Bread of Life (Fort Payne)
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed · Website ↗- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 100 Alabama Ave. NW, Fort Payne 35967
- Good to know
- No phone found.
Food Pantries and Food Help in DeKalb County, AL
19 programs for food pantries, meal sites and SNAP help in DeKalb County, Alabama, including 13 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in DeKalb County (13)
Breakthrough Church of God
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry: 3rd Sundays 2:00-5:00PM or until food runs out.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 23100 AL Hwy 75, Sylvania 35988
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Christian Care Center (CASA of DeKalb County)
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Clothing closet (up to 25 pieces a month), monthly food pantry, case-by-case emergency help with rent, medication and transportation, plus workwear for jobs. Mon-Thu 8-11:30am and 12:30-3pm.
256-845-2546- Who
- DeKalb County residents (and travelers) meeting income guidelines
- Where
- 2000 Watkins Ave NE, Fort Payne 35967
- Good to know
- Details from needhelppayingbills.com and a Fort Payne resource list.
Crossville Community Church
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry: Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 14575 AL Hwy 68, Crossville 35962
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
First Methodist Church - Fort Payne
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 845-1141- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 206 Grand Ave., Fort Payne 35967
Henagar Baptist Church
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 657-4800- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 10240 AL-40, Henagar 35978
Marked for Life Ministries - Hope Center
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed · Website ↗- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 917 Godfrey Ave. S., Fort Payne 35967
- Good to know
- No phone found.
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry: Wednesdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm (unless that day is Christmas or New Years Day). Bring Photo ID.
256-996-9585- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 2910 Gault Avenue N, Fort Payne 35967
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Salvation Army - DeKalb County
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry and emergency assistance.
No phone listed · Website ↗- Who
- Low-income residents
- Where
- 450 Gault Ave. N., Fort Payne 35967
- Good to know
- No phone found.
St. Joseph On-the-Mountain
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry: Wednesday 9a-10:30 am. Distributes to residents of Mentone, Valley Head, Hammonville.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 21145 Scenic Highway Mentone, Mentone 35984
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
The Salvation Army DeKalb County Service Center
Local · Cherokee, DeKalb Counties, AL
Emergency assistance; call for hours.
(256) 997-0858- 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
- 450 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne 35967
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).
Upper Sand Mountain Parish
Local · DeKalb County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 638-2126- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 24474 AL Hwy. 75, Sylvania 35988
TARCOG Area Agency on Aging
Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments
Local · DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall County, AL
Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.
256-830-0818- Who
- Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers
Statewide programs that serve DeKalb County (6)
Food Bank of North Alabama
Regional food bank
Statewide, AL
Finds the food pantries, mobile markets and meal sites nearest the client's address.
(256) 539-2256- Who
- Anyone who needs food
- Where
- 225 Finney Dr, Huntsville 35824
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
- 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
- eldercarelocator@USAging.org
SNAP food assistance
DHR DeKalb 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) 844-2741- Who
- Households under SNAP income limits
- Where
- 2301 Briarwood Ave S, Fort Payne 35967
- Dekalb@dhr.alabama.gov
Other help in DeKalb County
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