Hunger Relief

United Way of Central Alabama believes

No one should go hungry

In five of the six counties we serve, more than one in 10 people struggle to access enough food for a healthy life. Across Alabama, nearly 20% of children face uncertainty about their next meal.

United Way works to eliminate hunger through local foodbanks, summer feeding programs, distribution of free groceries, delivery of meals and more.

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Our Hunger Relief Impact

18,418,137

meals were distributed
to individuals and families in need in 2023

443,000

clients received meals in 2023

306,128

meals were served
through Meals on Wheels in 2023

150,951

meals were served
through UWAAA Senior Nutrition Program in 2023


Hunger Relief Solutions

Access to Nutritious Food

Enhancing food security by distributing free groceries, offering in-person and delivery meal services and promoting financial stability.

Child Hunger Elimination

Collaborating with corporate, nonprofit and community partners to create systemic solutions to child hunger.

Emergency Food Assistance

Providing immediate access to food for individuals facing crises such as disasters, homelessness, food scarcity or domestic violence.

Food Distribution Networks

Offering free grocery distribution to those experiencing food insecurity at community centers, churches and nonprofit organizations.

Food Pantry Services

Allowing clients to select essential food items that meet their cultural preferences and nutritional requirements.

Free Meal Programs

Serving meals at emergency shelters and senior centers and delivering daily meals to homebound seniors.

Hunger Prevention Initiatives

Free meals in childcare settings, financial support for food budgets, financial counseling, job training and assistance with SNAP enrollment.

Nutritional Education and Support

Providing resources and education for balanced diets and home food cultivation.

Food Access

Maximizing access to nutritious food and financial stability via free groceries and free meals in-person and by delivery.


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Hunger Relief Partners and Programs

Blount County Aid to Homeless Children (DHR)

provides clothing, extra school fees, medical and dental needs not covered by Medicaid for children in foster care.

Bold Goals Child Hunger Collaborative

builds partnerships between schools and community organizations to support systems that increase children’s access to food.

Chilton County Emergency Assistance Center

provides food, clothing, medication and dental assistance and other essential services for Chilton County residents in crisis.

Christian Love Pantry

provides food, clothing and other essential items for clients in an emergency situation.

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama

collects surplus food and distributes through charitable and other nonprofit organizations to feed hungry people in our five-county area.

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Meals on Wheels of Central Alabama

delivers meals and hope to homebound seniors and disabled individuals throughout Jefferson County.

Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command

offers emergency services for men, women and children, including transitional housing, counseling, food and clothing assistance.

Salvation Army – Walker County

emergency food, clothing, financial aid, lodging and disaster aid to those in need.

Shelby Emergency Assistance

provides assistance in emergency situations and education for clients on how to become more self-sufficient.

St. Clair County Department of Human Resources

emergency assistance (utilities, medicine, school supplies, rent) for families and assistance with needs for children in foster care.