Local in Madison County (13)
Salvation Army - Huntsville Corps
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency shelter, community kitchen, food pantry, rent and utility help; administers Huntsville Utilities Project SHARE.
(256) 536-5576
- Who
- Low-income residents; Project SHARE for 62+ or disabled
- Where
- 305 Seminole Dr. SW, Huntsville 35805
- Good to know
- Shelter check-in 6:30pm (2019 list, alt (256) 536-8876).
Catholic Center of Concern (Madison County)
Local · Madison County, AL
Rent, utility and cooling-bill help, prescriptions, clothing room (Wednesdays), diapers.
(256) 536-0041
- Who
- Low-income Madison County residents
- Good to know
- Applications by phone Tue/Thu per listing; main (256) 963-9355. Verify.
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.
Huntsville Assistance Program (HAP)
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency rent, utility, food and gas-card help; food pantry.
(256) 539-2320
- Who
- Madison County residents in crisis
- Where
- 1001 Monroe St. SW, Huntsville 35801
- Good to know
- Also HAP North, 11588 Pulaski Pike, Toney, (256) 828-8788; HAP Madison at 103 Gin Oak Ct.
Huntsville Utilities Project Share
Local · Madison County, AL
Winter gas/electric bill help funded by customer donations; Salvation Army screens.
(256) 535-1200
- Who
- HU customers 62+ or disabled with low/fixed income
- Where
- 112 Spragins St., Huntsville 35801
- Good to know
- Up to $375/family per 2026 report.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - District Council of Huntsville
SVdP
Local · Madison County, AL
District council for Huntsville-area conferences and thrift store (2140 Jonathan Dr NW).
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 625 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville 35802
- Good to know
- Older listing gives (256) 851-8881 for the office/thrift store; not confirmed.
St. Joseph Catholic Church - St. Vincent de Paul
Local · Madison County, AL
Food pantry; SVdP help with rent, utilities, prescriptions.
(256) 539-7476
- Who
- Residents in need
- Where
- 2300 Beasley Ave., Huntsville 35816
SVdP - Holy Spirit Conference (Huntsville)
SVdP
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency assistance; calls taken Wednesdays 8:30-9:30am.
(256) 881-9663
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 625 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville 35802
SVdP - Our Lady Queen of the Universe Conference (Huntsville)
SVdP
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency assistance; calls taken Tue-Thu 8am-4pm.
(256) 852-2899
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 2421 Shady Lane Dr NW, Huntsville 35810
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.
SVdP - St. Joseph Conference (Huntsville)
SVdP
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency assistance; calls taken Wednesdays 9-11am.
(256) 539-7476
- Who
- Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.
- Where
- 2300 Beasley Ave NW, Huntsville 35816
The Salvation Army Huntsville Corps
Local · Madison County, AL
Emergency assistance for Madison County; call for hours.
(256) 536-5576
- 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
- 2114 Oakwood Ave NW, Huntsville 35810
- Good to know
- Counties from Salvation Army ALM division location directory (salvationarmyusa.org/usa-southern-territory/alabama-louisiana-and-mississippi/location-directory/).
Alabama Public Service Commission - utility complaints & disconnect rules
Local · 67 Alabama counties
Takes complaints about PSC-regulated utilities (Alabama Power, Spire); PSC General Rule 12(E) requires termination rules giving special consideration when life/health is threatened or for age/handicap.
No phone listed · Website ↗
- Who
- Customers of investor-owned utilities (not co-ops, municipal or most water boards).
- Good to know
- Rule 12(E) summary from LIHEAP Clearinghouse vulnerable-population disconnect page (liheapch.ncat.org/node/2812). PSC phone not verified here - see website.
Statewide programs that serve Madison County (9)
LIHEAP energy assistance
Community Action Partnership Huntsville/Madison & Limestone Counties
Statewide, AL
Federal energy help paid straight to the power or gas company. Every Alabama county is served by a Community Action Agency that takes the applications.
256-907-1550
- Who
- Income at or under 150% of the federal poverty level. Heating season: Oct 1 – Apr 30.
- Where
- 3516 Stringfield Rd NW, Huntsville 35810
- Good to know
- Office line: 256-851-9800. This is the LIHEAP agency for Madison County (ADECA list).
- Bring
- Photo ID
- Social Security cards for everyone in the home
- Last month's income proof for every adult
- Utility bill in the applicant's name
ABC Trust energy help
Alabama Business Charitable Trust (Alabama Power)
Statewide, AL
Emergency help with energy bills, given out through the county LIHEAP agency.
Ask the LIHEAP agency above
- Who
- Low-income households or those in temporary hardship
Alabama electric cooperatives (AREA)
Alabama Rural Electric Association
Statewide, AL
Points co-op members to their local electric cooperative for billing help.
1-800-410-2732
- Who
- Members of Alabama electric cooperatives
Alabama Power low-income bill credit
Alabama Power
Statewide, AL
A $14.50 monthly credit on the power bill.
1-800-245-2244
- Who
- Alabama Power customers receiving SSI or Medicaid for Low Income Families
Alabama Power Special Needs Assistance
Alabama Power
Statewide, AL
Due dates matched to benefit check dates, Braille or large-print bills, and services for deaf customers.
1-800-245-2244
- Who
- Alabama Power customers with special needs or on monthly government checks
Project SHARE
Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham
Statewide, AL
Emergency help with power bills for older and disabled Alabamians, funded by Alabama Power customers and electric co-ops.
(205) 328-2420
- Who
- Age 60+ or a person with a disability
Public Service Commission consumer complaints
Alabama Public Service Commission
Statewide, AL
Takes complaints about regulated power, gas, water and phone utilities after the customer has tried the utility.
1-800-392-8050
- Who
- Customers of PSC-regulated utilities
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
Weatherization
Community Action Partnership Huntsville/Madison & Limestone Counties
Statewide, AL
Free home energy upgrades like insulation and air sealing that lower bills going forward. The state line routes them to their county's agency.
256-907-1550
- Who
- Income at or under 200% of the federal poverty level
- Where
- 3516 Stringfield Rd NW, Huntsville 35810
- Good to know
- Office line: 256-851-9800.
Other help in Madison County