HOMELESS SHELTERS & FOOD BANKS
HOMELESS SHELTERS & FOOD BANKS
HOMELESS SHELTERS
Homeless Shelter Directory
The most complete list of shelters in the US. The shelters listed below are emergency shelters but many are general homeless shelters or transitional housing opportunities. Please note that many of these facilites have waiting lists (some are very long). Please call ahead to check availability first.
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/state/alabama
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD)
Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources in communities across the country. Click on one of the categories above, enter your location, and click Search to get started.
https://www.hud.gov/findshelter
At risk of Homelessness?
Contact a person in your local community who helps people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
https://www.hudexchange.info/housing-and-homeless-assistance/homeless-help/
FOOD BANKS AND FOOD PANTRIES
FEEDING AMERICA
We know that hunger is a complex issue, so we're tackling it from all angles. We're working to improve access to nutritious food, expand economic security, and advocate for policies that make it easier for people to get the food they need.
We’re part of a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and community-based organizations in the United States working to create a future where no one is hungry.
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank/all-food-banks
State-by-state directory of food pantries, soup kitchens, and non-profits offering free food.
Connects people with fresh produce to local food pantries.
Find food pantries accepting fresh food donations.
WhyHunger’s Find Food Database
Search by city, state, or zip code for food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs.
Includes an emergency hotline (1-800-5-HUNGRY).
Salvation Army Food Assistance
Offers food pantries, hot meal programs, and holiday food assistance.
FOOD FOR SENIOR RESOURCES
National Meal Delivery Programs for Seniors
Meals on Wheels America
Delivers nutritious meals to seniors at no cost or low cost.
Search by ZIP code to find a local provider.
Services often include in-person visits and wellness checks.
Eldercare Locator
A U.S. government tool to find local senior meal programs.
Includes nutrition assistance, home meal delivery, and community meal sites.
Call 1-800-677-1116 for help.
Feeding America – Senior Grocery Programs
Provides monthly food boxes for seniors through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
Contact local food banks for home delivery options.
Mom’s Meals (Medicaid/Medicare Covered)
Delivers fully-prepared refrigerated meals to seniors.
Some Medicare/Medicaid plans cover the cost.
Meals meet medical and dietary needs (diabetes-friendly, renal, low-sodium, etc.).
God’s Love We Deliver
Provides free meals to seniors and people with serious illnesses.
Available in New York City, Hudson County (NJ), and other regions.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Provides a free monthly food box to low-income seniors (60+).
Call your local food bank to check eligibility & home delivery options.