West Alabama Food Bank

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

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

Today is National Nonprofit Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate YOU. To the volunteers who pack boxes, the lo...
08/17/2026

Today is National Nonprofit Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate YOU. To the volunteers who pack boxes, the local businesses who donate surplus food, and the community members who give what they can - you are the heartbeat of the West Alabama Food Bank. Together, we are bridging the gap between surplus and need, ensuring our neighbors have access to the meals they deserve.

Tag a volunteer or local business below who has supported our mission so we can say a massive thank you!

Welcome back to Tuscaloosa! 🍂 As we kick off a new school year, there’s no better time to make a real impact in our comm...
08/16/2026

Welcome back to Tuscaloosa! 🍂 As we kick off a new school year, there’s no better time to make a real impact in our community.

Pledge to do something meaningful this fall! You can make a huge difference just by volunteering your time with us or rallying your friends and coworkers to host a food drive.

Every single effort helps put meals on the tables of families who need it most. ❤️

Ready to get involved?
📞 Call us at (205) 333-5353 Ext. 110
✉️ Email [email protected]

School is officially back in session! 🎒 While families are checking off school supply lists, we’re focused on another es...
08/10/2026

School is officially back in session! 🎒 While families are checking off school supply lists, we’re focused on another essential: making sure no child goes hungry after the final bell rings.

Every single week, the West Alabama Food Bank packs over 2,000 meals for children across our community so they have food to take home for the weekend. But as the school year ramps up, so does the need.

Your monetary donation helps us purchase nutritious food in bulk, stretching every dollar further to feed more kids. Let’s make sure their backpacks are full of the fuel they need to learn, play, and grow.

Help us fight child hunger right here at home. 💛

westalabamafoodbank.org/donate/


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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