Food Pantries and Food Help in Franklin County, AL

15 programs for food pantries, meal sites and SNAP help in Franklin County, Alabama, including 9 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.

Local in Franklin County (9)

Catholic Center of Concern - Huntsville (North Alabama)

Local · 9 Alabama counties

Rent/mortgage and utility help, life-threatening prescriptions, clothing room, diapers; apply by telephone intake.

(256) 963-9355
Who
Low-income residents of the 9 listed North Alabama counties, regardless of religion.
Where
1010 Church St, Huntsville 35801
Good to know
Alt phone (256) 489-3484.

Faith Mission Outreach

Local · Franklin County, AL

Food and clothing for qualifying residents; yearly application; historically Thursdays 2-5pm.

(256) 331-4483
Who
Needs-based, Franklin County residents
Where
109 Marion St., Russellville 35653
Good to know
Hours from 2013 article; older address 104 Jackson Ave. S. Call to confirm.

Grace Community Fellowship

Local · Franklin County, AL

Food pantry: 3rd Saturday of the month 9:00-11:00AM.

No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
Who
Anyone in need; call to confirm
Where
74 Red Bay Road, Golden 38847
Good to know
From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

The Salvation Army Florence Corps (Shoals Area)

Local · Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale Counties, AL

Emergency assistance for the Shoals; call for hours.

(256) 764-4432
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
1601 Huntsville Rd, Florence 35630
Good to know
Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).

NACOLG Area Agency on Aging

Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments

Local · Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Marion, Winston County, AL

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

256-389-0500
Who
Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers

Statewide programs that serve Franklin County (6)

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 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

Other help in Franklin County