West Alabama Food Bank

West Alabama Food Bank Our mission is to fight hunger and food insecurity in nine West Alabama counties.

This Labor Day, we honor and appreciate the hardworking individuals and families who keep West Alabama moving forward ev...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we honor and appreciate the hardworking individuals and families who keep West Alabama moving forward every day.

For many local families, wages simply do not stretch far enough when unexpected medical expenses, car repairs, or rising grocery costs hit. Nobody should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.

We are proud to work alongside our community partners to provide emergency food assistance with dignity and care.

If you or a neighbor needs food support, visit westalabamafoodbank.org/find-food. To help us support local working families, make a tax-deductible gift at westalabamafoodbank.org/donate.

September is Hunger Action Month, an entire month dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring collective action against...
09/05/2026

September is Hunger Action Month, an entire month dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring collective action against food insecurity. 🧡

Did you know 1 in 5 neighbors face the reality of an empty pantry?

When you partner with the West Alabama Food Bank, your support fuels mobile pantries, emergency food boxes, and weekend snack programs for local kids.

Every dollar and every volunteer hour makes a measurable difference. Visit westalabamafoodbank.org/donate to make a gift today or sign up to volunteer this month!

Today is National Food Bank Day, and we are celebrating the incredible heart of West Alabama! 🍎Hunger relief is not some...
09/05/2026

Today is National Food Bank Day, and we are celebrating the incredible heart of West Alabama! 🍎

Hunger relief is not something we do alone. It happens because of dedicated warehouse volunteers, local retail partners, agency food pantries, and generous neighbors who show up consistently for our community.

As we head into the fall season, the need across our rural and urban communities remains significant.

Help us keep our shelves stocked and ready to serve. Visit westalabamafoodbank.org/donate to make a contribution, or share this post to help spread the word!

Nutritious food is essential at every stage of life, yet many older adults in our community face impossible choices betw...
08/31/2026

Nutritious food is essential at every stage of life, yet many older adults in our community face impossible choices between buying medicine, paying utilities, or buying groceries.

Through our Senior Box Program, we deliver boxes packed with nutritious food to seniors experiencing food insecurity across West Alabama, giving them the dietary support they need and the dignity they deserve.

We couldn't do this without your continued generosity. Help us care for the seniors who built our communities by donating today at the link in our bio.

https://westalabamafoodbank.org/donate/

Did you know that just $1 can provide 6 meals for families facing food insecurity? Because of our purchasing power and p...
08/28/2026

Did you know that just $1 can provide 6 meals for families facing food insecurity?

Because of our purchasing power and partnerships, your monetary donations stretch incredibly far. The West Alabama Food Bank serves 9 counties: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa. In every single one of those counties, there are neighbors who need our help.

Help us bridge the gap between surplus and need today. Click the link below to make a financial contribution and see exactly how far your dollar can go!

https://westalabamafoodbank.org/donate/

Breakfast for dinner, anyone? 🥞 A warm stack of pancakes is a comforting, kid-friendly favorite that brings the whole fa...
08/25/2026

Breakfast for dinner, anyone? 🥞 A warm stack of pancakes is a comforting, kid-friendly favorite that brings the whole family around the table.

Right now, we’re running low on these simple, shelf-stable staples. We want to ensure every family in West Alabama has what they need to make easy, filling meals - whether it's for a busy morning or a fun breakfast-for-dinner night!

Next time you’re at the grocery store, please consider grabbing a box of "just add water" pancake mix, a bottle of syrup, and some chocolate chips to donate. Drop them off at our warehouse this week to help us stock the shelves and support our community!

Thank you for always showing up for your neighbors! 💛

🍽️ TO DONATE FOOD
Find a drop-off spot or bring food to our center at 401 65th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 on Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. or Friday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For many of our neighbors in rural areas, the nearest grocery store is over 25 miles away. This lack of access makes put...
08/24/2026

For many of our neighbors in rural areas, the nearest grocery store is over 25 miles away. This lack of access makes putting fresh, healthy food on the table a daily struggle.

Our Mobile Pantry bridges that gap by delivering truckloads of fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples directly to communities facing limited food access across West Alabama.

You can be the hope on wheels for these families.

💛 Interested in sponsoring a Mobile Pantry?
Contact [email protected] to learn more.

Welcome back to Tuscaloosa, UA students! Roll Tide! 🐘 As you settle into a new semester and get involved with your stude...
08/22/2026

Welcome back to Tuscaloosa, UA students! Roll Tide! 🐘 As you settle into a new semester and get involved with your student organizations, fraternities, and sororities, consider coming together for a great cause.

Hosting a food drive with your student group is an incredible way to give back to the local community that you call home. We are always in need of shelf-stable food to keep our neighbors fed.

Rally your members and start a drive this month! Here is exactly what we need most right now:

🥜 Peanut butter & jelly
🥣 Cereal & oatmeal
🧀 Mac & cheese
🍝 Pasta & rice

For assistance and more information, please contact [email protected]

Is your summer garden overflowing with tomatoes, squash, or peppers? Don't let that beautiful fresh produce go to waste!...
08/20/2026

Is your summer garden overflowing with tomatoes, squash, or peppers? Don't let that beautiful fresh produce go to waste! Fresh fruits and vegetables are some of our most requested items, but they can be the hardest to keep in stock.

Share the bounty with your neighbors! Drop off your extra garden harvest at our warehouse and help us put fresh, healthy food on the tables of West Alabama families.

🍽️ TO DONATE FOOD
Find a drop-off spot or bring food to our center at 401 65th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 on Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. or Friday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

As kids head back to school across West Alabama, we need to make sure they have the fuel they need to learn and grow. Bu...
08/18/2026

As kids head back to school across West Alabama, we need to make sure they have the fuel they need to learn and grow. But for many students, the weekends mean missing out on reliable meals. Our Backpack Meals program bridges that gap, providing kid-friendly, nutritious food to take home on Friday afternoons.

Help us ensure no child in our community goes hungry this school year. For $140, you can help provide one child a meal every weekend for the entire school year! Click the link below to donate today!

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/wafb

Address

401 65th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL
35405

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+12053335353

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