Below are Food and Clothing Resources in Shelby County. Always call ahead as it is subject to change.
Address: 7993 Hwy. 62 Vincent, AL
Contact: Pastor Kurt Russell
Phone: (205)672-2827 OR (205)601-5362
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s):
Bread Day: Saturdays, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Open to all Shelby County residents. First come, first served
Food Pantry: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. United Way qualified recipients only
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Any day at any reasonable hour. Please call Pastor Russell for appointment.
Donation Needs: Food goods of any type.
Volunteer Needs: Yes. Pleas contact for more information.
Address: 2100 County Rd. 52 E Pelham, AL
Phone: (205)664-0120
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): Every 3rd Saturday of the month. Program helps residents of Shelby County with food and clothing
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Call for more information
Donation Needs: Food, Clothing
Volunteer Needs: Call for more information
Address: P.O. Box 66 Westover, AL
Contact: Leta Tharp
Email: 1tharp@alyh.org
Phone: (205)678-4449
Donation Day(s)/Time(s):
Food: Please call Leta Tharp for details.
Clothing: Please call Mike Gyurko for details. (205) 595-9503
Volunteer Needs: None at this time.
Address: 530 1st Ave SW Alabaster, AL
Contact: Pastor Ken Stroup
Email: pastorstroup@gmail.com
Phone: (205)663-9295
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): Third Thursday every month, 9:00am-Noon. Also by appointment. Fill out short application
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Please call for appointment.
Donation Needs: All foods.
Volunteer Needs: Yes. Please contact for more information.
Address: 903 3rd Ave. NW Alabaster, AL
Contact: Michelle Weaver
Email: ladyweaver40@gmail.com
Phone: (205)222-6809
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s):
Every 2nd and 4th Monday, excluding major holidays.
Walk-ins after 2:00pm. Appointment accepted for special requests prior to 2:00pm.
Make an appointment to fill out paperwork.
Must have social security card, piece of mail showing physical address, list of monthly expenses and proof of income.
Distributions limited to residents of north Montevallo, Helena, Pelham, Alabaster and Maylene.
Donation Day(s)/Time(S): Anytime. Please call.
Donation Needs: Anything
Volunteer needs: Yes- food drive sponsorship and other assistance. Please call Michelle Weaver
Address: 2304 12th Ave North Birmingham, AL
Contact: Lila
Email: frontdoor@gbm.org
Phone: (205)326-6821
Website: www.gbm.org
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s):
Every Friday- start at 9:00am and can usually assist the first 50.
Tuesdays and Thursdays clothes distribution from 9-11am.
Help with bills one a month. Call for more information.
For food distribution, the recipient must bring proof of income, proof of residency, picture ID and the Social Security cards of everyone who lives at the residence. First come, first served.
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm. There is a receiving area, and you can sign a receipt book to make your donation tax deductible.
Donation Needs: Meats, bread, canned goods, frozen foods.
Volunteer Needs: Penny Brown, volunteer coordinator (205)305-9334
Address: 1815 Patton Chapel Rd. Birmingham, AL
Contact: Becky Donnelly or the church secretary
Phone: (205)822-2173
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): Information Is released once a referral is obtained. Call the United Way at (205)323-0000 to obtain a referral.
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Call for details.
Donation Needs: Anything
Volunteer Needs: Not at this time.
A program of the Lighthouse Community Church
Address: 10671 Gallups Crossroads Harpersville, AL
Contact: Gloria Tate or Judy Griffes
Email: tlcc2000@bellsouth.net
Phone: (2050672-3233
Website: www.thelighthousecommunitychurch.com
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm Please call for other arrangements.
Donation Needs: Any foods with reasonable shelf life.
Volunteer Needs: Please call if interested in volunteering.
Address: 1430 Hwy 47 Columbiana, AL
Contact: Pastor Chris Taylor
Email: luvtominister@yahoo.com
Phone: (205)669-0070
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): Please call for an appointment. Please call for specific needs.
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Please call to make an appointment. Please call for specific needs.
Donation Needs: All foods and clothing. Short term emergency aid is also available.
Volunteer Needs: Not at this time.
After School and Outreach
Address: 100 Mt. Olive Alabaster, AL
Contact: Cindy Hawkins
Email: kids1st@att.net
Phone: (205)706-9467
Website: www.kidsfirstawareness.org
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): Monday through Friday, 3:00pm-6:00pm. Please provide proof of residency.
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Please call Cindy Hawkins
Donation Needs: Accepts all types of food. Also accepts clothing, school supplies and appliances. Must provide proof of residency.
Volunteer Needs: Yes. Please call Cindy Hawkins. Also need math and reading tutors.
Address: 2699 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL
Contact: Roddy Cooper or Dianne Cesario
Email: oakmtnmissions@yahoo.com
Phone: (205)685-5757
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30am-1:00pm. Must have a referral from a school counselor.
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-1:00pm.
Donation Needs: Nonperishable food items, clothing, household items, furniture and appliances, monetary support
Volunteer Needs: Yes, ages 15 and up.
Address: 108 Plaza Circle Suite E Alabaster, AL
Contact: Sgt. Andy Bailey
Email: andy_bailey@uss.salvationarmy.org
Phone: (205)663-7105
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): Call Carolyn McGilzray for an appointment.
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Monday through Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm, closed 12:00pm-12:30pm
Donation Needs: Bread, dry goods, canned goods
Volunteer Needs: Yes, especially during food drives
Address: 205 Walton Street Columbiana, AL
Contact: Keith Brown
Email: keith@shelbybaptist.org
Phone: (205)669-7858
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00am-11:30am by appointment. Must bring documentation to prove Shelby County residency, Social Security numbers and house income.
Volunteer Needs: Yes.
Phone: (205)323-0000 or call 211
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s): If you call this number, they can match you with Food Banks and other resources In your area and give you a referral to visit them.
Address: 28 Valley Street Montevallo, AL
Contact: Any Social Worker
Email: shelbyea@birch.net
Phone: (205)665-1942 or (205)665-7855
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s):
Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm, closed 12:00-1:00pm for lunch.
Call and make an appointment to talk with a Case Manager or Social Worker.
There needs to be something that has happened that has gotten you behind (i.e. you bought tires this month, so making ends meet is more difficult this month than another.
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, closed from 12:00-1:00pm for lunch.
Donation Needs: Peanut butter, pasta, breakfast Items, staple goods (toilet paper, soap and laundry detergent).
Volunteer Needs: Not at the food pantry at this time; however during summer or Christmas break, extra help is needed. Staffing at the Thrift store is needed.
Address: 656 Hwy 8 Montevallo, AL
Contact: Jeff Moore or Shelly Logan (church secretary)
Email: shelly@upperroomchurch.org
Phone: (205)445-3383 or (205)665-4993 (church phone)
Distribution Day(s)/Time(s):
Second Saturday of the month at 10:00am (please call to make sure the schedule has not changed before going).
Must have a certain income level to qualify (eligible for food stamps, Medicare, etc.)
There is a form to fill out to provide information regarding income.
Donation Day(s)/Time(s): Flexible- call before you come to make sure there is enough manpower to help and that someone is there to receive it.
Donation Needs: Any food, soaps, laundry detergent and diapers.
Volunteer Needs: Call for more information.