Food Bank of East Alabama

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

📞 Need Help Putting Food on the Table? Apply for SNAP Benefits Over the Phone! 🍽️

Did you know you can apply for SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) without leaving your home? Just pick up the phone, and you could be on your way to accessing assistance for groceries each month.

✅ It’s Easy: Call one of our benefits specialist at 877-833-2550

✅ Convenient: No need for a computer or an in-person visit—get the help you need from the comfort of home.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, a phone call can make a big difference! 🥕🍞

06/05/2026

This is why we're passionate about Saturday's Burger War event--raising money for the kids helped by our Backpack Program.

06/05/2026

It's almost time to meat again for this year's Burger Wars. Tickets go on sale at 10:30 on Saturday morning.

06/04/2026

Tickets go on sale at 10:30 and they go fast! Good food for a good cause.

Burger Wars returns to Downtown Opelika on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m.

Enjoy local burger samples, connect with the community and cast your vote for your favorite entry. Admission is free. Tasting tickets are $2 each. Arrive at 10:30 to get parking and purchase your tickets before they sell out!

06/03/2026

A fun event coming up this Saturday. You won't want to miss it.

Planning to attend Burger Wars? Here are the key details:

The event will take place in Downtown Opelika beginning at 11 a.m. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to arrive early and get their tasting tickets before we sell out!

06/02/2026

☀️ Free summer meals begin today, Tuesday, June 2!

Opelika City Schools will provide free meals for children and teens 18 years old and younger this summer at Opelika High School. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. from June 2 through July 16.

Please note that the program will be closed June 29–July 2.

We encourage families to take advantage of this free resource throughout the summer. 🍎

06/01/2026

Alabama SUN Bucks provides $120 in extra grocery benefits to families (like yours!) in our community.

🍎Most eligible families are automatically enrolled, but some will need to apply. It’s easy to see if you’re eligible and need to apply at https://hubs.ly/Q04jrwVh0.

🍎If you are approved for Alabama SUN Bucks - keep any eye out for your card in the mail!

06/01/2026

What an incredible 2026 Empty Bowls! Congratulations to the whole Opelika team for an outstanding year. As we wrap up this year’s success, we’re already gearing up for the next one.
Save the date: Friday, February 19, 2027
Let the countdown begin!

06/01/2026

Every great burger has a detail that makes it memorable.

As Burger Wars approaches, we want to know: What topping takes a burger to the next level? Share your favorite in the comments and join us Saturday, June 6, in Downtown Opelika.