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Folks,
There are a little over 5 million people in Alabama - and about 750,000 of our neighbors rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families. They are of every race and religion and live in every corner of the state. What that means is there are probably some folks in your neighborhood that need help, even if you don’t know it. As of now, roughly 15% of our neighbors no longer have the support they need to buy food.
While politicians in Washington argue it is time for Alabamians to step up and do what we do best: help each other out.
First off, if you are able - there has never been a better time to help your local food bank or food pantry. Go take some nonperishable food to your local organization or church. Even better, call ahead and ask them what they need most. Even if Trump relents (and of course he won’t) and provides some benefits this month, these groups are going to be overwhelmed. And believe me, we can be a serious help.
In addition to supporting your local food bank, please share where your neighbors can go to get help. Here are a few resources for wherever folks may be across the state:
You can find a local food pantry or food bank: Foodfinder.us [ [link removed] ]
The Feeding America network has resources across Alabama, region by region: Feedingalabama.org/alabama-food-bank-network/ [ [link removed] ]
In North Alabama, the Food Bank of North Alabama is based in Huntsville but serves the 11 counties across North Alabama. Their food finder map is here: Foodbanknorthal.org/findfood/ [ [link removed] ]
In Central Alabama the Community Foodbank of Central Alabama has a big network with over 300 partners (from Winston County through Jefferson and Talladega counties, up to Cherokee County): Feedingal.org [ [link removed] ]
Shelby County also has a list of resources available on their website: Shelbyal.com/DocumentCenter/View/5634/Food-Resources-in-Shelby-County-2025 [ [link removed] ].
In West Alabama, the West Alabama Food Bank serves nine counties: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa. Check them out here: Westalabamafoodbank.org [ [link removed] ]
Based in Mobile, Feeding the Gulf Coast Serves Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties. Visit their website for more information: Feedingthegulfcoast.org [ [link removed] ]
The Wiregrass Area Food Bank in Dothan is open 5 days a week, and serves thousands of Alabamans: WiregrassFoodBank.com [ [link removed] ]
The Selma Area Food Bank serves Dallas, Marengo, Perry, and Wilcox counties: Selmafoodbank.com [ [link removed] ]
The Heart of Alabama Food Bank in Montgomery serves south-central Alabama: HAFB.org [ [link removed] ]
Baldwin County’s largest food pantry is Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort, volunteers and donations are always needed: Prodiseepantry.org [ [link removed] ]
The Birmingham Bar Association has also started the “Lawyers Give Back” relief funding for food support: Birminghambar.org [ [link removed] ]
Our state is at its best when we come together and help each other out. This is one of those times, folks. Please help if you’re able, and share this message with someone who may need the help.
-Doug
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