Community Resources Guide

• Senior Nutrition & Wellness program (SNWP) is a multifaceted program focused on providing senior citizens with hunger relief and healthy eating choices. 
• SNWP provides nutritious food assistance to income-challenged senior citizens every month. Prequalified participants receive nutritious non-perishable food items and fresh fruits and vegetables. Meats and fresh eggs are provided when available. 
• Household supplies such as bathroom tissue and other paper products are also given each month.
• Call for more information.

Food Pantry: Thursdays from 10:00 A.M. — Noon

AIDS Alabama South works to prevent new HIV infections and support people living with HIV through inclusive healthcare, education, and compassionate services.

When someone tests positive for HIV at our clinic, we connect them with a dedicated social worker who helps coordinate comprehensive care. This includes medical support, financial assistance, housing help, mental health counseling, nutrition programs, peer support groups, and transportation services.

Our services include:

Food Pantry: Please call for an appointment Monday through Thursday only. 

We only serve residents in the 36608, 36609, and 36695 zip codes. 

Food Pantry: First Thursday of the Month 9:00 A.M.  – 11:00 A.M. 

• Must bring I.D.

Food Pantry: Tuesdays from 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. and Thursdays from 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. 

• Serves the Communities of Saraland and Satsuma.

Food Pantry: Every Thursdays: 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Current I.D. Required. 

Appointments for Emergency Assistance are made by phone at (251) 434-1500, beginning at 8:45 A.M. on Friday, for the following week. All other program appointments can be made by calling (251) 434-1550.

USDA Commodities are available from our food pantry, Monday-Friday from 8:45 A.M. -11:30 A.M. and from 1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Emergency Assistance; Pregnancy and parenting education; adoption services; counseling; disability ministries and services; refugee resettlement; home repair; and St. Teresa of Calcutta Senior Ministries (non-medical) for seniors ages 60+

Limited financial and material assistance for individuals and families experiencing a financial crisis.

Call during our hours Monday - Thursday from 8:00 A.M. -3:00 P.M. and Friday from 8:00 A.M. - Noon.
 

Food Pantry: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:00 P.M. -5:00 P.M. 

• Get free Filling, shelf-stable foods. Dairy, Ensure for seniors, or paper products too. 
• Some families may be given gift cards or vouchers.

Lifegate offers food bags, Thanksgiving food baskets, utility bills, free Bibles, prayer, and spiritual guidance. 

Food Pantry: Last Sunday of every month from 2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. 

Food Pantry: 3rd Thursday of the month: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

This program administers the Food Stamp Program.  

• The eligibility rules and benefit amounts are based on income and household size. 

Programs Available: 

Transitional Housing Program, Sybil H. Smith Family Village, (SSFV)

A community partner of the Dumas Wesley Community Center, The Joseph Project (TJP), is a mission of Ashland Place United Methodist Church.

• The food pantry is open to all in need and completely volunteer-supported and operated on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. The food pantry is open from 10:00 AM – Noon at the Dumas Wesley Community Center.
• The pantry serves 100 households on a first come, first served basis. Participants can receive supplemental food once a month.

Food Pantry: 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:30 A.M. The line begins prior to the start time. Supply is limited, arrive accordingly.

English Classes: Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. & Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 A.M.-11:15 A.M.

Passport to Literacy: A tutoring program that promotes literacy among 1st through 12th grade children of resettled refugee and immigrant families. Attendance is incentivized by membership on Dwell’s soccer team. Passport is a 12-week program that runs both in the fall and spring of each year.

Food Pantry: Wednesdays by appointment only. Please call to schedule. 

Hot Meals: Tuesday 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.