Food Pantries and Food Help in Escambia County, AL

Anna Bell's Attic Ministries

Limited on-site food pantry, holiday baskets and house-cleaning help for seniors, coats for children.

Who

Seniors and families in need

Where

208 Schad St., East Brewton, AL

Good to know

Mailing: P.O. Box 251, Brewton, AL 36427. From 2023 news report.

Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry

AACCM

Food pantry Tue, Wed and Thu 9-11:30am.

Who

Atmore-area residents in need

Where

1029 W. Nashville Ave., Atmore, AL 36502

Good to know

Another listing gives 923 W. Nashville Ave.; confirm.

Caring Hearts Food Pantry (Brewton)

Food distribution Tuesdays starting 9am at the J.L. Fisher Center.

Who

Families with ongoing need; just give name and household size

Where

J.L. Fisher Center, Brewton, AL

Good to know

Run by Pensacola Caring Hearts; based on 2021 news report, confirm schedule.

Catholic Social Services of Baldwin County - Robertsdale

Help with utilities, food, homelessness, medicine, by appointment Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.

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.

Drexell & Honeybee's

Donation-only restaurant serving free home-cooked lunch Tue-Thu 11am-1pm.

Who

Anyone

Where

Brewton, AL 36426

Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Center

Food pantry (free). Call or check the listing for distribution days/hours.

Who

Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).

Where

309 Peachtree St., Atmore, AL 36502

Good to know

Listed in Plentiful directory (directory.plentiful.org); not on a regional food bank partner list in the navigator. Hours not posted on listing; call ahead. No phone listed; see directory page.

Escambia County Community Enabled, Inc.

Food pantry: Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

1014 Douglas Avenue #3, Brewton 36426

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Gateway to Heaven Pentecostal Church

Food pantry: Saturdays: 8:00-10:00 AM.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

323 Alco Drive, Brewton 36426

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Grace Baptist Church

Food pantry: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

714 Brandenburg St, Brewton 36426

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Spirit and Truth Tabernacle

Food pantry: Please call to make an appointment.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

608 McCurdy St, Flomaton 36441

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

The Salvation Army Dale County Service Center (Dale & Coffee Counties)

Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours.

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

1177 Andrews Ave, Ste E, Ozark 36360

Good to know

Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). Project SHARE lists (334) 389-0732 for Dale applicants.

Zion Fountain A.M.E. Zion Church

Food pantry: 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:00-12:00.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

505 Sowell Rd, Brewton 36426

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

South Alabama Area Agency on Aging

South Alabama Regional Planning Commission

Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.

Who

Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers

Feeding the Gulf Coast

Regional food bank

Finds the food pantries, mobile markets and meal sites nearest the client's address.

Who

Anyone who needs food

Where

5248 Mobile South St, Theodore 36582

United Way 2-1-1

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.

Who

Anyone

Alabama Ageline / ADRC

Alabama Department of Senior Services

One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.

Who

Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers

Email

ageline@adss.alabama.gov

Alabama WIC

Alabama Department of Public Health

Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support.

Who

Pregnant or new mothers, infants and children under 5 with limited income

Eldercare Locator

U.S. Administration for Community Living

National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.

Who

Older adults and caregivers

Email

eldercarelocator@USAging.org

SNAP food assistance

DHR Escambia County

Monthly grocery benefits, applied for at the county DHR office or online. Every dollar not spent on food can go toward the bill.

Who

Households under SNAP income limits

Where

326 Evergreen Ave, Brewton 36426

Email

Escambia@dhr.alabama.gov