in real time. Every number represents a neighbor receiving groceries and everyday essentials, helping make a little more room in the budget for rent, utilities, medication and everything else life requires. Need food assistance? We’re here. Want to help keep our shelves stocked? We need you, too. 💙💚 Learn more at nfcchelp.org

210 households in a single day. That’s what an average day looks like at the NFCC Food Pantry. For each household, groceries and everyday essentials can mean a little more room in the budget for rent, utilities, medication or another expense. It can mean not having to choose between putting food on the table and paying a bill. And our pantry is here for anyone in our community who needs it. There is no financial eligibility requirement; just bring a photo ID and something showing your current address. Need support? Come see us. Want to support your neighbors? Help us keep the shelves stocked. Right now, we especially need toiletries and feminine products, cereal, instant coffee, meal-in-a-can items and condiments. Donate a few items or gather your people and host a drive for NFCC. Whether you need support or you’re able to give it, there’s a place for you here. 💙💚 Learn more at nfcchelp.org.

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT 🚨 We’re coming to you live from the NFCC Food Pantry because we need your help keeping some essentials on our shelves that are running low! Right now, we especially need: 🧴 Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste & feminine products 🥣 Cereal ☕ Instant coffee 🥫 Meal-in-a-can items (think ravioli!) 🥪 Condiments like mayo, ketchup, mustard & jelly Want to make an even bigger impact? Host a drive for NFCC with your workplace, neighborhood, church, school or community group and help us stock the shelves for our neighbors. Learn more at nfcchelp.org 💙💚

Another Grand Tasting Alpharetta in the books! 🍽️ Last week, NFCC was proud to return as one of Grand Tasting Alpharetta’s community partners for an evening celebrating some of the best food, drinks and flavors our community has to offer. We brought along a pop-up NFCC Thrift Shop, collected donations for our Food Pantry and, thanks to Grand Tasting Alpharetta, two generous donors went home with new knife sets! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to shop, donated to the pantry and supported NFCC throughout the night. And thank you to Grand Tasting Alpharetta for another great year; we always love being part of the fun! 💙💚 @tasteofatlanta

August was another incredible month of community, connection and looking ahead. 💙💚 We gathered with donors and faith partners, celebrated the launch of @roswellatlas with our friends at @roswell_inc , and helped job seekers build their networks and strengthen their skills through Workforce Development classes. We also made improvements here at NFCC, including a new walkway connecting our buildings, and celebrated our friend Michelle as she retired after seven years of service to our community. We’re so grateful for everything she brought to NFCC and wish her all the best in this next chapter! And while plenty happened this month, even more has been happening behind the scenes. As our community grows and changes, so do we. We’re continuing to listen, evolve and invest in what comes next; thinking beyond today and toward how we can serve our neighbors even better tomorrow. We can’t wait to share more soon. For now, here’s a look back at August and the people, partners and moments that made it special. Thank you for being part of the NFCC community.

We have some celebrating to do! 💙💚 Congratulations to our own SaraSpring Weston, Community Engagement Manager, on being selected for the @northfultonchamber’s Leadership North Fulton Class of 2027! If you know SaraSpring, you know how deeply she cares about bringing people together and making our community stronger. We get to see that commitment in action every day at NFCC, and now we’re excited to see her bring that same energy, heart and perspective to this year’s Leadership North Fulton class. SaraSpring, we’re proud of you, we’re cheering you on and we can’t wait to see where this experience takes you! Help us celebrate SaraSpring in the comments! 🎉

We were honored to partner with the @northfultonchamber to host an evening of connection, service and conversation with young professionals from across our community. Instead of a registration fee, each participant brought a toy for Toyland and shared why their choice represented a piece of their own childhood. Together, they also assembled Birthday Bags for families visiting our Food Pantry and heard from a panel of NFCC board members, including Barbara Blevens, Scott Jordan, and Staci Parker, about balancing careers while giving back to our community. Thank you to the Greater North Fulton Chamber and everyone who joined us for your time, generosity and commitment to North Fulton. We’re grateful to see the future of our community in such good hands! 💙 💚

Last week, we gathered with about 40 NFCC donors for a special appreciation lunch. 💙💚 We shared a meal as Amy reflected on what we’ve been working on, where NFCC is headed and gave a sneak peek at some exciting initiatives coming in the year ahead. Most importantly, it was a chance to say thank you to some of the people who make this work possible; and to look beyond today at what we can accomplish together. To our donors, thank you for believing in NFCC and the community we serve. Stay tuned; there’s more to come!

