Food Pantries and Food Help in Houston County, AL

Dothan Rescue Mission

Men's Lodge

Temporary shelter, hot meals and clean clothing for men; men's lodge helps residents find and keep work.

Who

Homeless men; men convicted of sex crimes are not accepted

Where

216 E. Crawford St., Dothan 36301

Good to know

Office hours listed as weekdays 8-4 or 9-5 (sources differ); call to confirm bed availability.

Bread of Life Community Church

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

213 W. Crawford St., Dothan, AL 36301

Email

breadoflifeCOGICM@gmail.com

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.

Bread Of Life Ministries

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

1182 Reeves Street, Dothan 36303

Good to know

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

Catholic Social Services - Dothan

Emergency Assistance Ministry

By appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: food, clothing, furniture and appliances, household and hygiene items, and limited financial help with rent, utilities, medicine and transportation.

Who

Houston County residents in crisis; no religious requirement

Where

557 E. Main St., Dothan 36301

Good to know

Appointments may be scheduled through (251) 434-1500. Bring photo ID for all adults, lease/mortgage, all current bills, SS cards/birth certificates for household, and proof of income.

Catholic Social Services of Dothan

Emergency Assistance Ministry by appointment Mon-Fri 9am-3pm: rent, utilities, medicine, transportation, food, clothing, furniture/appliances.

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

557 E Main St, Dothan 36301

Email

cssdothan@mobarch.org

Good to know

Appointments may be scheduled via (251) 434-1500.

City Hope (formerly Fostering Hope Wiregrass)

Free foster closet at Dogwood Court, Dothan: clothes, shoes, diapers, toiletries, cribs, frozen meals, birthday closet; monthly restock shopping; parent nights and training hours.

Who

Licensed foster families in the Wiregrass

Where

Dogwood Court, Dothan, AL

Good to know

Run with City Church. Contact via website/Facebook; hours posted there.

Columbia Baptist Association Ministry Center

Food pantry Tuesdays and Thursdays, doors open 8am.

Who

People in need in the Dothan area

Where

1306 Ross Clark Cir., Dothan 36301

Good to know

Call ahead to confirm hours.

Cottonwood United Methodist Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

1331 Metcalf Street, Cottonwood 36320

Good to know

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

Covenant United Methodist Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

3610 West Main Street, Dothan 36305

Good to know

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

Dothan 7th Day Adventist

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

147 Picard Street, Dothan 36301

Good to know

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

Dothan Community Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

4390 Westgate Parkway, Dothan 36303

Good to know

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

Dothan First Assembly of God

Food pantry (free). Hours: Thursdays 12-1:30pm.

Who

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

Where

3615 W. Main St., Dothan, AL 36305

Good to know

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

Dothan First Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry

Food pantry 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 4-6pm.

Who

Anyone in need

Episcopal Church of the Nativity

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

205 Holly Ln., Dothan, AL 36301

Email

administrator@nativitydothan.org

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.

Evergreen Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

Food pantry Wednesdays 8:30-11:30am.

Who

Dothan and surrounding area

First Missionary Baptist Church of Columbia

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

311 W. Church St., Columbia, AL 36319

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.

First United Methodist Church of Dothan Food Pantry

Food pantry Mondays 9-11:30am.

Who

Houston County residents; bring proof of residency/driver's license

Where

1380 W. Main St., Dothan 36301

Good News Shop

Good News Ministries

Assistance Mondays 10am-1pm by appointment; call a week ahead.

Who

Low-income Dothan residents; bring bills, photo ID and proof of income

Good to know

A Good News Ministries pantry is also listed at 208 W. Newton St., Dothan 36303; likely the same group, unconfirmed.

Greater Dothan Baptist Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

2041 Mimosa Drive, Dothan 36303

Good to know

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

Helping Hands Dothan

Free clothing 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 11am-2pm; free food 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 11am-1pm; also household items and baby items (Preemie Project).

Who

Anyone in need in the Wiregrass

Where

961 Headland Ave., Dothan 36303

Good to know

Schedule from 2022 news story; confirm it is still current.

Hines Chapel A.M.E. Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

P.O. Box 8952, Dothan 36304

Good to know

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

Hines Chapel AME Church

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

912 Dellwood Ave., Dothan, AL 36303

Email

thechapelstream@gmail.com

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.

Living Hope Community Center

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

309 N. Lena Street, Dothan 36303

Good to know

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

Mary Martha Helping Hand

Food pantry.

Who

People in need in the Columbia area

Where

247 County Road 106, Columbia 36319

Good to know

Hours not listed; call first.

Meeting the Need of the People Outreach

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

315 Doris Lane, Dothan 36303

Good to know

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

Memphis Baptist Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

4595 Eddins Road, Dothan 36301

Good to know

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

Mercy Outreach Mission

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

501 Broadway Street, Ashford 36312

Good to know

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

Philadelphia Baptist Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

P.O. Box 43, Gordon 36343

Good to know

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

Salvation Army Dothan

Food pantry Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm; may offer one-time help with a utility bill for low-income residents.

Who

Residents of Houston, Henry and Geneva counties; bring 2 forms of ID, one showing local address

Where

1007 S. Bell St., Dothan 36301

Good to know

Utility help is not guaranteed; call ahead.

Shady Grove C.H. Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

1547 Lucy Grade Rd., Dothan 36301

Good to know

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

Southeast Alabama Baptist Association

Food pantry and clothing (free). Hours: Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30am.

Who

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

Where

1308 Ross Clark Cir., Dothan, AL 36301

Good to know

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

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

5529 South State Highway 95, Gordon 36343

Good to know

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

The Harbor Church

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

320 N. Foster St., Dothan 36303

Good to know

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

The Salvation Army Dothan Corps

Basic-needs help and Project SHARE power-bill help for the Wiregrass; 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

1001 S Bell St, Dothan 36301

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 1007 S Bell St.

TOPS/Moma Tina's Mission House

Soup kitchen: sack lunches and hot meals (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

605 N. Alice St., Dothan, AL 36303

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.

TOPS/Momma Tina's

Food bank partner agency; call to ask what they offer.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

P.O. Box 2128, Dothan 36302

Good to know

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

Triune Christian Family Church of Ministries

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

1109 West Powell St., Dothan 36303

Good to know

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

Westgate Church of Christ

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

617 Westgate Pkwy, Dothan 36303

Good to know

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

Word of Truth M.O.G. Outreach

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

936 South Oates Street, Ste. 1, Dothan 36301

Good to know

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

SARCOA Area Agency on Aging

Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging

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

Who

Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers

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

Wiregrass Area Food Bank

Regional food bank

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

Who

Anyone who needs food

Where

382 Twitchell Rd, Dothan 36303

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 Houston 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

1605 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan 36301

Email

Houston@dhr.alabama.gov