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158 places

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    Food pantries and meals126

    Birmingham

    Adventist Community Services

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

    Hours
    2nd and 4th Tuesday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    105 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35204

    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
    Birmingham

    Avondale Samaritan Place

    Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner. Serves Zip Code: 35212, 35222. We serve people in the 35222 and 35212 zip codes.

    Hours
    1st, 2nd and 3rd Monday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    3829 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222

    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
    Birmingham

    Barrett Elementary School Family Market

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

    Hours
    1st Thursday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    7601 Division AVE, Birmingham, AL 35206

    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
    Birmingham

    Be the Change

    Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner. Registration and ID required forthis senior program.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 1st Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Food pantry: 1st Friday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    1104 Gene Reed Road, Birmingham, AL 35235

    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
    Birmingham

    Brown Elementary School Family Market

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

    Hours
    3rd Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    4811 Court J, Birmingham, AL 35208

    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
    Birmingham

    Bush Hills STEAM Academy Family Market

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

    Hours
    2nd Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    901 16th Street W, Birmingham, AL 35208

    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
    Birmingham

    Calvary Resurrection Christian

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

    Hours
    4th Saturday, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
    Address
    356 Killough Springs Road, Birmingham, AL 35215

    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
    Birmingham

    Central Park Elementary School Family Market

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

    Hours
    1st Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    4915 Ave. Q Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208

    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
    Birmingham

    Crumly Chapel United Methodist Church

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

    Hours
    Wednesday, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    341 Crumly Chapel Rd., Birmingham, AL 35214

    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
    Birmingham

    CSFP, Adventist Community Services, Ephesus

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner. Serves Jefferson.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 3rd Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    105 6th Ave. North, Birmingham, AL 35204

    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
    Birmingham

    Disabled American Veterans

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

    Hours
    1st and 3rd Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    238 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35204

    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
    Birmingham

    East Lake United Methodist Church

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

    Hours
    2nd and 4th Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    7753 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206

    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
    Birmingham

    Family Worship Center

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

    Hours
    Food pantry: 1st Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    8301 8th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206

    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
    Birmingham

    First United CPCA Mobile Pantry

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

    Hours
    4th Friday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    Address
    1843 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35208

    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
    Birmingham

    Freedom Rain, Inc. (Lovelady)

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

    Hours
    Food pantry: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Food pantry: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    8000 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206

    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
    Birmingham

    Grace Episcopal Church

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

    Hours
    2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    5712 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212

    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
    Birmingham

    Greater Birmingham Ministries

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

    Hours
    2nd Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 2nd Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM
    Address
    2304 12th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234

    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
    Birmingham

    Greater Saint John Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner. There are no requirements to receive food, everyone is welcomed.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 4th Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    2401 Carlos Ave. SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

    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
    Birmingham

    Groveland Baptist Church

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

    Hours
    2nd Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    5437 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212

    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
    Birmingham

    Homewood Church of Christ

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

    Hours
    Food pantry: 3rd Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Food pantry: Saturday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    265 W Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209

    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
    Birmingham

    House of Love

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

    Hours
    3rd Wednesday, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    1001 35th St Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218

    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
    Birmingham

    Joe Brooks Food Ministry

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

    Hours
    3rd Thursday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    300 4th Court North, Birmingham, AL 35204

    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
    Birmingham

    La Casita

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

    Hours
    1st Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    92 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209

    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

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    Countywide

    Community Action Agency of Northeast 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

    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

    Housing6

    Birmingham

    Housing Authority of the Birmingham District

    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
    1826 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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

    Birmingham

    Jefferson County 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
    3700 Industrial Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35217

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

    Bessemer

    Ha Bessemer

    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
    1515 Fairfax Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

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

    Fairfield

    Fairfield Housing Authority

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    6704 Avenue D, Fairfield, AL 35064

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

    Leeds

    Ha Leeds

    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
    1630 Moore St, Leeds, AL 35094

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

    Tarrant

    Tarrant Housing Authority

    Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    624 Bell Ave, Tarrant, AL 35217

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

    Health and dental17

    Birmingham

    Cahaba Medical Care, Ability Clinic

    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
    200 Oslo Cir, Birmingham, AL 35211

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Birmingham

    Cahaba Medical Care, Princeton

    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
    801 Princeton Ave SW, Suite 505, Birmingham, AL 35211

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Birmingham

    Cahaba Medical Care, Woodland Park

    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
    873 Dennison Ave SW STE 102, Birmingham, AL 35211

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Birmingham

    CHC, Roebuck

    Community health center run by Christ Health Center, 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
    628 Joseph Hollis Drive STE 300, Birmingham, AL 35215

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Birmingham

    CHC, Woodlawn

    Community health center run by Christ Health Center, 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
    5720 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Birmingham

    Christ Health Center, Inc., Live Oaks

    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
    5804 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Birmingham

    Ensley Health Center

    Community health center run by Alabama Regional Medical Services. 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
    417 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Birmingham

    Metro Health Center

    Community health center run by Alabama Regional Medical Services. 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
    712 25th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Birmingham

    Northern Health Center

    Community health center run by Alabama Regional Medical Services. 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
    2817 30th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35207

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Birmingham

    Northside Dental Clinic

    Community health center run by Alabama Regional Medical Services. 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
    3200 27th St N, Birmingham, AL 35207

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Bessemer

    Bessemer

    Community health center run by Aletheia House 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
    2201 Arlington Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Bessemer

    Cahaba Medical Care, Bessemer

    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
    975 9th Ave SW, Suite 310, Bessemer, AL 35022

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Fairfield

    Cahaba Medical Care, Fairfield

    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
    6900 Grasselli Rd, Fairfield, AL 35064

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Fairfield

    Cahaba Medical Care, Hope Health

    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
    4614 Carnegie Ave, Fairfield, AL 35064

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Irondale

    Crestwood Medical Center

    Community health center run by Alabama Regional Medical Services. 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
    7001 Crestwood Blvd STE 822, Irondale, AL 35210

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Center Point

    CHC, Chalkville

    Community health center run by Christ Health Center, 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
    2152 Old Springville Rd, Center Point, AL 35215

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Recovery and mental health help2

    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

    Veterans services2

    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

    Safety and crisis help1

    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

    Government offices2

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    Help is closer than you think in Jefferson County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
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    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Jefferson County, Alabama?

    We have confirmed 126 places that can help in Jefferson County: Adventist Community Services in Birmingham (2nd and 4th Tuesday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM), (205) 903-4273, call first; Avondale Samaritan Place in Birmingham (1st, 2nd and 3rd Monday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM), (205) 868-3345, call first; Barrett Elementary School Family Market in Birmingham (1st Thursday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM last week of the month only), (205) 231-8133, call first. 123 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 Jefferson County, Alabama?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Jefferson County: Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, (256) 638-4430. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Jefferson County, Alabama?

    We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Jefferson County: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, (205) 521-0679, call first; Jefferson County Housing Authority in Birmingham, (205) 849-0123, call first; Ha Bessemer, (205) 481-4420, 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Jefferson County, Alabama?

    We have confirmed 17 places that can help in Jefferson County: Cahaba Medical Care, Ability Clinic in Birmingham, (205) 944-3944, call first; Cahaba Medical Care, Princeton in Birmingham, (205) 928-8430, call first; Cahaba Medical Care, Woodland Park in Birmingham, (205) 774-3309, call first. 14 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 Jefferson County, Alabama?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Alabama?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Alabama?

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

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.