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Etowah County, Alabama

Free help in Gadsden, Alabama

21 places in Gadsden, plus 11 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Gadsden14

Gadsden

Catholic Center of Concern

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner. Serves Cherokee, DeKalb, Etowah, St Clair.

Hours
Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Address
612 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

Etowah Community Food Bank Family Market

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
4th Tuesday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (last week of the month only)
Address
802 E Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35903

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

First Baptist Church Gadsden

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
Thursday, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
235 South 5th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

Gadsden Christian Fellowship

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
2nd Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
719 Nunnally Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

New Destiny Church Family Market

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
4th Tuesday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (last week of the month only)
Address
201 Goldenrod Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

North Glencoe Baptist Church

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (last week of the month only). Food pantry: Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (last week of the month only)
Address
1119 Chastain Blvd W, Gadsden, AL 35905

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

Rainbow Church of Christ

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Address
2201 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

Salvation Army Gadsden (non-usda)

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner. Serves Etowah County AL. There are no financial qualifications. Anyone can come get food from us.

Hours
Food pantry: Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Address
114 N. 11th St, Gadsden, AL 35901

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

United Christian Church Mobile Pantry

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
2nd Thursday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Address
2818 Sansom Ave, Gadsden, AL 35904

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

Way of the Cross

Free meals, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Address
101 N. 24th St., Gadsden, AL 35904

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

Etowah Baptist Missions Center

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
215 Wall Street, Gadsden, AL 35904

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Gadsden

Dynamic Family Market

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2101 Broadway Ave, Gadsden, AL 35904

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update

Housing in Gadsden1

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Greater Gadsden

Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
422 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901

Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

Health and dental in Gadsden6

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Canterberry Family Practice

Community health center run by Quality of Life Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
502 N 27th St, Gadsden, AL 35904

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Gadsden

Gadsden Family and Student Health Solutions

Community health center run by Quality of Life Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1216 Wilbanks Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903

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Gadsden

J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center

Community health center run by Quality of Life Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1409 Springfield Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903

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Gadsden

Procare, Colley Homes

Community health center run by Quality of Life Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
420 N 6th St, Gadsden, AL 35901

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Gadsden

Quality of Life Health Complex

Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1411 Piedmont Cutoff, Gadsden, AL 35903

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Gadsden

Roberta O. Watts Medical Center

Community health center run by Quality of Life Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1020 Tuscaloosa Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901

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Also helps people in Gadsden11

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Attalla

First United Methodist Church Attalla

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner. Serves Etowah. Available to residents of Etowah County.

Hours
Food pantry: 1st Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Food pantry: Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
601 4th St NW, Attalla, AL 35954

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Rainbow City

White Springs Baptist Church

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner. Serves We supply food boxes to those clients living in Etowah County.

Hours
Food pantry: 4th Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
4411 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, AL 35906

Call first. Hours come from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.Suggest an update
Countywide

Community Action of Etowah County

Community action agency: help paying light and gas bills (LIHEAP), and, when funds allow, emergency rent help and other family programs. Call to ask what help is open now.

Hours
Please call for hours

Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: ADECA LIHEAP grant list (December 2025).Suggest an update
Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Statewide

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Statewide

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day
Statewide

VA national phone lines

VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

Hours
Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

Questions people ask in Gadsden

Where can I get free food in Gadsden, Alabama?

We have confirmed 16 places that can help in Gadsden: Catholic Center of Concern (Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 AM), (256) 546-0028, call first; Etowah Community Food Bank Family Market (4th Tuesday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM last week of the month only), (256) 504-2568, call first; First Baptist Church Gadsden (Thursday, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM), (256) 547-6828, call first. 13 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Gadsden, Alabama?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Gadsden: Community Action of Etowah County, (256) 546-9271. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Gadsden, Alabama?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Gadsden: Greater Gadsden, (256) 547-2501. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Gadsden, Alabama?

We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Gadsden: Canterberry Family Practice, (256) 546-0073, call first; Gadsden Family and Student Health Solutions, (256) 439-6384, call first; J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center, (256) 439-6383, call first. 3 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Gadsden, Alabama?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Gadsden: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Gadsden, Alabama?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Gadsden: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Gadsden, Alabama?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Gadsden: Legal Services Alabama, (866) 456-4995. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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