Local in Lauderdale County (25)
Room in the Inn Shoals / Room at the Table
Local · Lauderdale, Colbert Counties, AL
Winter homeless shelter program; partner Room at the Table serves hot meals 7 days a week year-round.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- People experiencing homelessness / anyone hungry
- Where
- 602 Veterans Dr., Florence
- Email
- roomintheinnshoals@gmail.com
- Good to know
- Seasonal (winter) shelter; info from 2021 article; Room at the Table email roomatthetableshoals@gmail.com.
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.
Center Star Methodist Church
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry: 4th Thursday of each month, 10am to Noon.
256-757-3339
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 6293 Hwy. 72, Killen 35645
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Chisholm Hills Church of Christ Benevolence Program
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Benevolence/food pantry Mon-Fri 8am-3pm.
(256) 764-0104
- Who
- Residents in need
- Good to know
- Florence 35630; street address not confirmed.
Cornerstone Church - Central Sharing Center
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 980-9172
- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 3255 Co. Rd. 200, Florence 35633
Crosspoint Church of Christ - Friendship Center
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry Fridays 9-11am (closed 5th Fridays).
(256) 764-4073
- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 1350 Cox Creek Pkwy., Florence 35633
Crossroads Community Outreach
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry available upon request at the American Legion building (front entrance across from Walgreens).
(256) 284-2218
- Who
- Lauderdale County residents in need
- Where
- 220 W. Tennessee St., Florence 35630
FBC Lexington
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry: Hot Meals cooked and delivered each Friday for Anderson, Central, Florence, and Lexington residents. Call 256-710-1436 for questions. Food Pantry available Fridays 7:00-12:00 and as needed.
256-710-1436
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 301 Taylor Kizer St, Lexington 35648
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Fish and Loaves
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry: 2nd Sat of the month 9am-11am. If in need the rest of the month: Call 256-247-0091.
256-247-0091
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 510 Lee Street, Rogersville 35652
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Killen United Methodist Church
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry: 3rd Saturday 7:30AM - 8:30AM, "client choice" pantry.
256-757-2148
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 191 Park Avenue, Killen 35645
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Mission Pointe Church
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry: First Thursdays of the Month 3:00-4:00.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 13375 Hwy 175, Cloverdale 35633
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
North Wood United Methodist Church
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry: Drive-thru distributions on Fridays BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - must call the church office beforehand, Monday-Wednesday, 8am-4pm to get an appointment set up for that Friday.
256-764-2111
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 1129 Wills Avenue, Florence 35630
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Petersville Church of Christ
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry (free). Call or check the listing for distribution days/hours.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).
- Where
- 3601 Cloverdale Rd., Florence, AL 35633
- Email
- petersvillecoc@comcast.net
- 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.
Salem Church of Christ
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry: Serves 5 mile radius of Zip City, by appointment only, call 256.710.7537 to set up appointment.
256-710-7537
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 9671 Hwy 17, Florence 35634
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Salvation Army of the Shoals
Local · Lauderdale, Colbert Counties, AL
Basic-needs programs incl. food pantry and emergency assistance; has offered emergency shelter.
(256) 764-4432
- Who
- Low-income Shoals residents
- Where
- 1601 Huntsville Rd., Florence 35630
- Good to know
- Call to confirm current services and hours.
Sherrod Avenue Church of Christ
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry (free). Call or check the listing for distribution days/hours.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).
- Where
- 1207 Sherrod Ave., Florence, AL 35630
- Email
- info@sherrodavechurch.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.
Shoals Dream Center (Project Help)
Local · Lauderdale, Colbert Counties, AL
Food distribution, meals, clothing; city lists 'Project Help' for bill assistance.
(256) 760-9759
- Who
- Shoals residents in need
- Where
- 2950 Cloverdale Rd., Florence 35633
St. John Methodist Church
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry (free). Call or check the listing for distribution days/hours.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).
- Where
- 457 Co. Rd. 7, Florence, AL 35633
- 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.
SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Florence)
SVdP
Local · Colbert, Lauderdale Counties, AL
Emergency assistance for the Shoals; SVdP thrift store at 659 S Poplar St, Florence.
(256) 718-0921
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Good to know
- Phone from earlier local research; verify.
The Help Center
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry; Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-12pm.
(256) 766-7663
- Who
- Lauderdale County residents
- Where
- 621 S. Court St., Florence 35630
- Good to know
- Food Bank of North Alabama partner; call to confirm 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/).
Underwood Baptist Church Food Pantry
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 766-4838
- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 5091 Hwy. 157, Florence 35633
Woodmont Baptist Church Benevolence
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry on Thursdays (apply beforehand); city lists bill assistance on 1st and 3rd Monday.
(256) 766-1255
- Who
- Lauderdale County residents in need
- Where
- 2001 Darby Dr., Florence 35630
- Good to know
- Phone ext. 12 for pantry per Plentiful listing.
Word Fellowship
Local · Lauderdale County, AL
Food pantry: Every 3rd Thursday of each Month. 8-11 and 12-3.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 101 County Road 426, Killen 35645
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
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 Lauderdale County (6)
Food Bank of North Alabama
Regional food bank
Statewide, AL
Finds the food pantries, mobile markets and meal sites nearest the client's address.
(256) 539-2256
- Who
- Anyone who needs food
- Where
- 225 Finney Dr, Huntsville 35824
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 Lauderdale 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) 765-4000
- Who
- Households under SNAP income limits
- Where
- 424 Veterans Dr, Florence 35630
- Email
- Lauderdale@dhr.alabama.gov
Other help in Lauderdale County