Free Clothing in Jefferson County, AL

American Red Cross

Birmingham chapter

Emergency help with utilities and rent for low-income residents, plus food and clothing.

Who

Low-income Birmingham-area residents

Where

114 22nd St S, Birmingham

Be Kind Birmingham

Free clothing, shoes, toiletries and essentials at library pop-ups.

Who

Homeless, fixed-income and low-income people

Where

4605 7th Ave, Wylam (appointment only)

Catholic Center of Concern

Food, clothing, furniture and other basic needs.

Who

People of all faiths in need

Where

712 4th Ct W, Birmingham 35204

Good to know

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-12 PM. As of May 2026, utility help is not being offered.

Catholic Center of Concern - Birmingham

Food, clothing, furniture and financial help; Mon-Thu from 8:30am, first come first served.

Who

Low-income individuals and families regardless of religion; call for intake.

Where

712 4th Ct W, Birmingham 35204

Good to know

Hours per UAB EEAP community resources page.

Eastern Area Christian Ministries

Food, clothing, diapers and utility assistance.

Who

Eastern Birmingham-area residents

Where

8000 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 35206

Good to know

Utility help is limited in how often a household can receive it.

Firehouse Ministries clothes closet & day shelter

Clothing Mon/Wed/Fri 1-3 PM; day shelter with showers, laundry and lockers.

Who

Homeless men

Where

626 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 35203

Greater Birmingham Ministries

Help with utilities, medications and housing costs, a clothes closet, and a drive-up food day.

Who

Household income up to $37,010 a year; once per year

Where

2304 12th Ave N, Birmingham 35234

Email

info@gbm.org

Good to know

Financial help: call (205) 419-1817 at 9 AM on the first Wednesday of the month (not Jul, Dec or Jan); about 16 households a month. Photo ID for food.

The Nest Foundation

Collects and provides beds/mattresses, bedding, furniture, housewares, clothing, luggage, baby gear and diapers for Jefferson County foster families and child welfare.

Who

Foster families working with Jefferson County DHR

Where

5444 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35212

Good to know

New nonprofit; only a volunteer-project listing found - verify contact.

The Salvation Army Bessemer Corps / Service Center

Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help for western Jefferson County; 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

525 13th St N, Bessemer 35020

Good to know

Listed by Project SHARE as a Jefferson County servicing agency. Directory gives no county list; Bessemer/west Jefferson assumed.

The Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command (Social Services)

Salvation Army Birmingham

Emergency rent, mortgage and utility help plus Project SHARE power-bill help; social services Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm.

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

2015 26th Ave N, Birmingham 35234

Good to know

Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). Birmingham 614 Corps at same address: (205) 252-6616.

Christian Service Mission

Christian mission offering help to people in need; call to ask what's available, including home repair.

Who

Call to ask

Good to know

From DRR's roof programs list; services not confirmed.

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