Food Pantries and Food Help in Tuscaloosa County, AL

The Salvation Army Tuscaloosa Corps

Salvation Army Center of Hope

Emergency shelter (Center of Hope) for men, women and families, food pantry (M-F 9am-3pm), and emergency rent/utility help and motel vouchers by appointment as funds allow.

Who

Tuscaloosa-area residents in need; financial help about once every 90 days

Where

2902 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

Pantry line listed as ext. 105. Older listings also show (205) 758-2804.

Tracy Dent Foundation - Dent Transitional Program

Four-step transitional program giving food, clothing, shelter, life skills and GED help.

Who

Young men ages 19-30

Where

15769 Thomas Chapel Rd, Cottondale 35453

Bailey Tabernacle CME Church

Food pantry: 3rd Fridays 10am-2pm; 3rd Saturdays 9am-11:30am.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

1117 23rd Ave, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Bama Cares Student Food Pantry

On-campus food pantry (free). Call or check the listing for distribution days/hours.

Who

Current University of Alabama students

Where

751 Campus W. Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

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.

Catholic Social Services of West Alabama

Catholic Family Services

Food pantry by appointment (Tue-Thu 9:30-11:30am; call Mon-Thu after 2pm to book), clothing closet, diapers/formula, limited help with rent, deposits and utility bills.

Who

Anyone in need; financial help about once a month, food about every 3 months

Where

608 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy E, Tuscaloosa 35405

Good to know

Also listed as 608 37th St E (same location, renamed street).

Christian Community Church

Food pantry: 4th Saturdays 9am-10:30am.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

5600 18th Ave, Tuscaloosa 35405

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Christian Ministries Center of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Association

Food pantry; Mondays and Thursdays 9:30am-noon.

Who

Anyone in need

Good to know

Located in Brookwood.

Coaling Baptist Church

Food pantry: 3rd Thursdays 10am-12pm.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

11209 Hagler Coaling Rd, Coaling 35453

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Coker UMC

Food pantry: 3rd Fridays 9am.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

14992 Hwy 140, Coker 35452

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Community Soup Bowl

Free hot lunch daily 11am-12:50pm, seven days a week, plus a small emergency food pantry; office M-F 8:30am-1:30pm.

Who

Anyone hungry

Where

1711 23rd Ave, Tuscaloosa 35401

Deacon's Deli Food Ministry - Canterbury Episcopal Chapel

Food for the homeless and very low income; Tuesdays 7-8am.

Who

Homeless and very low-income people

Where

812 5th Ave, Tuscaloosa 35401

First Community Church Outreach

Food pantry: 3rd Saturdays 8am-10am.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

2700 18th St, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Grace Church

Food pantry: 2nd and 4th Thursdays 9:30am-11am.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

2112 Hargrove Rd E, Tuscaloosa 35405

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Grace Presbyterian Church - Table of Grace

Food pantry: Tuesday 12pm-6pm; Thursday & Friday 12pm-2pm.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

201 Hargrove Road, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church - St. Vincent de Paul

SVDP Tuscaloosa

Drive-thru food pantry; SVDP conference may give small amounts for rent/bills and furniture or appliances.

Who

Tuscaloosa residents in need

Where

733 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy, Tuscaloosa 35405

Good to know

Another listing gives (205) 553-9733.

Hope City Church Food Pantry

Food pantry; 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9-10am.

Who

Anyone in need

Where

3800 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa 35404

Good to know

Another listing gives (205) 632-0083.

Maranatha SDA - I Care Food Bank

Food pantry: 1st Sundays 12pm-3pm.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

2614 Herman Ave, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

Food pantry (free). Call or check the listing for distribution days/hours.

Who

Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).

Where

128 39th St. E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

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.

New Dimensions Worship Center

Food pantry: Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-12pm.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

2200 Main Ave, Northport 35473

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

New Heights Community Resource Center

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need

Where

3834 21st St, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

Call for hours.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Association - Christian Ministry Center of Brookwood

Food pantry: Mondays 8:30am-11:30am.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

16914 Hwy 216, Brookwood 35444

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Saint Mark Church Food Pantry

Food pantry: Tuesdays 11:30am-2pm; Wednesdays 9am-10am and 12pm-1pm.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

1421 McFarland Blvd, Northport 35473

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

St. Mark AME - Center of Hope

Food pantry: 2nd Thursdays 10am-2pm.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

2715 18th St, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

St. Matthias Episcopal Church

Food pantry (free). Hours: 3rd Saturday monthly.

