Food pantries in Shelby County, Alabama

Church and community pantries that hand out groceries on a set day, usually once or twice a month. Most are drive-through. Check the requirements on each listing — a few ask for ID or proof of residency, and a few work by appointment or referral only.

1. Manna Ministries

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

   Open to anyone

   • Groceries
   • Fresh produce

2. Matthew 25-35 Outreach Organization

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

   Rules not confirmed — call first

   • Groceries

3. First Baptist Church of Alabaster — Food Ministry

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

   Bring paperwork

   • Groceries

4. Asbury United Methodist Church

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

   Bring paperwork

   • Groceries

5. Love in Action

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

   Appointment needed

   • Groceries

6. Oak Mountain Missions

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

   Referral required

   • Groceries

7. The Salvation Army — Shelby County

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

   Appointment needed

   • Groceries

8. Shelby Emergency Assistance (SEA)

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

   Appointment needed

   • Groceries

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Present-Truth Tabernacle Ministries

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

    Open to anyone

    • Groceries

12. Westwood Baptist Church — Harvest House

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

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

13. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

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

    Bring paperworkService area limits

    • Groceries

14. Alabaster Church of God

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

    Appointment needed

    • Groceries

15. Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit

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

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Upper Room Church

    Montevallo · Times not published — call first

    Rules not confirmed — call first

    • Groceries

    No published hours. Call before referring anyone.

23. 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.

24. Jacob's Ladder Ministries

    Columbiana · Times not published — call first

    Appointment needed

    • Groceries