Today, we want to take a moment to honor someone who was known by friends and family as a community institution. Daniel Sperling was a neighbor in Roswell; a familiar face along Canton Street, a regular at Wednesday night trivia at Lucky’s, and, above all, someone who made people feel welcome. His friends told us that it didn’t matter who you were. Daniel was warm, open and ready to make a friend. “Anyone who ever met Daniel was left better for it.” After Daniel passed away unexpectedly earlier this year, the community he built came together to celebrate his life and continue his legacy of giving back, including a generous gift to NFCC in his honor. We are deeply grateful to Daniel’s wife, Kim, his friends and everyone who chose to honor him by helping care for their neighbors. What a beautiful legacy: to build community simply by the way you moved through it. We’re honored to carry a small piece of Daniel’s legacy forward. 💙💚

We’re excited to once again host the NFCC Job Fair, sponsored by Wellstar, on Tuesday, October 6! More than 175 job seekers joined us for our last Job Fair with Wellstar in spring 2025, and we heard from attendees who found jobs through connections they made that day; including Kim, who was hired by Wellstar! We’re ready to make even more connections this year. The Job Fair is free and open to all job seekers. Business professional attire is encouraged, and be sure to bring copies of your resume. Visit nfcchelp.org/jobfair2026 to learn more and register. 💙💚

Senior Baskets are coming earlier this fall: October 1–3! Hear why we’re creating a new rhythm of care for our senior neighbors and how you can be part of it. 💙💚

Looking for a way to spread joy and make an impact? Consider donating a Birthday Kit! Follow along as Blaine shows us what a birthday kit is and how you can rally your community to help. #NFCChelp #togetherwecan #nfccchampions #nonprofit #northfulton

81,000+ hours. The equivalent of nearly 39 full-time employees. That’s how much time NFCC volunteers gave to our community in 2025. Behind that number are people who choose, day after day, to show up for their neighbors and ask one simple question: How can I help? Last week, we celebrated that incredible spirit with a Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social led by our Volunteer Services Manager, Vipal. We call our volunteers the heart of NFCC for a reason. This is community in action. 💙💚 Thank you for showing up, time and time again.

There’s something special about seeing our community come together to make sure our neighbors have what they need. 💙💚 Earlier this month, we were proud to join @hoperoswell’s Back to School Community Event at @bridgetogracecovenantchurch. Alongside backpacks, hygiene kits and other resources, our team opened the East Roswell Food Pantry, distributed fresh produce and welcomed new families into NFCC’s community of support. We’re grateful to Hope Roswell for bringing neighbors together and connecting them with resources, support and hope. Together, we’re building a stronger community.

A little Fun Friday unboxing from the NFCC Marketing Team! We received a PR box from @roswellatlas and had to share the fun as we celebrate NFCC being one of the featured organizations at launch! 🎉 Roswell Atlas goes live August 20, creating a new way to discover and connect with the businesses and organizations that make Roswell special. For NFCC, it’s another way to reach new neighbors, grow awareness and keep showing up wherever our community is. 💙💚 🗺️ See you on the Atlas August 20! #NFCC #RoswellAtlas #RoswellGA #Communitychampions #togetherwecan

🍂 Fall Senior Baskets are coming earlier this year! Last year, 658 local seniors received a basket filled with everyday essentials, special treats, and a reminder that their community cares. This spring, we delivered another 330 baskets. Now, we’re getting ready to do it again this October! Help us provide around 330 Fall Senior Baskets for local seniors. 💙💚 Collection: October 1–2 Distribution: October 3 Location: Barbara Duffy Center Ready to help? Sign up to donate a basket: Link In Bio

Add one more to your cart! 🛒💙 Our Food Pantry is especially in need of a few everyday essentials right now: • Mac & cheese cups • Canned vegetables • Canned beans • Plastic grocery bags Picking up an extra item on your next grocery run is an easy way to help keep our shelves stocked for local families. Want to make an even bigger impact? Rally your neighborhood, workplace, faith community, or group and host a food drive for NFCC! Thank you for helping us keep the Pantry stocked for our neighbors! 💚

One community. Countless ways to find support. No matter where life finds you, there are local organizations ready to help. Together, we hope this video introduces you to a resource you didn’t know existed, a mission you’ll want to support, or an organization that could make a difference in your life or the life of someone you love. Because when our community is connected, everyone is stronger. Save this resource. Share it with someone who may need it. 💙💚 @nfcchelp @thedrakehouse @cdakids @ssnorthfulton @iamstellalove @habitatncg @homestretchinc @theplacega

Good things happen because good people show up. Today, we're grateful for the volunteers who help make our mission possible, one shift at a time. Thank you for being part of our community💙💚

