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Free help in Birmingham, Alabama

89 places in Birmingham, plus 10 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 Birmingham76

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Housing in Birmingham2

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

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Health and dental in Birmingham11

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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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Address
5720 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212

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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
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Address
5804 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212

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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
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Address
417 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218

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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
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Address
712 25th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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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
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Address
2817 30th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35207

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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
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Address
3200 27th St N, Birmingham, AL 35207

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Also helps people in Birmingham10

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

Bessemer

Triumph Youth & Adult Community Development Corporation

Food pantry, a Community Food Bank of Central Alabama partner. Serves Jefferson County. Application Income Residence.

Hours
Tuesday and Friday, 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Address
1431 13th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020

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 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
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
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

Questions people ask in Birmingham

Where can I get free food in Birmingham, Alabama?

We have confirmed 77 places that can help in Birmingham: Adventist Community Services (2nd and 4th Tuesday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM), (205) 903-4273, call first; Avondale Samaritan Place (1st, 2nd and 3rd Monday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM), (205) 868-3345, call first; Barrett Elementary School Family Market (1st Thursday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM last week of the month only), (205) 231-8133, call first. 74 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 Birmingham, Alabama?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Birmingham: 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 Birmingham, Alabama?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Birmingham: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, (205) 521-0679, call first; Jefferson County Housing Authority, (205) 849-0123, 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 Birmingham, Alabama?

We have confirmed 11 places that can help in Birmingham: Cahaba Medical Care, Ability Clinic, (205) 944-3944, call first; Cahaba Medical Care, Princeton, (205) 928-8430, call first; Cahaba Medical Care, Woodland Park, (205) 774-3309, call first. 8 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 Birmingham, Alabama?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Birmingham: 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 Birmingham, Alabama?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Birmingham: 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 Birmingham, Alabama?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Birmingham: 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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