Athens First Methodist Church
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 232-2020- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 208 W. Hobbs St., Athens 35611
Food Pantries and Food Help in Limestone County, AL
26 programs for food pantries, meal sites and SNAP help in Limestone County, Alabama, including 20 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Limestone County (20)
Athens Limestone County Family Resource Center
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry (free). Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.
No phone listed · Website ↗- Who
- Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).
- Where
- 406 S Jefferson St, Athens, AL 35611
- 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.
Belmor Baptist Church
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry: First Monday of each month from 9am-11am.
256-351-8434- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 5895 Mooresville Road, Tanner 35649
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
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.
Christians Helping Others
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry: Serves residents within 12 mile radius of this location. Must bring ID to show residency. Food distribution is the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 9am to Noon (no distribution on a 5th Tuesday in a month). Clients limited to once-per-month.
256-423-7464- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 26469 First St, Ardmore 35739
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Community Table (formerly Limestone County Churches Involved)
Local · Limestone County, AL
Emergency food (Mon-Fri 9-11am, up to 6x/yr) plus emergency rent and utility help.
(256) 262-0671- Who
- Limestone County residents; bring proof of residence and income
- Where
- 201 N. Jefferson St., Athens 35611
- Good to know
- Renamed in 2025.
Downtown Rescue Mission Thrift Store - Athens Pantry
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food distribution at the Athens thrift store.
(256) 262-0131- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 705 US-31, Athens 35613
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 424-5403- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 1911 Hine St., Athens 35611
First Church Athens
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry: Last Saturday of each month, 10am-11am Speaks Spanish.
256-232-7710- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 17175 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens 35611
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry: Food pantry 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, from 3pm to 5pm. Serves residents of Limestone County.
256-262-3052- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 17470 Seven Mile Post Road, Athens 35611
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Little Ezekiel M.B. Church Food Pantry
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food distribution.
(256) 232-4160- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- Huntsville Brownsferry Rd., Athens 35611
Lucas Street Church of Christ - Food Distribution Center
Local · Limestone 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
- 824 Lucas St, Athens, AL 35611
- 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.
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry.
(256) 232-3541- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 207 Washington St. E., Athens 35611
SVdP - St. John the Baptist Conference (Madison)
SVdP
Local · Limestone, Madison Counties, AL
Emergency assistance for Madison-area residents; call parish.
(256) 726-0100- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 1055 Hughes Rd, Madison 35758
- Good to know
- Phone from food-bank list; Limestone coverage assumed for west Madison area - confirm.
The Salvation Army Decatur Corps - Admin Office and Social Services
Local · Lawrence, Limestone, Morgan Counties, AL
Emergency assistance (Center of Hope); call for hours.
(256) 353-2822- 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
- 100 Austinville Rd SW, Decatur 35601
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/). Corps chapel at 114 14th St SW.
The Salvation Army Decatur-Athens Service Center
Local · Limestone County, AL
Limestone County service center; call for hours.
(256) 353-2822- 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
- 17837 US Highway 72, Athens 35611
Trinity SDA Church
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry: Food Pantry 3rd Thursday of the month 11am-12:30pm.
256-232-8610- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 823 Browns Ferry Street, Athens 35612
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
United Way of Athens-Limestone County - Main Office
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food assistance/referrals through United Way main office (free). Call or check the listing for distribution days/hours.
(256) 233-2323- Who
- Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).
- Where
- 419 S Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
- 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.
Westside Church of Christ
Local · Limestone County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 25704 Smithfield Road, Elkmont 35620
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
TARCOG Area Agency on Aging
Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments
Local · DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall County, AL
Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.
256-830-0818- Who
- Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers
Statewide programs that serve Limestone 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
- 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
- eldercarelocator@USAging.org
SNAP food assistance
DHR Limestone 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) 614-0009- Who
- Households under SNAP income limits
- Where
- 1007 W Market St, Athens 35612
- Limestone@dhr.alabama.gov
Other help in Limestone County
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