Community Food Bank of Central Alabama

Summer is upon us, and we're kicking off our summer feeding program this month, continuing our commitment to feeding children during summer break. This year, we've expanded from 10 to 16 distribution sites across central Alabama. These distributions provide families with shelf-stable items, a bag of easy-to-access snacks, frozen protein, and fresh fruit.

In May, 773 volunteers contributed 1,506 hours of service in our warehouse. We received 1,523,844 pounds of food and distributed 1,509,513 pounds across central Alabama, providing over 1,257,927 meals to our neighbors facing hunger.

Achieving the mission of the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama is a collaborative effort, and we can’t do it without you!

We’re moving this month! Our new address is 4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020.

Tuesday, June 30, will be our first day in operation at this facility. We’re excited about how the community will come together to feed more of our neighbors facing hunger!

When school is out for the summer, many families lose access to the meals their children count on during the school year.

Through our summer feeding programs, the Community Food Bank provides food to children and their families during the summer months when school meals are unavailable. Distribution sites will have family meal boxes, snack packs, fresh produce, and frozen protein.

Families can find summer meal sites near them at feedingal.org/summer-meals.

Need food support? Distributions are happening across central Alabama. Be sure to call ahead to confirm hours and availability. Find locations near you at feedingAL.org/find-food.

Looking for a simple way to make a big impact? Start a food drive!

Food drives are one of the easiest ways to join the fight against hunger — and they can be fun, too. Challenge your friends, coworkers, classmates, church group, or neighbors to see who can collect the most food.

Every donated item goes directly to help our neighbors in central Alabama facing hunger.

Ready to get started? Visit https://feedingal.org/food-fund-drives/ to sign up and learn more.

In a few weeks, we will be moving!

While our team is excited about everything being new, we are most excited about NEW opportunities to feed more of our neighbors through increased efficiencies, volunteer opportunities, and storage space.

Our staff will move during the week of June 22, and we will be fully operational at our new location beginning Tuesday, June 30.

New Facility Address: 4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020

In communities across America, people are doing everything they can to provide for their families—budgeting, cutting costs, and stretching each paycheck. But sometimes, even that isn’t enough, and keeping food on the table can be a challenge. That’s where SNAP grocery benefits make a difference, serving as a vital bridge for people facing tough times.

SNAP strengthens local communities and economies. But recent changes to SNAP may impact families’ access to this crucial program. Right now, states across the country need more time to adjust to upcoming changes to SNAP.

Tell Congress: Support a two-year delay in the SNAP cost shift to keep the program stable and help families afford groceries.

Make your voice heard -> www.act.feedingamerica.org/sgS4DbTsPUWeWGlEM2aXcA2

“People will just know that there are more people out there that care about them, that they’re not alone,” Rev. Delaney Holloway.

That’s the heart behind the Oxford First UMC Mobile Pantry. Every month, volunteers from Oxford First UMC and other local churches gather to distribute 200 mobile pantry boxes and support their neighbors facing hunger.

The heart of their mission is to create relationships that go beyond food. Through this partnership, neighbors are finding food, encouragement, and a caring community waiting to welcome them.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. In observance of the holiday, the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.