Local in Choctaw County (5)
F.A.I.T.H. Groceries
Local · Choctaw County, AL
Food boxes by appointment; also a Friday weekend backpack food program for students.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Choctaw County households that meet federal food-aid income rules
- Where
- 817 W. Pushmataha St, Butler 36904
- Good to know
- No phone found. The link is a 2018 news story, so confirm the pantry is still running.
Gilbertown Food Bank
Local · Choctaw County, AL
Monthly food distribution, 2nd Thursday 8:30-11am.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Choctaw County residents in need
- Where
- 95 W. Main St., Gilbertown 36908
- Good to know
- No phone found; confirm schedule locally.
Lusk Assembly of God Food Pantry
Local · Choctaw County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- People in need near Gilbertown/Butler
- Where
- 655 Lusk Rd., Gilbertown 36908
- Good to know
- No phone or hours found.
The Salvation Army Demopolis Service Center (West Alabama Black Belt)
Local · Choctaw, Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry Counties, AL
Emergency assistance; call for hours.
(334) 526-2718
- 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
- 900 US Highway 80 E, Demopolis 36732
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). The old Selma listing now redirects to this Demopolis center; older Demopolis phone (334) 289-6090 seen in third-party lists.
Alabama Tombigbee Area Agency on Aging
Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission
Local · Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington, Wilcox County, AL
Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.
334-682-5206
- Who
- Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers
Statewide programs that serve Choctaw County (6)
Feeding the Gulf Coast
Regional food bank
Statewide, AL
Finds the food pantries, mobile markets and meal sites nearest the client's address.
(251) 653-1617
- Who
- Anyone who needs food
- Where
- 5248 Mobile South St, Theodore 36582
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
Alabama Ageline / ADRC
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.
1-800-243-5463
- Who
- Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers
- Email
- ageline@adss.alabama.gov
Alabama WIC
Alabama Department of Public Health
Statewide, AL
Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
1-888-942-4673
- Who
- Pregnant or new mothers, infants and children under 5 with limited income
Eldercare Locator
U.S. Administration for Community Living
Federal
National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.
1-800-677-1116
- Who
- Older adults and caregivers
- Email
- eldercarelocator@USAging.org
SNAP food assistance
DHR Choctaw County
Statewide, AL
Monthly grocery benefits, applied for at the county DHR office or online. Every dollar not spent on food can go toward the bill.
(205) 255-5114
- Who
- Households under SNAP income limits
- Where
- 1003 S Mulberry Ave, Butler 36904
- Email
- Choctaw@dhr.alabama.gov
Other help in Choctaw County