Local in Lee County (29)
Auburn Community Development (Auburn Housing Authority Food Pantry)
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: Tue 8-10 a.m.; Thu 2-4 p.m.; walk-ins.
334-821-2262 ext. 208
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 400 Boykin Center, Auburn 36832
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Auburn Opelika SDA Church
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: 3rd Tue 1:30-3:30 p.m.
334-758-4272
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 1201 S. Uniroyal Rd, Opelika 36804
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Auburn United Methodist Church - AUMC Food and Clothes Pantry
Local · Lee County, AL
Food and clothing pantry Fridays 9-11:30am (Annex building); also rent and limited utility help.
(334) 826-8800
- Who
- Lee County families
- Where
- 137 S Gay St, Auburn 36830
Auburn University Campus Food Pantry - Lupton Hall
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry (free). Call or check the listing for distribution days/hours.
(334) 844-1305
- Who
- Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).
- Where
- 300 Roosevelt Concourse, Auburn University, AL 36849
- 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.
Auburn Wesley Foundation (at Loachapoka Methodist Church)
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: 3rd Mon 4-6 p.m.; contact.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 6220 Stage Rd, Loachapoka 36865
- Email
- missions@auwesley.org
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Beulah United Methodist Church Outreach Center Food Pantry
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry every other Tuesday, about 10am-12pm.
(334) 745-4755
- Who
- Residents of the Beulah school district
- Where
- 5284 Lee Rd 270, Valley 36854
BigHouse Foundation
Local · 7 Alabama counties
Clothes Closet, New-to-Care bags, food boxes, Santa's Workshop, back-to-school, Kids' Night Out, moms' meetups and camps for foster families.
334-363-2634
- Who
- Licensed foster families and families who adopted from foster care in Lee, Chambers, Macon, Tallapoosa, Russell, Elmore and Coosa counties
- Where
- 1400 Grand National Parkway, Opelika, AL
- Email
- bighouse@ourbighouse.org
Catholic Social Services of Lee County
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: Mon-Fri 9-12 & 1-4 p.m., except holidays; walk-ins (also serves Macon, Russell).
334-363-0698
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 2200 Gateway Dr, Suite A, Opelika 36801
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Christian Care Ministries of Opelika
Christian Care Center
Local · Lee County, AL
Soup kitchen and food pantry (pantry on the 3rd Wednesday, 9-11am).
(334) 705-0505
- Who
- Opelika-area residents in need
- Where
- 1000 Samford Ct, Opelika 36801
Church of the Harvest Food Pantry
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry Wednesdays at 9am; call for an appointment.
(334) 745-2247
- Who
- Lee County residents
Community Market (Food Bank of East Alabama)
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: Tue-Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m.; 1st & 2nd Sat 8:30-11:30 a.m.; call for appointment.
334-749-8844
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 1606 First Ave, Opelika 36801
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 875 Lee Road 334, Salem 36874
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Hope Harvest
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: 1st Sat 9-11 a.m.; contact (also serves Chambers, Macon, Russell).
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 8051 AL-51, Opelika 36804
- Email
- hopeharvestal@gmail.com
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Lakeview Baptist Church Food Pantry
Local · Lee County, AL
Groceries Mondays 9-11am (not on holidays); one visit every 3 months.
(334) 887-7094
- Who
- Low-income Lee County residents
- Where
- 1600 E Glenn Ave, Auburn 36830
Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: 1st & 3rd Sat 12-2 p.m.
334-821-3750
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 2255 Wrights Mill Rd, Auburn 36830
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Mount of Transfiguration (Alignment 360 Church)
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: 3rd Sat 9-11 a.m.; phone (Alicia Ogletree) for emergencies.
334-750-5958
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 3125 Wyndham Industrial Dr, Opelika 36804
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Open Door Tabernacle
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: 1st & 3rd Sat 10-11 a.m. CST (also serves Chambers, Russell).
