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Help with power, rent, food and basic needs
If bills or groceries are out of reach, these organizations can help. Many have limits on how often you can get assistance, so ask what documents to bring.
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Food
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Anyone who needs food
Find free food near you using their locator. Serves Jefferson County and surrounding counties.
Greater Birmingham Ministries
Low-income families
Food pantry, clothes closet and utility assistance. Call for current days and hours.
Catholic Center of Concern
Open to all in need
Food, clothing and emergency help with rent and utilities.
Holy Rosary
Food pantry and clothes closet. Call for hours.
Serving You Ministries
Food assistance.
Power, rent and other bills
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) runs through community action agencies. The state lists the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama (call center 855-287-1730) for Jefferson County. Find your own county’s agency on the county pages.
JCCEO Community Services
Low-income Jefferson County residents
Community services office. Ask what assistance is available.
Greater Birmingham Ministries
Low-income families
Food pantry, clothes closet and utility assistance. Call for current days and hours.
Catholic Center of Concern
Open to all in need
Food, clothing and emergency help with rent and utilities.
Urban Ministry
Rent, utilities and prescription help
Salvation Army Social Services
Jefferson and St. Clair counties
Bridge Ministries
One-time help
One-time help with rent and utility bills. Call 211 for current contact details.
Health, benefits and legal help
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Benefits such as SNAP
Christ Health Center
Low-cost care
Medical and dental care.
Cahaba Medical Care
Low-cost care
Medical and dental care.
Legal Aid Society
Free civil legal help for those who qualify.
Alabama 211
Free, any hour
Dial 211 or search online for any need not listed here.