Who

Low-income individuals and families; call to confirm requirements (ID/proof of address may be asked).

Where

2310 Skyland E. Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Email

stmatthiaschurch@bellsouth.net

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.

St. Paul AME Church - Kindness Kitchen

Food pantry.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

7901 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa 35405

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

SVdP - Holy Spirit Conference (Tuscaloosa)

SVdP

Emergency assistance and food help; call for days.

Who

Low-income people living in the conference's parish ZIP area; usually a phone intake then home visit; limited funds.

Where

733 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy E, Tuscaloosa 35405

Temporary Emergency Services of Tuscaloosa County

TES

Free food, clothing and household items, plus utility bill help (incl. Alabama Power Project SHARE heating grants); M-F 8am-4:30pm, Sat 8:30am-3pm.

Who

Low-income Tuscaloosa County residents; some help needs a referral

Where

1705 15th St, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

Second number listed: (205) 345-7330.

The Little Closet - A Community Food Pantry

Good Shepherd Foundation

Food pantry; 4th Tuesday 4-6pm (serving as needed while building is under construction).

Who

Samantha, NW Tuscaloosa County and SE Fayette County residents; photo ID and proof of address

Where

13222 Fondren Rd, Berry 35546

Good to know

Listing also says it sits behind the Good Shepherd statue on Hwy 43 N (mile 216-217) in Samantha; confirm location.

Tuscaloosa Church of God - Real Hope

Food pantry: 2nd Saturdays 9am-10am.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

4115 5th Ave, Tuscaloosa 35405

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

United for the Homeless

Food pantry: By appointment.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

9310 AL-69, Northport 35473

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

University Church of Christ - Harvest Hands

Food pantry; Wednesdays 4:30-5pm.

Who

Anyone in need

Where

1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr, Tuscaloosa 35404

UPC Food Pantry (University Presbyterian Church)

Free food and some reduced-price items; 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1:30-3pm, September-May (closed summer).

Who

Anyone in need

Where

1127 8th St, Tuscaloosa 35401

Wallace Chapel Iglesia del Nazareno

Food pantry: Sundays 12pm and Fridays 7pm.

Who

Anyone in need; call to confirm

Where

11391 Tingle Tangle Rd, Vance 35490

Good to know

From the regional food bank's partner list. Call to confirm days and hours.

Weeping Mary Baptist Church

On-site food pantry and soup kitchen, including free breakfast for people experiencing homelessness.

Who

Anyone hungry; homeless welcome

Where

2701 20th St, Tuscaloosa 35401

Good to know

Call for days/hours.

Wings of Grace Relief Center (Forest Lake Baptist Church)

Free groceries, produce and clothing; Thursdays 8:30am-2:30pm.

Who

Anyone in need

Where

3101 Alabama Ave NE, Tuscaloosa 35404

West Alabama Area Agency on Aging

West Alabama Regional Commission

Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.

Who

Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers

United Way 2-1-1

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.

Who

Anyone

West Alabama Food Bank

Regional food bank

Finds the food pantries, mobile markets and meal sites nearest the client's address.

Who

Anyone who needs food

Where

401 65th St, Tuscaloosa 35405

Alabama Ageline / ADRC

Alabama Department of Senior Services

One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.

Who

Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers

Email

ageline@adss.alabama.gov

Alabama WIC

Alabama Department of Public Health

Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support.

Who

Pregnant or new mothers, infants and children under 5 with limited income

Eldercare Locator

U.S. Administration for Community Living

National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.

Who

Older adults and caregivers

Email

eldercarelocator@USAging.org

SNAP food assistance

DHR Tuscaloosa County

Monthly grocery benefits, applied for at the county DHR office or online. Every dollar not spent on food can go toward the bill.

Who

Households under SNAP income limits

Where

3716 12th Ave E, Tuscaloosa 35405

Email

Tuscaloosa@dhr.alabama.gov