MONTGOMERY – “State agencies must take immediate steps to ensure households receive their full November allotments promptly.” That’s the message the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service delivered […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama is “stepping up to help,” Gov. Kay Ivey said today after releasing $2 million of the state’s emergency funds to go toward eight food banks, serving all […]

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is inviting museum visitors to give back and get a discount on general admission this month. With the donation of non-perishable food […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Downtown Rescue Mission is calling on the community for support as the government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for more than 752,000 Alabamians, including more than 3,250 residents in […]

ATHENS — The Limestone County Bar Association has donated $20,000 to Community Table (formerly Limestone County Churches Involved, or L.C.C.I.) to help provide food and  resources to individuals and families […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama recipients of SNAP benefits will not receive their payments effective this Saturday, the Alabama Department of Human Resources announced. The DHR said it “received specific guidance” from […]

WASHINGTON — Citing the availability a of $5 billion contingency fund, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell joined 213 House Democrats in a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding that […]

HUNTSVILLE — To help furloughed employees and other local families experiencing food insecurity, One Generation Away is hosting a food box distribution this weekend. OneGenAway’s Mobile Pantry will be at […]

HUNTSVILLE — With a target to fight homelessness, Downtown Rescue Mission is once again hosting its Shoot for Shelter Clay Shooting Tournament. The mission, which served 442,070 meals and distributed […]

NORMAL — The Bulldog Market, established at Alabama A&M University in 2021, was created to address the growing need for food assistance among students. Coordinated by the Service and Learning Department and […]

HUNTSVILLE — An increased demand for services and food has left the cupboards nearly bare at the Downtown Rescue Mission. The Huntsville mission, which served 442,070 meals and distributed 3,939 […]

MONTGOMERY — Citing the U.S. House budget reconciliation bill that would place food assistance for more than 750,000 Alabamians at critical risk, 50 organizations across the state urged Gov. Kay […]

HUNTSVILLE – The number of North Alabama families facing food insecurity has continued to increase, according to new numbers released by Feeding America.  According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville City Schools, in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Education, will begin its annual Summer Food Service Program next month. The program will operate Monday through Thursday, […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Stamp Out Hunger food drive has been running for more than 30 years, delivering food to millions of people. And, it is is especially important this year […]

SHEFFIELD – For 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in our communities. This year, the initiative expands to include a Family […]

HUNTSVILLE– With the holidays now here, the Food Bank of North Alabama is requesting the community join the annual effort to fight food insecurity among its residents. As part of […]

HUNTSVILLE- The Food Bank of North Alabama, which has seen a marked increase in food insecurity around the area, recently received a sizeable donation from Publix Super Market Charities. The […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University’s new community farm partnership with the Madison County Commission now has a name. The People’s Patch provides a unique opportunity for AAMU faculty, students, and community […]

SHEFFIELD – Seven organizations in the seven counties served by Bank Independent, along with the Helping Hands Foundation, received a boost following the 10th annual Food Share Drive. The event […]

DECATUR – Same passionate request, different location and with a bit of name change. The 12th annual 2024 Barrels (and Boxes) of Love non-perishable food drive for the Decatur/Morgan County […]

MONTGOMERY – “Sometimes people need a helping hand to lift themselves up when they are going through hard times,”  Gov. Kay Ivey said in awarding more than $600,000 in grants […]

ATHENS — The Full Tummy Project, which is helping to end hunger and food insecurity in Limestone County, has appointed Athens native Amanda Jones as its director. Jones has been […]