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Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries in Birmingham AL

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Birmingham, AL 35209
205.942.8911
Details: A grant of $100,000 from the Greater Birmingham Foundation made it possible for the Food Bank to open its doors on December 1, 1982. At that time, service was provided to Jefferson, Shelby and Walker counties. The planning was done by volunteers from the community and the Planning department of United Way of Central Alabama. Over the last 30 years, the number of counties served by the food bank has increased from 3 to 12 and the number of agencies distributing food in Central Alabama has increased from 30 to 200.
CJFS Food Closet
Birmingham, AL 35213
205.879.3438
Details: The CJFS Food Closet is open to anyone in need in the greater Birmingham area.
Independent Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Birmingham, AL 35205
205.933.1830
Details: The Community Ministries Department at IPC has a Social Services account from which we offer assistance with people in need to help pay utility bills and buy prescription medications. In addition, we have a Food Pantry at IPC from which we provide groceries to families in need.
Miracle Deliverance Temple Church of God, Inc. - Food Ministry
Birmingham, AL 35211
205.925.2417
Details: Food boxes are distributed monthly, depending upon funds received to purchase food. Usually food distribution is scheduled on the 4th Friday of each month, except November and December. Many families are dependent upon the food given to them because of the small amount of food stamps received by them from another agency. Many testimonies have been given, stating, "We would go hungry if it was not for this minstry." $0.00 is the cost. We ask the client to bring a bag of aluminum cans on the day of registration.
Southside Baptist Church Food Bank
Birmingham, AL 35205
205.933.8381
Details: In conjunction with the United Way, Southside Baptist Church sponsors a Food Bank that serves the residents of the 35205 neighborhoods of Birmingham, Alabama.
Project Hopewell, Inc.
Birmingham, AL 35228
205.923.0203
Details: Near Month End, Food Getting Low?? Project Hopewell can assist. The Charles Winston, Sr. Memorial Community Food Bank and its forerunner S.U.P. (Serving the Under-Privileged) are food assistance programs aimed at helping people from our communities from children to seniors and working families. Our Food Bank serves the following areas: Hillman, Grasselli, Riley, Brownsville, Brighton, & South Bessemer
Open Door Church Food Ministry
Birmingham, AL 35224
205.781.6060
Details: To have food on hand and available for those in need who call or ask for food assistance. As those needing food apply, we want to represent Jesus through our love and caring in the hope of showing that He is the Provider and the answer for all our needs. Our purpose is to present the Lord in such a way that all will seek Him and turn to Him. To accomplish this purpose, food is purchased from United Way Community Food Bank, and regular distributions are made twice each month. In between distribution dates, food is distributed on an emergency basis as calls are received. Canned food, dry food items, fresh fruit and vegetables (as available), frozen meat (as available) and fresh or frozen bread and bakery items are distributed to those who apply. Qualification to receive food is based upon the income a family receives (according to guidelines furnished by United Way). After applications are received, free refreshments are provided followed by a service with music and preaching. At the conclusion of the service, each person’s food is placed in their vehicle. We tell people that the food we distribute will feed them for a few days, but Jesus will satisfy them for a lifetime. Food is distributed the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except in December when the distribution is made on the second Tuesday only. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 a.m.
Daniel Cason Ministries - Bread of Life Food Pantry
Birmingham, AL 35203
205.320.2111
Details: The Bread Of Life Food Pantry and Clothes Closet was established to help meet the needs of the hurting and hungry in Birmingham and shares the truth of God's unconditional love with all who will listen. By God's grace, we have fed and clothed thousands of KIDS and their families along with many homeless and lower income individuals. Each week we have an evangelistic service which is required for all who receive clothes and food. Many souls have been touched by the love of God and the message of salvation expressed during these services. The "Good News" is always shared and an invitation is always extended. Will you help us? Only eternity will tell how many souls and spirits have been blessed by your willingness to care and share with us.
Community Kitchens at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Birmingham, AL 35205
205.251.3569
Details: Community Kitchens serves a lunch meal 365 days per year from St. Andrews and Grace Episcopal Church in Woodlawn. Annually this amounts to over 95,000 meals served to help stop hunger. The doors to Community Kitchens are open to all. No one is required to attend a religious service, rich or poor are equally welcome-they only need to be hungry. Those we serve are our ”guests” and we strive to treat them as such.
Community Kitchens at Grace Episcopal Church
Birmingham, AL 35212
205.251.3569
Details: Community Kitchens serves a lunch meal 365 days per year from St. Andrews and Grace Episcopal Church in Woodlawn. Annually this amounts to over 95,000 meals served to help stop hunger. The doors to Community Kitchens are open to all. No one is required to attend a religious service, rich or poor are equally welcome-they only need to be hungry. Those we serve are our ”guests” and we strive to treat them as such.
Urban Ministry Community Kitchen and Food Pantry
Birmingham, AL 35211
205.781.0517
Details: The Community Kitchen serves a hot meal each day, Monday through Friday, from noon to 1 p.m. We also serve special meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas and have free bread, pastry items, and fruits and vegetables available. The Food Pantry provides one-two weeks worth of food for your family. Call us on a Wednesday or Friday morning to set up an appointment. You must apply for food stamps before making an appointment.
Asbury United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Birmingham, AL 35242
205.995.1700
Details: The Food Pantry at Asbury was started due to the dream of several members of our Missions In Action Committee. There was a desire to serve those who were unable to provide enough food for their families due to financial hardships and responsibilities. We opened the Food Pantry in June 2012 with the vision to feed those who were hungry. We do not screen the families who come to our Food Pantry. It is our belief that there are families in our area who may fall through the cracks in being eligible for assistance, and we feel that Christ asks us to feed those who come without questions, just acceptance. We are open on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:30 in Campus 1. Since opening we have served in excess of 150 families representing over 750 people. Families may come every other week to receive food. The Asbury Food Pantry provides groceries for approximately twenty local families each week. An average of 440 cans of food is distributed to members of our community weekly. During the holidays, we also provide each family with a Thanksgiving and Christmas meal. The people who visit the food pantry are individuals from various socioeconomic backgrounds and live in the local community. Many of these families would go hungry without the help this ministry provides.