As Breast Cancer Awareness month kicks off this October, groups across the city are working every day to support impacted residents. Nearly 10,440 women in Georgia are projected to be diagnosed with breast cancer by the end of 2026.
Black women in particular are disproportionately impacted by the disease, with the lowest survival rate for every known stage of breast cancer across racial demographics, according to the American Cancer Society.
Residents who are in need of financial assistance, support groups, food assistance, and more can get help from nonprofits and clinics throughout metro Atlanta.
Support Groups
My Style Matters is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping improve health outcomes and the overall well-being for individuals disproportionately impacted by breast cancer. It has multiple support groups available for those with a cancer diagnosis. One, BLK GRL Metatribe Sistahood, is specifically for Black and brown women living with metastatic breast cancer.
How to Register: For BLK GRL Metatribe Sistahood, register here.
Contact Information: info@mystylematters.org
Young Survival Coalition is a national nonprofit serving young breast cancer survivors. The organization has in-person support groups across the country, including one in Atlanta, called Face2Face. The program provides support and resources for young adults at all stages of a breast cancer diagnosis and connects patients and survivors with one another. The organization also has virtual hangouts specifically for young Black breast cancer survivors.
How to Register: To register for the Face2Face Atlanta chapter, join the private Facebook group. To register for the virtual hangouts for Black breast cancer survivors, fill out this form.
Contact Information: (877) 972-1011
Cancer Support Community Atlanta
Cancer Support Community Atlanta is a nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. The group offers free programs, like support groups, stress reduction and gentle exercise classes, and social opportunities. CSCA has a breast cancer specific support group that meets virtually the second and fourth Wednesday every month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
How to Register: supportgroups@cscatlanta.org
Contact Information: (404) 843-1880; manager@cscatlanta.org
Piedmont Cancer Institute is a private practice offering cancer treatment services across metro Atlanta. PCI has a breast cancer support group that meets virtually every second Tuesday each month from 10 to 11 a.m.
How to Register: breastcancersupport@piedmontcancerinstitute.com
TOUCH: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
TOUCH: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance is a national organization focusing specifically on Black women diagnosed with breast cancer. The organization offers multiple support groups, including its Young Blesstie group, which is for Black women under 40 with breast cancer. The group meets virtually on the last Wednesday of every month via Zoom at 8:30 p.m. For Black women of all ages diagnosed with breast cancer, the alliance holds its TOUCH Talk group the first Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. via Zoom.
How to Register: For Zoom information for both groups, visit TOUCH’s website.
Contact Information: (443) 758-1924; info@touchbbca.org
Financial Assistance
Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation
The Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation is a local organization that has been providing grants to cancer patients across the metro area since 2001. Grants can go toward food, transportation, housing, utilities, and more. To be eligible, you must be at least 18, a resident of metro Atlanta, and in active treatment or within a 12-month period following treatment.
How to Apply: Fill out the application found here.
Contact Information: (404) 213-1667; courage@atlantacancercarefoundation.org
The Breast of Times Foundation is a nonprofit based in Douglasville offering financial and emotional support to breast and gynecological cancer patients. The organization can offer assistance with transportation, utilities, housing, food, medications, and more.
How to Apply: Fill out this form.
Contact Information: (404) 437-6400; admin@botfoundation.org,
The Pink Frog Foundation provides financial support to breast cancer patients through transportation assistance, cleaning services, and nutrition support.
How to Apply: Fill out this form.
Contact Information: (404) 984-3764; info@thepinkfrogfoundation.org
This veteran-led nonprofit organization is supporting residents with breast cancer through financial assistance, prevention education, and wellness programs. Its financial assistance includes helping cover housing costs.
How to Apply: Fill out this form.
Contact Information: (404) 483-8503; contact@iwillsurviveinc.org
The Cancer State Aid program is a state-funded program that assists qualifying Georgia cancer patients with treatment costs. To be eligible, a resident must meet the following requirements:
- Be uninsured or underinsured
- Be ineligible for full coverage Medicaid
- Be a resident of Georgia
- Be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
- Have an annual income at or below the federal poverty limit
- Be in need of cancer-related diagnostic, staging, and treatment planning services at time of application
- Be in need of or receiving active cancer treatment at time of application
- Be accepted for treatment by a physician affiliated with a participating facility
How to Apply: Patients can only submit an application through a participating facility. For more information on participating facilities in your area, email dph-csa-referrals@dph.ga.gov.
Food Assistance
Residents can schedule an appointment to pick up groceries at one of ACFB’s community food centers in Jonesboro, Stone Mountain, Marietta, and Atlanta. Residents can also go to a partnered food pantry.
To locate a pantry, residents can use the food pantry finder on ACFB’s website. Some pantries may require proof of local residency and offer curbside delivery, according to the website. You can also text “FINDFOOD” or “COMIDA” to (888) 976-2232 to access the information.
Open Hand Atlanta is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through the delivery of medically tailored meals and nutrition education. The organization serves residents across Georgia, focusing on those with chronic or severe health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, and HIV/AIDS. Information on eligibility or to request services can be found on the organization’s website.
The Grocery Spot is a nonprofit grocery store and community hub located in Grove Park. The store offers a free shopping experience for Atlanta residents. To participate, residents must sign up by appointment.
Address: 2615 Donald Lee Holloway Parkway NW, Atlanta
Hours: Tuesday and Friday, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Make an appointment: Sign up online
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