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Ranked by how soon you can walk up and get food, with always-open cupboards pulled to the top. Use the filters to narrow by town, day and what you need to bring. Distance sorting is only used if you ask for it.

This page was prepared for Saturday, September 26, 2026. Today's dates may differ; check this week for the latest.

1. Manna Ministries

   Alabaster · Open now · until 10:00 a.m.

   Open to anyone

   • Groceries
   • Fresh produce

2. Beulah Baptist Church / Shelby Baptist Association — Mobile Food Pantry

   Sterrett · Today · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

   Rules not confirmed — call first

   • Groceries

   This is a one-time event on September 26, 2026 — not a recurring pantry. Contact the Shelby Baptist Association for future mobile pantry dates.

3. Matthew 25-35 Outreach Organization

   Birmingham · Today · 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

   Rules not confirmed — call first

   • Groceries

4. First Baptist Church of Alabaster — Food Ministry

   Alabaster · Monday · noon–2:00 p.m.

   Bring paperwork

   • Groceries

5. Grace Klein Community at Hope Mountain Church

   Calera · Tuesday · noon–2:00 p.m.

   Open to anyone

   • Groceries

6. Mt. Moriah Baptist Church — "Table Time"

   Calera · Wednesday · from 5:00 p.m.

   Open to anyone

   • Hot meal

7. Asbury United Methodist Church

   Birmingham · Wednesday · 2:00–3:30 p.m.

   Bring paperwork

   • Groceries

8. Alabaster Little Free Pantry

   Alabaster · Always open · self-serve

   Open to anyoneAlways open

   • Groceries
   • Baby and hygiene supplies

9. Aldrich First Baptist Little Free Pantry

   Montevallo · Always open · self-serve

   Open to anyoneAlways open

   • Groceries
   • Baby and hygiene supplies

10. Chubbfathers People's Pantry Project

    Alabaster · Always open · self-serve

    Open to anyoneAlways open

    • Groceries
    • Baby and hygiene supplies

11. Harmony Church of Helena — Blessing Box

    Helena · Always open · self-serve

    Open to anyoneAlways open

    • Groceries
    • Baby and hygiene supplies

12. Little Free Community Pantry — University of Montevallo

    Montevallo · Always open · self-serve

    Open to anyoneAlways open

    • Groceries

    Self-reported to the Little Free Pantry map. Exact campus location not specified.

13. St. Andrew's Little Free Pantry

    Montevallo · Always open · self-serve

    Open to anyoneAlways open

    • Groceries
    • Baby and hygiene supplies

14. Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama

    Columbiana · Monday · 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (office hours)

    Appointment needed

15. Love in Action

    Pelham · Monday · 9:00–11:00 a.m. (office hours)

    Appointment needed

    • Groceries

16. Oak Mountain Missions

    Pelham · Monday · 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (office hours)

    Referral required

    • Groceries

17. The Salvation Army — Shelby County

    Alabaster · Monday · 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (office hours)

    Appointment needed

    • Groceries

18. Shelby Emergency Assistance (SEA)

    Montevallo · Monday · 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (office hours)

    Appointment needed

    • Groceries

19. Build-A-Bridge Community Pantry

    Vincent · Monday · 1:00–4:00 p.m. (office hours)

    Appointment neededService area limitsSources disagree

    • Groceries

    Sources disagree about this listing. Check the details under “How we know this” and confirm with the provider before going.

20. Shelby Baptist Association — Daily Bread Shop

    Columbiana · Monday · 9:00–11:00 a.m. (office hours)

    Appointment neededSources disagree

    • Groceries
    • Baby and hygiene supplies

    Sources disagree about this listing. Check the details under “How we know this” and confirm with the provider before going.

21. Present-Truth Tabernacle Ministries

    Montevallo · Sun, Oct 4 · from 11:30 a.m.

    Open to anyone

    • Groceries

22. Alabaster YMCA — Food Box Distribution

    Alabaster · Tue, Oct 6 · time not published

    Open to anyone

    • Groceries

    Distribution time is not published — call ahead to confirm before you go.

23. Westwood Baptist Church — Harvest House

    Alabaster · Tue, Oct 6 · 10:00 a.m.–noon

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

24. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

    Helena · Sat, Oct 10 · noon–2:00 p.m.

    Bring paperworkService area limits

    • Groceries

25. Alabaster Church of God

    Alabaster · Thu, Oct 15 · 10:00 a.m.–noon

    Appointment needed

    • Groceries

26. Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit

    Alabaster · Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00–11:00 a.m.

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

27. Alliance Community Development

    Alabaster · Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 a.m.–noon

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

    Facebook confirms the address and third-Saturday pantry cadence, but not the aggregator's 9 a.m.–noon hours. Call or check the page before visiting.

28. Amazing Grace Church

    Alabaster · Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00–11:00 a.m.

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

    Facebook confirms the pantry, address and phone, but not the aggregator's third-Saturday 9–11 schedule. Call or check the page before visiting.

29. Wildwood Chapel

    Columbiana · Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 a.m.–noon

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

    Facebook confirms the address, drive-through format and historical third-Saturday service, but the evidence is from 2021. Confirm the current date and start time before visiting.

30. Helping Hands Ministry — Church at the Cross Road

    Harpersville · Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00–4:00 p.m.

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

    Schedule changed from older directory data. Use the current Facebook page and check for same-day cancellations before visiting.

31. Montevallo Mobile Pantry

    Montevallo · Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00–11:00 a.m.

    Open to anyoneSources disagree

    • Groceries
    • Fresh produce

    Sources disagree about this listing. Check the details under “How we know this” and confirm with the provider before going.

32. FeedBHM Pelham (Grace Klein Community)

    Pelham · Times not published — call first

    Open to anyone

    • Groceries

    Specific days and times for this site are not published. Call before referring anyone.

33. Upper Room Church Blessing Box

    Montevallo · Times not published — call first

    Open to anyone

    • Groceries
    • Baby and hygiene supplies

    Only a community restocking post was found. Confirm that the box remains available and accessible before relying on it.

34. Our Light Ministry

    Leeds · Every other Wednesday · next date not published — check before going

    Bring paperworkService area limits

    • Groceries

    Serve dates are posted individually. The 11 a.m.–2 p.m. time is confirmed for August 26, 2026, not guaranteed for every date.

35. Enon Baptist Church — Food Ministry

    Montevallo · Dates announced one at a time — check the provider

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries
    • Fresh produce

    Irregular schedule. Check the provider's Facebook page before visiting; the September 16 date is not a recurring promise.

36. Episcopal Church of St. Francis of Assisi

    Indian Springs Village · Times not published — call first

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

    No published hours. Call before referring anyone.

37. Upper Room Church

    Montevallo · Times not published — call first

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

    No published hours. Call before referring anyone.

38. Ward Chapel AME Church

    Montevallo · Every other Tuesday · next date not published — check before going

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

    Facebook says every other Tuesday but gives no time or next date. Check the page or call before referring anyone.

39. Wilsonville Mobile Pantry

    Wilsonville · Monthly, a Tuesday · next date not published — check before going

    Rules not confirmed — call firstSources disagree

    • Groceries

    Two addresses have circulated for this pantry — use Helms Park, per the current local Facebook reminder. Confirm the monthly date in the local Facebook group and arrive early; supplies are limited.

40. Vineyard Family Services — Backpack Buddies

    Alabaster · Times not published — call first

    Apply and be approved

41. Heavenly Smile, Inc.

    Chelsea · Times not published — call first

    Appointment needed

    • Groceries

42. Jacob's Ladder Ministries

    Columbiana · Times not published — call first

    Appointment needed

    • Groceries

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