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Monday 8:30am - 11:30am Tuesday 8:30am - 11:30am Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am Thursday 8:30am - 11:30am Friday 8:30am - 11:30am

Community Market of East Alabama

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The Community Market serves Lee County & functions as an extension of the Food Bank of East Alabama. Brown Bag Seniors are served Monday and Tuesday mornings.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Community Market of the Food Bank of East Alabama increases access to healthy food for all people that are in need and serves in ways that cultivate dignity, self-sufficiency, empowerment and provide for a strong community. The Community Market, a program of the Food Bank of East Alabama, provides a friendly grocery-store environment for eligible Lee County families. The Community Market hosts the Senior Lee County Brown Bag Program. Families and individuals seeking assistance are served Wednesday-Friday. Items available include pantry staples, perishable goods, frozen foods, fresh produce, cleaning products and personal care items. Overhead expenses are covered by support from local governments and organizations, and financial contributions from individuals, churches and civic clubs are transformed into food for hungry people. Donations are tax-deductible and can be mailed to 355 Industry Drive, Auburn, AL 36832

If you have an emergency need for food, call 334-749-8844 to make an appointment. You will need to bring the following things when you come to the Community Market: Photo ID and Proof of Lee County residency. Physical Location: 3810-C Pepperell Parkway Opelika, Alabama 3680
Mailing Address:355 Industry Drive, Auburn, Alabama 36832
For more information on this and other programs, see https://foodbankofeastalabama.com/

11/09/2026

On Thursday, November 5, Advancement in Action! Auburn University joined us for their annual Day of Service, bringing together alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to give back through volunteer service. We are grateful they chose to spend part of their day making a difference in our local community. Thank you, Auburn University! 🧡💙

11/06/2026

Give Thanks. Give Food. Give Thought.

A few thoughtful additions to your grocery cart can help neighbors build healthier meals. When shopping for a food drive, consider whole grains, lean proteins, canned vegetables with less sodium, and fruit with no added sugar.

Through health and nutrition programming, Alabama Extension helps individuals and families make informed food choices and build healthy habits. Choosing nutritious foods to donate extends that support to your community.

Save this list for your next grocery trip. If you can, pick up a few extra items to donate to a local food pantry or food drive. Before you shop, check with the pantry or drive organizer to see what they need most.

For more holiday tips, look for “Thanksgiving Tips” in the Links section of our page.

11/06/2026

Thank you to Cakeitecture Bakery for creating such a delicious way to help fight food insecurity in Lee County! ❤️ Each cookie sold provides 14 meals for our neighbors in need.

Please support Cakeitecture Bakery and the Food Bank of East Alabama. Every cookie makes a difference!

11/05/2026

Our hearts are full of gratitude for these beautiful handmade quilts. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and the love stitched into each one.

11/04/2026

We were blessed with beautiful infant quilts made by a very special woman who puts so much love and care into each one. ❤️ These handmade quilts will bring warmth, comfort, and a little extra love to the families we serve. We are so grateful for her kindness and generosity!

11/04/2026

A big thank you to Logos Classical Christian Academy for collecting books for our Community Market library and inviting us to speak at chapel! We enjoyed sharing about the Community Market, the importance of literacy, and how we can help our neighbors facing food insecurity. We are grateful for their generosity, kindness, and commitment to making a difference in our community!

11/04/2026

A good opportunity if your family needs winter coats.

Today is the day!

If you are in need of a coat to stay warm this winter, join us 2-6pm CST for our Bundle Up Boutique to choose from one of the coats collected through our annual coat drive in partnership with Lee County, Alabama District Attorney's Office, Lee County Helping Families Initiative, and United Way of Lee County, Inc..

11/02/2026

T-Shirts for Turkeys is BACK! Join The JOY FM on November 10th and help make the holidays brighter for neighbors in our community. Just bring a frozen turkey (or $15 store gift card) to the Chick-Fil-A on East University in Auburn between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m., and we’ll thank you with a brand-new JOY FM T-shirt! Every turkey stays right here in our community, helping to provide holiday meals to those who need them most.

10/30/2026

Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his deep love for nature and animals and is considered the Patron Saint of Animals, and the women of Opelika found a lovely way to honor this saint by donating pet food for the Community Market’s Pet Food shelves.

Address

1606 1st Avenue
Opelika, AL
36801

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 11:30am
Tuesday	8:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday	8:30am - 11:30am
Thursday	8:30am - 11:30am
Friday	8:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

(334) 749-8844

Website

http://foodbankofeastalabama.com/the-community-market/

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