Community Market of East Alabama

Community Market of East Alabama The Community Market serves Lee County & functions as an extension of the Food Bank of East Alabama. Brown Bag Seniors are served Monday and Tuesday mornings.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Community Market of the Food Bank of East Alabama increases access to healthy food for all people that are in need and serves in ways that cultivate dignity, self-sufficiency, empowerment and provide for a strong community. The Community Market, a program of the Food Bank of East Alabama, provides a friendly grocery-store environment for eligible Lee County families. The Community Market hosts the Senior Lee County Brown Bag Program. Families and individuals seeking assistance are served Wednesday-Friday. Items available include pantry staples, perishable goods, frozen foods, fresh produce, cleaning products and personal care items. Overhead expenses are covered by support from local governments and organizations, and financial contributions from individuals, churches and civic clubs are transformed into food for hungry people. Donations are tax-deductible and can be mailed to 355 Industry Drive, Auburn, AL 36832

If you have an emergency need for food, call 334-749-8844 to make an appointment. You will need to bring the following things when you come to the Community Market: Photo ID and Proof of Lee County residency. Physical Location: 3810-C Pepperell Parkway Opelika, Alabama 3680
Mailing Address:355 Industry Drive, Auburn, Alabama 36832
For more information on this and other programs, see https://foodbankofeastalabama.com/

Sometimes a simple gesture can brighten someone’s day. ❤️LouAnne gave us these beautiful flowers as part of her plan to ...
09/11/2026

Sometimes a simple gesture can brighten someone’s day. ❤️

LouAnne gave us these beautiful flowers as part of her plan to recognize the brilliant women in leadership at the Community Market. Today, I passed them along to Chloe, one of our wonderful Friday volunteers, so she could enjoy them.

Chloe gives her time and her heart to our Community Market, and I thought she deserved a little reminder of how appreciated she is.

Today we want to give a very special thank-you to Buck for more than six wonderful years of volunteering at the Communit...
09/10/2026

Today we want to give a very special thank-you to Buck for more than six wonderful years of volunteering at the Community Market!

Buck has been such a dependable and valued part of our team. His willingness to help, his great teamwork, and especially that smile of his have brought encouragement and joy to so many people over the years.

As Buck takes some time away, we want him to know just how much he will be missed. The Community Market won’t be quite the same without seeing his smiling face and having him here to lend a hand.

Buck, thank you for giving your time, sharing your kindness, and being such an important part of our Community Market family. We are so grateful for these past six years and hope you know how much you are appreciated. We’ll miss you and look forward to seeing you again!

A big thank-you to our friends at The Campus Kitchen for the incredible work they do to help fight hunger in our communi...
09/10/2026

A big thank-you to our friends at The Campus Kitchen for the incredible work they do to help fight hunger in our community!

Through their partnership with the Community Market, surplus food from Auburn’s campus dining halls is recovered and transformed into meals that help nourish our shoppers.

About The Campus Kitchen:
Fighting food waste and hunger all at once by recovering excess food from on-campus dining halls and serving nutritious meals to those in need. Our student-led 501(c)3 non-profit organization is dedicated to empowering volunteers and promoting sustainability in Auburn's community and the broader Lee County area.

We’re so thankful for the energy, smiles, and willingness to help that Auburn High School’s Transition/Life Skills Class...
09/10/2026

We’re so thankful for the energy, smiles, and willingness to help that Auburn High School’s Transition/Life Skills Class!

Today was extra special as they helped stock the fruits and vegetables and freezers with a Food Bank delivery. It was their first time helping with a delivery, and they did a great job jumping in and working together!

We are so grateful for our friends at The Campus Kitchen for their ongoing commitment to fighting hunger in our communit...
09/06/2026

We are so grateful for our friends at The Campus Kitchen for their ongoing commitment to fighting hunger in our community!

Thank you, Campus Kitchen, for turning surplus food into meaningful support for our community. We are grateful for all you do!

About The Campus Kitchen:
Fighting food waste and hunger all at once by recovering excess food from on-campus dining halls and serving nutritious meals to those in need. Our student-led 501(c)3 non-profit organization is dedicated to empowering volunteers and promoting sustainability in Auburn's community and the broader Lee County area.

Every week, our 114 wonderful volunteers help make a difference at the Community Market. ❤️They welcome our shoppers wit...
09/05/2026

Every week, our 114 wonderful volunteers help make a difference at the Community Market. ❤️

They welcome our shoppers with a smile, help with paperwork and check-in, assist throughout their shopping experience, and make sure they are checked out and ready to go. Behind the scenes, they stock shelves, sort and organize food, and take care of the many tasks that keep the Market running smoothly.

They pour their time, kindness, and love into everything they do, and we are so grateful for each and every one of them.

Our volunteers truly make a difference!

Just a reminder--the Community Market will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will reope...
09/04/2026

Just a reminder--the Community Market will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday with regular hours of operation.

Newly released data indicate that people in food-insecure households reported needing an additional $23.16 per person pe...
09/04/2026

Newly released data indicate that people in food-insecure households reported needing an additional $23.16 per person per week to have just enough money to cover their food needs. Programs like the Mobile Pantry, Community Market, and Backpack Program help our neighbors fill those gaps when there just isn't enough.

Hunger Action Month, we're challenging our followers to set up an empty jar at home or work to collect their pocket change for the Food Bank. Every coin adds up to make a big difference in our mission to feed our neighbors.

We were so happy to have the wonderful students from Opelika High School’s Transition/Life Skills Class join us again on...
09/03/2026

We were so happy to have the wonderful students from Opelika High School’s Transition/Life Skills Class join us again on Thursday!

They wanted to come back, and we were thrilled to have them! Their smiles, positive attitudes, and willingness to help make such a difference at the Community Market.

We’re grateful to have them back and look forward to another great year together!

Wednesdays are always brighter thanks to the wonderful students from Auburn High School’s Transition/Life Skills Class!E...
09/03/2026

Wednesdays are always brighter thanks to the wonderful students from Auburn High School’s Transition/Life Skills Class!

Each week, they arrive ready to serve, learn, and lend a hand wherever needed. Their positive attitudes, teamwork, and willingness to jump in make such a difference at the Community Market.

During their time with us, they’ve built confidence, developed valuable life skills, and gained experiences that help prepare them for the future. It’s truly a joy to watch them learn and grow.

We are so thankful for the heart, energy, and dedication they bring to the Community Market and our community. We’re so happy to have them back and look forward to another wonderful year together!

Address

1606 1st Avenue
Opelika, AL
36801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11:30am
Tuesday 8:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 11:30am
Friday 8:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

(334) 749-8844

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