Local in Tuscaloosa County (6)
The Salvation Army Tuscaloosa Corps
Salvation Army Center of Hope
Local · Tuscaloosa County, AL
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.
(205) 632-3691
- 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.
Catholic Social Services of West Alabama
Catholic Family Services
Local · Tuscaloosa County, AL
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.
(205) 759-1268
- 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).
Christ Episcopal Church - Emergency Assistance
Local · Tuscaloosa County, AL
Limited help with water, gas and power bills, rent and deposits (focus on back rent to prevent eviction); Mondays only.
(205) 758-4252
- Who
- Tuscaloosa residents in crisis; about once every 6 months
- Where
- 605 Lurleen Wallace Blvd N, Tuscaloosa 35401
- Good to know
- Funds limited; call Monday morning.
SVdP - Holy Spirit Conference (Tuscaloosa)
SVdP
Local · Tuscaloosa County, AL
Emergency assistance and food help; call for days.
(205) 561-0282
- 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
Local · Tuscaloosa County, AL
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.
(205) 758-5535
- 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.
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 Tuscaloosa County (6)
LIHEAP energy assistance
Community Service Programs of West Alabama
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.
833-836-7817
- Who
- Income at or under 150% of the federal poverty level. Heating season: Oct 1 – Apr 30.
- Where
- 601 Black Bears Way, Tuscaloosa 35401
- Good to know
- Office line: 205-752-5429. Clients 60 and older can call 205-469-0386. This is the LIHEAP agency for Tuscaloosa 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
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
Spire Alabama assistance
Spire Alabama (natural gas)
Statewide, AL
Waives the monthly charge for SSI households, DollarHelp toward gas bills, payment plans and budget billing.
1-800-292-4008
- Who
- Spire customers; SSI households for the waiver; up to 300% of poverty for DollarHelp
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 Service Programs of West Alabama
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.
833-836-7817
- Who
- Income at or under 200% of the federal poverty level
- Where
- 601 Black Bears Way, Tuscaloosa 35401
- Good to know
- Office line: 205-752-5429. Clients 60 and older can call 205-469-0386.
Other help in Tuscaloosa County