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Valdosta Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Valdosta, Georgia that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Georgia page.

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)Free civil legal assistance
Websiteglsp.org
Phone229-598-8100
Address114 N Toombs St, Valdosta, GA 31601

Georgia Legal Services Program provides free civil legal services to people with low incomes who live outside metro Atlanta, including help with housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer issues. The Valdosta office serves Lowndes County and nearby counties in south Georgia. New clients can call the statewide intake line at 1-833-457-7529.1

The HavenShelter and legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors
Websitevaldostahaven.org
Phone229-244-1765
AddressP.O. Box 5382, Valdosta, GA 31603
Hours24-hour hotline

The Haven provides emergency shelter and services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including legal advocacy, counseling, support groups, and help with housing. Its legal advocates help with temporary protective orders and court accompaniment. The shelter keeps its street address private for safety, and the mailing address is listed here. The hotline runs 24 hours.2

Food

Second Harvest of South GeorgiaRegional food bank
Websitefeedingsga.org
Phone888-453-4143
Address1836 Piedmont Place, Valdosta, GA 31601

Second Harvest of South Georgia is the regional food bank for south Georgia. Its Valdosta headquarters serves 26 counties through more than 300 partner agencies, and it runs mobile pantry distributions and a Kids Cafe program. Call the food bank to find the pantry nearest you.3

Lowndes Associated Ministries to People (LAMP)Shelter and meals for people experiencing homelessness
Websitelampinc.org
Phone229-245-7157
Address714 Charlton St, Valdosta, GA 31601
HoursHot lunch Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Lowndes Associated Ministries to People, known as LAMP, runs a day center and shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Valdosta and nine surrounding counties. It serves a hot lunch on weekdays and runs a food pantry. Call ahead to confirm meal times.4

Social services

Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity AuthorityCommunity action agency
Websitecoastalplain.org
Phone229-244-7860
Address1810 W Hill Ave, Unit A-6, Valdosta, GA 31601

Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority is the community action agency for Lowndes County and nine nearby counties. It offers emergency help with rent and utility bills, LIHEAP energy assistance, Head Start, and job training. Call the Valdosta office for current programs and eligibility.5

The Salvation Army Valdosta CorpsEmergency help and family services
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org
Phone229-232-4724
Address320 Smithland Pl, Valdosta, GA 31601
HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; Saturday-Sunday: Closed

The Salvation Army Valdosta Corps offers emergency help and family services at its Smithland Place community center. Contact the office for current services and availability.6

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Georgia Legal Services Program, Who We Are. The Valdosta office address and phone come from the search-indexed copy of the program’s own site listing. The old office at 1101 North Patterson Street is listed as closed, and the program marked its return to Valdosta in March 2025. ↩

  2. The Haven, Home page. The 24-hour hotline and mailing address match the WomensLaw.org listing and the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council state-certified family violence agencies list. The shelter keeps its street address private for safety. ↩

  3. Second Harvest of South Georgia, Home page. The mailing address and toll-free phone are on its own site. ↩

  4. LAMP, Homeless Shelter and Outreach. The address and phone are on its own site, which describes the Lunch at LAMP program. The weekday lunch hours come from the Food Distribution Resource List published by North Florida Medical Centers. ↩

  5. Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Home page. The Valdosta office address and phone are confirmed by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority location listing. The agency’s own site links its LIHEAP and Head Start pages. ↩

  6. The Salvation Army, Valdosta Corps and Valdosta locations. The address, phone, and hours are on its own site. ↩

  1. Warner Robins Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.
  2. Albany Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.
  3. Alpharetta Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.
  4. Athens Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.
  5. Atlanta Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.
  6. Augusta Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.
  7. Brookhaven Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.
  8. Columbus Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.
  9. Dunwoody Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.
  10. Johns Creek Local Assistance Programs, Georgia.

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