Local in Baldwin County (15)
Catholic Social Services - Bay Minette Office
Local · Baldwin County, AL
North Baldwin office for emergency assistance; call for hours.
(251) 937-7858
- Who
- Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help.
- Where
- 610 Railroad Ave, Bay Minette 36507
- Good to know
- Address from needhelppayingbills listing; verify.
Catholic Social Services of Baldwin County - Robertsdale
Local · Baldwin, Escambia Counties, AL
Help with utilities, food, homelessness, medicine, by appointment Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.
(251) 947-2293
- Who
- Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help.
- Where
- 23010 Highway 59 N, Robertsdale 36567
- Email
- ahickey@mobarch.org
- Good to know
- Escambia (Brewton) named as part of its territory in Brewton Standard article; confirm for bill help.
CMC Natural Gas (Clarke-Mobile Counties Gas District)
Local · Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile, Washington, Wilcox Counties, AL
Natural gas service; 24/7 customer service line.
(800) 449-3338
- Who
- CMC Gas customers.
- Email
- customerservice@cmcgas.com
- Good to know
- Alt phone 251-246-2428. Service area from company site (north Mobile County). No assistance program listed - ask about arrangements.
Ecumenical Ministries - Eastern Shore Office
Local · Baldwin County, AL
Emergency aid with food pantry, rent, utilities, prescriptions and transportation after a needs assessment; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (closed noon-1).
(251) 928-3430
- Who
- Residents of Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Malbis, Point Clear, Barnwell, Montrose, Belforest
- Where
- 564 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532
Ecumenical Ministries - South Baldwin Office
Local · Baldwin County, AL
Emergency aid with food pantry, rent, utilities and prescriptions after a needs assessment; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (closed noon-1).
(251) 943-3445
- Who
- Residents of Foley, Elberta, Lillian, Magnolia Springs, Bon Secour
- Where
- 102 W. Spruce Ave., Foley, AL 36535
North Baldwin Ecumenical Ministries
Local · Baldwin County, AL
Help with food, rent, utilities, clothing and prescriptions; Tue and Thu 9am-noon.
(251) 937-8115
- Who
- Residents north of I-10
Riviera Utilities
Local · Baldwin County, AL
Electric, gas, water and wastewater for Foley/Daphne area; offices Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
(251) 943-5001
- Who
- Riviera customers in Baldwin County.
- Where
- 413 East Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 36535
- Good to know
- Daphne office 700 Whispering Pines Rd, (251) 626-5000. Energy Southeast (AMEA) member. No assistance program listed online - ask about arrangements.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line)
SVdP
Local · Baldwin, Covington, Lee, Mobile, Montgomery Counties, AL
Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile).
(251) 243-4061
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Good to know
- Inactive conferences (call help line instead): Corpus Christi, Most Pure Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes (Mobile).
SVdP - Christ the King Conference (Daphne)
SVdP
Local · Baldwin County, AL
Emergency assistance for 36526, 36527.
(251) 348-8326
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 711 College Ave, Daphne 36526
SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Lillian)
SVdP
Local · Baldwin County, AL
Emergency assistance and food pantry for Lillian and Elberta only.
(251) 962-2049
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 12688 Santo Piedro, Lillian 36549
- Email
- stjoseph1@gulftel.com
- Good to know
- Food-bank list shows pantry at 34290 US-98, Lillian, (251) 424-5789.
SVdP - St. Lawrence Conference (Fairhope)
SVdP
Local · Baldwin County, AL
Emergency assistance and food pantry for 36532, 36533, 36559, 36564.
(251) 604-5192
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Email
- office@stlawrencefairhope.com
- Good to know
- Mailing: P.O. Box 254, Fairhope 36533.
SVdP - St. Patrick Conference (Robertsdale)
SVdP
Local · Baldwin County, AL
Emergency assistance for 36567, 36551.
(251) 213-1939
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 23035 State Highway 59 S, Robertsdale 36567
- Email
- stvdpstpats@gmail.com
The Salvation Army Coastal Alabama Area Command (Social Services)
Local · Baldwin, Mobile, Washington Counties, AL
Emergency rent/utility help and Project SHARE power-bill help for Mobile area; call for hours.
(251) 438-1625
- Who
- Low-income households in crisis in the service area; ID, proof of address/income and the past-due bill or lease usually required; aid depends on available funds.
- Where
- 1009 Dauphin St, Mobile 36604
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).
The Salvation Army Foley Social Services (Baldwin County)
Local · Baldwin County, AL
Emergency aid for Baldwin County; Gulf Shores 2026 list shows emergency aid Thursdays 10am-3pm.
(251) 438-1625
- Who
- Low-income households in crisis in the service area; ID, proof of address/income and the past-due bill or lease usually required; aid depends on available funds.
- Where
- 2015 N McKenzie St, Foley 36535
- Good to know
- Local line (251) 285-3056 per City of Gulf Shores assistance list (Feb 2026).
Alabama Public Service Commission - utility complaints & disconnect rules
Local · 67 Alabama counties
Takes complaints about PSC-regulated utilities (Alabama Power, Spire); PSC General Rule 12(E) requires termination rules giving special consideration when life/health is threatened or for age/handicap.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Customers of investor-owned utilities (not co-ops, municipal or most water boards).
- Good to know
- Rule 12(E) summary from LIHEAP Clearinghouse vulnerable-population disconnect page (liheapch.ncat.org/node/2812). PSC phone not verified here - see website.
Statewide programs that serve Baldwin County (6)
LIHEAP energy assistance
Community Action Agency of South Alabama
Statewide, AL
Federal energy help paid straight to the power or gas company. Every Alabama county is served by a Community Action Agency that takes the applications.
877-246-7836
- Who
- Income at or under 150% of the federal poverty level. Heating season: Oct 1 – Apr 30.
- Where
- 26640 N Pollard Rd, Daphne 36526
- Good to know
- Office line: 251-626-2646. This is the LIHEAP agency for Baldwin County (ADECA list).
- Bring
- Photo ID
- Social Security cards for everyone in the home
- Last month's income proof for every adult
- Utility bill in the applicant's name
ABC Trust energy help
Alabama Business Charitable Trust (Alabama Power)
Statewide, AL
Emergency help with energy bills, given out through the county LIHEAP agency.
Ask the LIHEAP agency above
- Who
- Low-income households or those in temporary hardship
Public Service Commission consumer complaints
Alabama Public Service Commission
Statewide, AL
Takes complaints about regulated power, gas, water and phone utilities after the customer has tried the utility.
1-800-392-8050
- Who
- Customers of PSC-regulated utilities
Spire Alabama assistance
Spire Alabama (natural gas)
Statewide, AL
Waives the monthly charge for SSI households, DollarHelp toward gas bills, payment plans and budget billing.
1-800-292-4008
- Who
- Spire customers; SSI households for the waiver; up to 300% of poverty for DollarHelp
United Way 2-1-1
Anywhere
Free, 24/7 referral line. Finds the smaller church and community funds near their address that open up week to week. Also 1-888-421-1266, or text a ZIP code to 898-211.
2-1-1
- Who
- Anyone
Weatherization
Community Action Agency of South Alabama
Statewide, AL
Free home energy upgrades like insulation and air sealing that lower bills going forward. The state line routes them to their county's agency.
877-246-7836
- Who
- Income at or under 200% of the federal poverty level
- Where
- 26640 N Pollard Rd, Daphne 36526
- Good to know
- Office line: 251-626-2646.
Other help in Baldwin County