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Children and families program · Alabaster

Vineyard Family Services — Backpack Buddies

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Next distribution

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Published schedule: School year — weekend food sent home with children.

Times are Central. “Open now” is only shown for a published window, from undisputed sources, with no appointment or referral needed.

What to expect

  • Families submit an assistance request form on the website.
  • Serves: Children across Shelby County.

What you need to bring

  • AppointmentNot required
  • Agency referralNot required
  • ApplicationRequired

Service area: Children across Shelby County

Where

1359 Royalty Drive, Alabaster, AL 35007 · also 2834-H Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124

Approximate location: the map pin is placed at the centre of town, not at the door. Use the street address.

Directions OpenStreetMap On our map

Their own pages

Sources (3)

  1. County / food bankShelby County Food Resource Guide 2025

    Shelby County, Alabama · retrieved

    • Static PDF with no per-entry verification dates. Missing 15 sites that are active elsewhere.
  2. ProviderVineyard Family Services

    retrieved

  3. ProviderVineyard Family Services Facebook page — Backpack Buddies

    retrieved

    Confirms an active Backpack Buddies program coordinated with Shelby County, Alabaster City and Pelham City school counselors.

    • Facebook login may be required to open this.

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