Local in Coosa County (10)
Alabama Childhood Food Solutions
ACFS
Local · Coosa County, AL
Faith-based ministry providing weekend food backpacks for children and monthly food boxes for families, seniors and grandparents raising grandchildren.
(256) 346-3490
- Who
- Low-income children and families in Central Alabama counties incl. Coosa
- Where
- 114 Canyon Ridge Rd., Sylacauga, AL 35151
- Email
- info@childhoodfood.org
- Good to know
- Get Food hotline (938) 201-2129. Coosa listed among 7 counties served in 2020 coverage; distribution is in Sylacauga, so confirm Coosa delivery options.
BigHouse Foundation
Local · 7 Alabama counties
Clothes Closet, New-to-Care bags, food boxes, Santa's Workshop, back-to-school, Kids' Night Out, moms' meetups and camps for foster families.
334-363-2634
- Who
- Licensed foster families and families who adopted from foster care in Lee, Chambers, Macon, Tallapoosa, Russell, Elmore and Coosa counties
- Where
- 1400 Grand National Parkway, Opelika, AL
- Email
- bighouse@ourbighouse.org
Community Life Center of Coosa County
Local · Coosa, Tallapoosa Counties, AL
Food pantry on the 1st Thursday of each month, 9am-12pm.
(256) 377-4634
- Who
- Coosa and Tallapoosa county residents
- Where
- 151 County Rd 30, Kellyton 35089
Community Life Center of Coosa County, Inc.
Local · Coosa County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 935-0016
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 188 County Road 30, Kellyton 35089
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Equality Methodist Church Food Pantry
Local · Coosa County, AL
Church food pantry in south Coosa County.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Anyone in need; confirm with church
- Where
- 281 Alabama Hwy. 259, Equality, AL 36026
- Good to know
- Listed in Plentiful directory; no phone or hours published.
MANNA Ministries of Rockford Baptist Church
Local · Coosa County, AL
Emergency food pantry by appointment Mon-Wed 10am-2pm; community dinner on the 2nd Tuesday, 4-7pm.
(256) 377-4900
- Who
- Coosa County residents in need
- Where
- 9575 US Hwy 231, Rockford 35136
Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center
Christian Crisis Center
Local · Tallapoosa, Coosa Counties, AL
Food pantry Mon, Tue and Thu 9-11:30am (also Mon 4-7pm); clothing and household items, a thrift store, and case-by-case utility help after an intake.
(256) 329-3327
- Who
- Tallapoosa and Coosa county residents; bring recent pay stubs, proof of residence and ID
- Where
- 4425 Dadeville Rd, Alexander City 35010
- Email
- director@tallapoosachristiancc.org
- Good to know
- One listing gives the address as 4525 Dadeville Rd. Appointment may be needed.
The Salvation Army - Tallapoosa County
Local · Tallapoosa, Coosa Counties, AL
Food pantry Tue, Wed and Fri 11am-4pm, with proof of appointment.
(256) 215-3730
- Who
- Tallapoosa County residents, including Kellyton and Goodwater
- Good to know
- Located in Alexander City 35011.
The Salvation Army Alexander City Service Center
Local · Chambers, Coosa, Randolph, Tallapoosa Counties, AL
Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon-Sat 8:30am-6:00pm (see program schedule).
(256) 215-3730
- 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
- 6800 Highway 280, Ste A, B, D, Alexander City 35010
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).
East Alabama Area Agency on Aging
East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
Local · Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Randolph, Talladega, Tallapoosa County, AL
Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.
256-237-6741
- Who
- Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers
Statewide programs that serve Coosa County (6)
Heart of Alabama Food Bank
Regional food bank
Statewide, AL
Finds the food pantries, mobile markets and meal sites nearest the client's address.
(334) 263-3784
- Who
- Anyone who needs food
- Where
- 521 Trade Center St, Montgomery 36108
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 Coosa 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.
(256) 377-9009
- Who
- Households under SNAP income limits
- Where
- 300 S Jackson, Rockford 35136
- Email
- Coosa@dhr.alabama.gov
Other help in Coosa County