Local in Etowah County (30)
The Salvation Army - Gadsden
Salvation Army Etowah County
Local · Etowah County, AL
Emergency and overnight shelter (including a winter warming shelter), food pantry (Tuesdays, or by appointment), and help with rent, utilities, clothing and furniture as funds allow.
(256) 546-4673
- Who
- Etowah County residents in need; bring ID and proof of income
- Where
- 114 N 11th St, Gadsden 35901
- Good to know
- Warming shelter ran Dec 2024-Feb 2025; call to confirm it is open.
Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food on the last Friday of the month, 8am-12pm; apply at the church by the 3rd Tuesday.
(256) 492-5521
- Who
- Area residents in need
- Good to know
- East Gadsden.
Antioch United Methodist Church Mobile Pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Mobile food pantry.
(256) 312-5652
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 514 Hammond Ave SE, Attalla 35954
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Catholic Center of Concern - Gadsden
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry Thursdays 10am-2pm; also help with power bills and rent.
(256) 546-0028
- Who
- Etowah County residents in need
Catholic Center of Concern - Gadsden
Local · Etowah County, AL
Rent and utility help, prescriptions, food pantry, gas vouchers; Mon-Thu 9-11:30am & 1-2:30pm.
(256) 546-0028
- Who
- Low-income individuals and families regardless of religion; call for intake.
- Where
- 612 Chestnut St, Gadsden 35901
- Good to know
- Food pantry line (256) 546-7883; hours per WhyHunger listing.
City of Attalla Mobile Pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Mobile food pantry.
(256) 458-5558
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 102 Case Ave. SE, Attalla 35954
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Cornerstone Church - Mercy Depot
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 214 S. 6th St., Gadsden 35901
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Dynamic Family Market
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 2101 Broadway Ave, Gadsden 35904
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 113 Brown Ave., Rainbow City 35906
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Etowah Baptist Missions Center
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food, clothing and linens, plus help with utility cutoff or eviction notices; open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-4pm (closed 12-1) and Wed 9-11:30am.
(256) 546-2980
- Who
- Etowah County residents
- Good to know
- Directories differ on the address (215 Wall St or 853 Walnut St, Gadsden) and phone (alt 256-547-1691); call first.
Etowah Community Food Bank Family Market
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 504-2568
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 802 E Chestnut Street, Gadsden 35903
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Family Care Center - Etowah County
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry Wednesdays 9am-3pm.
(256) 492-0557
- Who
- Area residents in need
- Good to know
- Hokes Bluff 35903.
First Church of the Nazarene Rainbow City
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 3867 Rainbow Dr., Rainbow City 35906
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
First United Methodist Church Attalla pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food distribution site.
256-538-8491
- Who
- Anyone in need
- Where
- 601 4th St NW, Attalla 35954
- Good to know
- Community Food Bank partner sites. Call to confirm days and hours.
GGHA Starnes Park Senior Grocery Program
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food bank partner agency; call to ask what they offer.
(256) 310-8104
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 601 Starnes Park, Gadsden 35903
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Ladle of Love Soup Kitchen
First United Methodist Church of Gadsden
Local · Etowah County, AL
Meals Fridays 11am-12pm; church also runs a food pantry and a clothes closet (1st and 3rd Wednesdays).
(256) 543-8200
- Who
- Anyone in need
- Where
- 115 S 5th St, Gadsden 35901
LoveWorks Food and Clothing Ministry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Groceries and clothing on the 2nd Saturday of each month, at Gadsden Christian Fellowship.
(256) 295-6015
- Who
- Anyone in need
Mercy Depot Soup Kitchen
Local · Etowah County, AL
Hot lunch at Cornerstone Church, 11am-12pm Mon-Thu and Sat (closed Fri).
(256) 399-9119
- Who
- Anyone in need
- Good to know
- Listed days are unclear; confirm by phone.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Mobile Pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Mobile food pantry.
(256) 390-1623
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 801 3rd St. NW, Attalla 35954
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
New Destiny Church Family Market
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 553-6600
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 201 Goldenrod Ave., Gadsden 35901
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
New Liberty Tabernacle of Praise AOG Mobile Pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Mobile food pantry.
(256) 328-1146
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 924 E Broad St, Gadsden 35903
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
North Glencoe Baptist Church pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food distribution site.
256-492-1910
- Who
- Anyone in need
- Where
- 1119 Chastain Blvd, Gadsden 35905
- Good to know
- Community Food Bank partner sites. Call to confirm days and hours.
Rainbow Church of Christ Food Pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry the 1st Monday and 3rd Thursday, 9-11am.
(256) 547-3731
- Who
- Anyone in need
Siberton Baptist Church Mobile Pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Mobile food pantry.
(256) 490-0441
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 627 Jones Street SE, Attalla 35954
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
The Church at Wills Creek Food Pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food pantry Wednesdays 9:30am-12pm, except the 3rd Wednesday.
(256) 546-9236
- Who
- Anyone in need
The Salvation Army Gadsden Corps
Local · Etowah County, AL
Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; Mon-Thu 9am-4pm.
(256) 546-4673
- 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
- 120 N 11th St, Gadsden 35901
- 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 114 N 11th St.
United Christian Church Mobile Pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Mobile food pantry.
(256) 441-1787
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 2818 Sansom Ave, Gadsden 35904
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Way of the Cross Soup Kitchen
Local · Etowah County, AL
Hot meals Mon-Fri 11am-1pm.
(256) 543-1003
- Who
- Anyone in need
- Where
- 101 N 24th St, Gadsden 35904
White Springs Baptist Church pantry
Local · Etowah County, AL
Food distribution site.
256-442-2638
- Who
- Anyone in need
- Where
- 4411 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City 35906
- Good to know
- Community Food Bank partner sites. Call to confirm days and hours.
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 Etowah County (6)
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Regional food bank
Statewide, AL
Finds the food pantries, mobile markets and meal sites nearest the client's address.
(205) 942-8911
- Who
- Anyone who needs food
- Where
- 4336 Turin Dr, Bessemer 35020
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 Etowah 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) 622-8300
- Who
- Households under SNAP income limits
- Where
- 210 Hoke St, Gadsden 35903
- Email
- Etowah@dhr.alabama.gov
Other help in Etowah County