Local in Russell County (24)
Kingdom Builders Foundation Ministries and House of Restoration
Local · Russell County, AL
Shelter for homeless men, women and children, soup kitchen meals, clothing and hygiene kits.
(334) 214-5522
- Who
- Homeless people in Phenix City
- Where
- 1200 12th Ct, Phenix City 36867
- Good to know
- From a third-party directory; call to confirm beds.
Open Door Community House - Homeless Program (Columbus GA)
Local · Russell County, AL
Homeless day program with showers, clothing, breakfast, hygiene items and laundry; Mon-Fri.
(706) 323-5518
- Who
- Unsheltered homeless people
- Where
- 2405 2nd Ave, Columbus GA 31901
- Email
- opendoorcommunityhouse@odch.org
- Good to know
- Day services; some directories list a women's home. Confirm.
BeYond Expectations Community Outreach
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry; call for days and hours.
(334) 384-1340
- Who
- Phenix City residents in need
- Where
- 1101 1st Pl S, Phenix City 36869
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
Children & Family Connection
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry: Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m.-2 p.m. EST.
334-448-1010
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 910 13th St, Phenix City 36870
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Church on the Rock
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 4 Crawford Church Rd., Phenix City 36870
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
His Store House at His Gathering House Community Church
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry, holiday meals and clothing.
(334) 614-6701
- Who
- Phenix City-area residents in need
- Where
- 3909 US Hwy 80 W, Phenix City 36870
Homeward Bound - Phenix City
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry; call for days and hours.
(706) 577-9931
- Who
- Phenix City residents in need
- Where
- 1212 14th St, Phenix City 36867
Lakewood Baptist Church - LOAF
Local · Russell County, AL
Drive-thru food pantry Thursdays 2-4pm.
(334) 289-6433
- Who
- Phenix City residents in need
Mount Moriah SDA Church Food Pantry
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry: 2nd & 3rd Sat 2-3 p.m. EST, and as needed; contact Denise West.
240-571-7003
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 1207 18th Ave, Phenix City 36867
- Email
- mtmoriahcommunity@gmail.com
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 1 Nuckols Rd., Phenix City 36869
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Phenix City SDA Church
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 4016 US-80, Phenix City 36870
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Food Pantry
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry; call for days and hours.
(334) 471-0225
- Who
- Phenix City residents in need
- Where
- 218 15th Ave S, Phenix City 36869
Potter's House Baptist Church Sincere Ministry
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry: 2nd Thu 10 a.m.-1 p.m. EST.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 124 Hwy 165, Phenix City 36869
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
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.
Silver Run Baptist Church
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry.
334-855-2127
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 63 Silver Run Dr., Seale 36875
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
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
St. John 23rd Center
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry: By appointment; leave callback number if unavailable; contact Sam Hoover (rural Russell County).
334-614-0065
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 16 Sussex St, Hurtsboro 36860
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
St. Patrick Lazarus Food Pantry
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry: Wed & Fri 9 a.m.-12 p.m. EST; emergency line 706-315-7689.
334-298-8552
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 607 16th St, Phenix City 36867
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
Summerville Baptist Church
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry: Tue 9-11 a.m. EST (serves 7 counties).
334-298-4416
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 3500 Summerville Rd, Phenix City 36867
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
The Salvation Army - Columbus/Phenix City
Local · Russell County, AL
Limited help with rent, utilities and mortgages, clothing, prescriptions, baby supplies, holiday food and toys; low-cost thrift stores.
(706) 327-0275
- Who
- Low-income Phenix City / Russell County residents
- Where
- 1718 2nd Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
- Good to know
- Office is in Columbus, GA; call to confirm Russell County intake.
The Salvation Army Columbus, GA (serves Russell County)
Local · Russell County, AL
Project SHARE power-bill help and emergency assistance for Russell County residents.
(706) 561-9026
- 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
- 5201 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
- Good to know
- Listed in Project SHARE county table as a Russell County agency. Other lists show (706) 327-0275, 1718 2nd Ave.
We CAN Ministries
Local · Russell County, AL
Food pantry.
No phone listed: visit, or ask 2-1-1 for hours
- Who
- Anyone in need; call to confirm
- Where
- 238 6th Pl. S., Phenix City 36869
- Good to know
- From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.
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 Russell 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 Russell 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) 214-5780
- Who
- Households under SNAP income limits
- Where
- 1901 Opelika Rd, Phenix City 36867
- Email
- Russell@dhr.alabama.gov
Other help in Russell County