334-703-6548
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 2089 Lee Rd 42, Opelika 36804
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Pine Grove United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry Thursdays 8:30-10am.
(334) 749-8874
- Who
- Opelika-area residents in need
Russell Baptist Association
Local · Russell, Lee Counties, AL
Food pantry 1st and 3rd Thursdays 9:30am-12pm; limited bill help, hygiene items and clothing for job seekers.
(334) 298-8495
- Who
- Lee or Russell County residents at or below poverty level
- Where
- 1501 Broad St, Phenix City 36867
- Good to know
- Another directory lists a center at 1606 5th Ave, Phenix City 36869.
Smiths Station Baptist Church Food Pantry
Local · Lee, Russell Counties, AL
Food pantry Tuesdays 1-3pm, by appointment.
(334) 297-4932
- Who
- Bring proof of income, proof of residence and photo ID
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Mobile (Help Line)
SVdP
Local · Baldwin, Covington, Lee, Mobile, Montgomery Counties, AL
Central help line that routes callers to the parish conference covering their ZIP (17 conferences in the Archdiocese of Mobile).
(251) 243-4061
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Good to know
- Inactive conferences (call help line instead): Corpus Christi, Most Pure Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes (Mobile).
St. Michael's Catholic Church Food Pantry
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry Thursdays 9am-12pm.
(334) 887-5540
- Who
- Low-income Auburn/Opelika residents
- Where
- 1100 N College St, Auburn 36830
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry: 3rd Sat 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EST (serves 7 counties).
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 45 Lee Rd 567, Smiths Station 36877
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
SVdP - St. Mary Conference (Opelika)
SVdP
Local · Lee County, AL
Need-based utility assistance by application/appointment for 36801, 36802.
(334) 749-8359
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 1000 Fourth Ave, Opelika 36801
- Email
- Angela.lmt@gmail.com
- Good to know
- City of Opelika lists (334) 332-0305.
SVdP - St. Michael Parish (Auburn)
SVdP
Local · Lee County, AL
Utility/hardship help for low-income households; food Thursdays (St. Michael) and Mondays (Loachapoka).
(334) 887-5540
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 1100 N College St, Auburn 36830
- Good to know
- Phone is the parish number from food-bank list.
The Bridge Church Food Pantry
Local · Lee, Chambers Counties, AL
Food pantry Tuesdays 9:45-11:30am.
(334) 742-0144
- Who
- Cusseta-area residents in need
- Where
- 1000 Lee Rd 263, Cusseta 36852
The Salvation Army - Auburn (Lee County)
Local · Lee County, AL
Food pantry Mon-Thu 9am-12pm; limited rent and power-bill help, clothing vouchers, and Project Share.
(334) 826-0073
- Who
- Low-income Lee County residents
- Where
- 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn 36830
- Good to know
- Thrift store in Opelika: (334) 745-6459.
The Salvation Army Lee County Service Center
Local · Lee, Macon Counties, AL
Emergency assistance and Project SHARE power-bill help; call for hours.
(334) 826-0073
- 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
- 1038 Opelika Rd, Auburn 36830
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). Project SHARE table shows a 601 area-code number for this office (likely an error); use 334-826-0073.
Lee-Russell Area Agency on Aging
Lee-Russell Council of Governments
Local · Lee, Russell County, AL
Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.
334-749-5264
- Who
- Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers
Statewide programs that serve Lee County (6)
Food Bank of East Alabama
Regional food bank
Statewide, AL
Finds the food pantries, mobile markets and meal sites nearest the client's address.
(334) 821-9006
- Who
- Anyone who needs food
- Where
- 355 Industry Dr, Auburn 36832
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 Lee 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.
(334) 737-7778
- Who
- Households under SNAP income limits
- Where
- 1715 Corporate Dr, Opelika 36801
- Email
- Lee@dhr.alabama.gov
Other help in Lee County