Alabama Food Bank’s $3.6M CoronaVirus Relief grant benefits Baldwin pantries
Alabama Food Bank has received a $3.6 Million grant from the Alabama CoronaVirus Relief Fund known as the Alabama Feeding Initiative. The funds will be used to support the Feeding America food banks in Alabama, including Baldwin County, as they respond to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.
“Alabama is a state where neighbors help neighbors, even in the most difficult times,” Governor Kay Ivey said. “
The Coronavirus pandemic presented significant challenges around the world, as well as here at home in our own state. Food banks in communities across Alabama have been a lifeline for those in need, and I am proud to be able to put these funds toward the Initiative. I remain committed to getting these CARES Act funds into the hands of those who need it.”
The Alabama Food Bank’s eight members collectively distributed 73.5M lbs of food in FY2020 through their 1,573 partner food pantries.
Besides obtaining more food and funds, the AFN creating partnerships to help alleviate hunger in Alabama. The network includes emergency food pantries, pantrys and soup kitchens. Pictured: Volunteers help at AFN partner, The Christian Service Center.
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South Baldwin County Alabama Food Network Partners
• Christian Service Center; 317 Dolphin Avenue
Gulf Shores, (251) 968-5256; Monday – Friday: 9-noon
• Christian Life Church; 25550 Canal Road, Orange Beach, (251) 967-4840
• Swift Presbyterian Church; 23208 Swift Church Rd, Foley, (251) 943-8367; 2nd and 4th Wednesday; 10-noon
• Miflin Baptist Church; 24687 County Rd. 20, Elberta, (251) 238-7777; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9-noon.
• Faith Factory; 17927 Samantha Dr, Foley, (251) 401-5345; call for an appointment.
• Foley Hispanic Seventh Day; 817 N Cedar St
Foley, (251) 600-9404; Thursdays 1-6.
• New Life in Christ Church; 102 East Berry Avenue, Foley, (251) 943-2225; Mondays noon-3; Tuesdays& Thursdays 9-3
• Calvary Chapel Fellowship of Foley; 1113 A-B North Mckenzie Street, Foley, (251) 943-7990; Thursdays: 9-10:30.
• Read the Red Ministry; 24851 Hwy 98 East #9
Elberta, (251) 609-1524; Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9-noon; Fridays: noon-3
• Greenwood Community Covenant Church; 21950 County Road 36; Summerdale, (251) 752-8309; first & third Saturday; 9-11
• Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church; 12851 Perdido Street; Lillian, (251) 962-7682; 2nd & 4th Tuesday; 9-11
• First Baptist Church of Lillian; 34421 E Barclay Ave; Lillian, (251) 962-2180; Wednesdays at 5:30
• Aqua Port Condos; 12406 Meadson Rd., Pensacola, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-11
• Catholic Social Services of Baldwin County; 23010 Highway 59 North, Robertsdale, (251) 947-2293; call for an appointment.