July was full of moments that remind us what community looks like. Together, we launched another Explore Careers session to connect job seekers with local employers, celebrated four neighbors who found employment through our Workforce Development programs, and wrapped up another successful Back to School program to help local students start the school year with confidence. Along the way, our volunteers showed up in countless ways, North Point Community Church helped stock our Food Pantry through a generous food drive, our THRIVE committee found meaningful ways to celebrate our incredible staff, and we had the opportunity to connect with neighbors throughout the community. A special thank you to @lexisnexisrisk for serving as the presenting sponsor of Back to School and for supporting our Pack the Pantry campaign this summer. Your continued partnership helps make this work possible. Here’s a look back at a month filled with compassion, collaboration, and impact. Thank you to everyone who helped make July one to remember. 💙💚

Life doesn't always go as planned. When it doesn't, you don't have to face it alone. We're here to help. For more than 40 years, we've helped neighbors across North Fulton overcome hardship and build toward lasting financial stability. Whether you need food assistance, emergency financial support, clothing and household essentials, education and workforce development, or help through one of our seasonal programs, we're here for you. If you or someone you know could use a helping hand, visit nfcchelp.org or give us a call to learn more about our programs and services. Together, we can build a stronger North Fulton community.

Recently, we continued our Workforce Development series with another Explore Careers session, this time with our friends at Right at Home North Atlanta. Explore Careers gives job seekers the chance to go beyond a job posting and have real conversations with employers. Participants learn about different career paths, what the work is really like, the skills needed to succeed, and can ask the questions that matter most. A big thank you to @rahatlanta for sharing their team, their expertise, and the meaningful work they do supporting seniors and adults with disabilities in our community. Workforce development is about creating opportunities that lead to lasting financial stability, and we're excited to keep those opportunities growing. Join us for our next Workforce Development course, Why Networking Matters (More Than You Think!), on August 20. Visit nfcchelp.org to learn more and register.

🎉 What a day! A heartfelt thank you to AARP Georgia for bringing Condiment Day to NFCC earlier this month. Through this special event, AARP provided 180 condiment bags filled with ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, and hosted a cookout, games, and music that brought neighbors together for a fun day of community and connection. We were also grateful to be joined by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which donated 144 bottles of cooking oil. Cooking oil is one of those pantry essentials that families frequently seek but is not often donated. Together, these efforts helped support 114 families who attended the event. "What a wonderful event. Our clients truly enjoyed the celebration and appreciated the extra pantry items. We are grateful for these partnerships and the care they show our community." — Marten Jallad, VP of Operations Thank you to @AARP Georgia and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for your continued partnership and commitment to our community. 💙💚

We’re incredibly honored to share that we have been nominated for Best Nonprofit in the Best of North Atlanta 2026 awards! This nomination is about so much more than our organization. It reflects the compassion, generosity, and commitment of our entire community. Every volunteer who has given their time. Every donor who has invested in our mission. Every partner who has stood alongside us. Every staff member who serves with heart. Every client who has trusted us on their journey. And every supporter who believes that neighbors should help neighbors. This recognition belongs to all of you. If NFCC has made a difference in your life, or if you believe in building a stronger, more thriving community, we would be honored to have your vote. Please vote for North Fulton Community Charities in the People & Community category under Best Nonprofit: LINK IN BIO Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us continue to serve our neighbors. Together, we’re building a stronger North Fulton community!

A fresh way to serve our neighbors has arrived. NFCC’s new refrigerated truck will help us safely pick up and transport more fresh food, including meat and vegetables, to support families throughout North Fulton. This important addition was made possible through a generous donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for Bellamy Strickland Commercial Sales for helping bring this resource to our community. Together, we’re strengthening our ability to serve our neighbors. 💙💚

This forklift represents so much more than a piece of equipment; it represents opportunity. Thanks to a grant from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, NFCC has been able to connect community members with OSHA-aligned forklift certification training that leads to real career opportunities. So far, 11 participants have earned their certification, with more completing training this summer. Seven are already using their new credentials to pursue promotions and higher wages, while others are entering the workforce with greater confidence and the skills to launch careers in logistics. Carlos, one of our participants, shared, “I plan to use this certification to increase my employment opportunities and qualify for warehouse and forklift operator positions.” Every new skill learned, every certification earned, and every new opportunity brings our neighbors one step closer to long-term financial stability. We’re grateful to The Church of Jesus Christ of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for making these opportunities possible.

We’re out across North Fulton today! 💙💚 📍 Meeting neighbors at First Day Fulton and sharing the resources NFCC has to offer. 🛍️ Hosting our pop-up thrift shop at the Alpharetta Farmers Market. 🎒 Wrapping up our final day of backpack and school supply distribution at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Wherever we are, our goal is the same: connecting with our community and helping our neighbors thrive.

It’s Monday and we’re finishing our tour strong! Join SaraSpring for our final walkthrough as we visit the Food Pantry and the NFCC Thrift Shop, where your support is put to work every day. This wraps up our tour series just ahead of Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2. 💚💙 #TogetherWeCan #35DaysofGiving #GivingSeason #NFCChelp

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