The Meal Barrel Project, Vina
Free food or meals, a Feeding Alabama partner.
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- 4th Mondays 6 to 8
- Address
- 91 Church Street, Vina, AL 35593
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Faith Mission Outreach
Food pantry, a Feeding Alabama partner.
- Hours
- Serves Franklin County residents only Every Thursday EXCEPT the 5th Thursdays, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Clients can receive distributions once per calendar month.
- Address
- 109 Marion Street, Russellville, AL 35653
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North Highlands Church of Christ
Food pantry, a Feeding Alabama partner.
- Hours
- Food distribution the 3rd Saturday of each months, 9 AM to 10 AM
- Address
- 2101 North Jackson Avenue, Russellville, AL 35653
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Russellville First Methodist
Food pantry, a Feeding Alabama partner.
- Hours
- Distribution is only on 5th Thursday in a month (if there is a 5th Thursday that month). 1 PM until all boxes are distributed.
- Address
- 311 North Jackson Ave, Russellville, AL 35653
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Russellville Dream Center
Food pantry, a Feeding Alabama partner.
- Hours
- Food Pantry Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Mobile distribution 2nd and 4th Saturday Every Month but please call ahead for Mobile Distribution Location 256-332-4732 or view Facebook and Instagram
- Address
- 206 Coffee Ave., Russellville, AL 35653
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Utility bills and rent help1
Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama
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
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Ha Russellville
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
- 73 Flippen Ave SE, Russellville, AL 35653
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Phil Campbell Housing Authority
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
- 19 Stalcup Cir, Phil Campbell, AL 35581
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Housing Authority of Red Bay
Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 703 2nd St NW, Red Bay, AL 35582
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Health and dental1
Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --Russellville
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
- 318 Coffee Ave NE, Russellville, AL 35653
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Recovery and mental health help2
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
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, every day
Veterans services2
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
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
Free legal help1
Legal Services Alabama
Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Safety and crisis help1
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
Government offices2
Alabama Department of Human Resources
To report child abuse or neglect in Alabama, call your county DHR office (or this state office, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). If a child is in danger right now, call 911 first.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
Alabama DHR Food Assistance (SNAP)
The Alabama DHR food assistance line: find your local SNAP office or get help with an application. You can also apply online through the DHR client portal.
- Hours
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Where can I get free food in Franklin County, Alabama?
We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Franklin County: The Meal Barrel Project, Vina (4th Mondays 6 to 8), (256) 810-4289, call first; Faith Mission Outreach in Russellville (Serves Franklin County residents only Every Thursday EXCEPT the 5th Thursdays, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Clients can...), (256) 331-4483, call first; North Highlands Church of Christ in Russellville (Food distribution the 3rd Saturday of each months, 9 AM to 10 AM), (256) 332-3315, call first. 2 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 Franklin County, Alabama?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Franklin County: Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama, (256) 766-4330. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Franklin County, Alabama?
We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Franklin County: Ha Russellville, (256) 332-1561, call first; Phil Campbell Housing Authority, (205) 993-4844, call first; Housing Authority of Red Bay, (256) 356-4695, call first. 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Franklin County, Alabama?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Franklin County: Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --Russellville, (800) 508-7481. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Franklin County, Alabama?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Franklin County: 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 Franklin County, Alabama?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Franklin County: 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 Franklin County, Alabama?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Franklin County: 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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