Community Resources Guide

The Joseph Project is a nonprofit organization that connects human trafficking survivors with pro bono legal services.

Food Pantry: Tuesdays: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.  Serves 36582, 36609, 36619, 36693 zip codes only. 

Hot Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM.  

Need a ride to the meal? Call 251-263-3392. 

LSA is a private, nonprofit law firm that provides legal assistance in certain civil matters (not criminal matters) to people who have limited income, don’t own too much property, and meet other requirements. 

Call to find out if you qualify and if your situation can be handled there. 

Types of cases handled: family, consumer, housing, public benefits, education, estate, adoption, guardianship.

Eligible consumers can get up to $9.25 off the cost of phone, internet, or bundled services.

Regardless if you are someone in need of services, or someone who wants to give back to the community, or both – there is a place for you at Lifelines. At Lifelines, we CARE. Through Counseling, Assistance, Referrals and Education, it is our goal to provide Real Solutions for Real Problems that are experienced as a part of daily living.

Programs offered: 

Hot Meal: Free of Charge Thursdays 12:00 P.M. Contact morganc@lightofthevillage.org for more info.    

Camp LOV After School Program: Meal, Bible Study, Tutoring & Activities for Elementary Students Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. Contact elisabeth@lightofthevillage.org for more info and to register.  

Food Pantry: 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 AM. 

• Homeless Ministry: Our “Hands of Hope” homeless ministry seeks out the homeless and hurting and provides hot meals and resources. 

McKemie Place is the only temporary emergency shelter for unaccompanied women 18 years old or older in our Region.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (the ACP) is a federal benefit program designed to help low-income household connect to the Internet The benefit provides a discount up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.

Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65.

You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Our unique care model provides a full spectrum of healthcare services, so seniors can live at home, stay connected to their community and ultimately maintain their independence. Participants receive all healthcare services from Mercy Life of Alabama and our network of providers.

We offer: 

• medical care
• transport
• physical therapy
• recreational therapy
• social services
• home help
• spiritual care
• nutritional planning
• and specialty services

The Mission of Hope is a faith-based residential addiction recovery program for men and women

• Mission of Hope (Men's Program) - The initial Mission of Hope men's program is a three-month, in-house program. They can house up to 50 men in these dorms.
• Mission of Hope (Women's Program) - Our services provided are free of charge. We are a non-profit para-church organization and our ministry is funded through the kindness of churches, organizations, and individuals.

Our services provided are free of charge.

Mobile Area Interfaith Conference, Inc (MAIC) is a collaborative effort involving faith-based organizations and religious congregations. The organization is dedicated to fostering the development of community resources to address unmet human needs, with a primary focus on serving marginalized citizens.  

Mobile County Metro Chaplaincy Program: Through the pre-release services at Mobile County Metro Jail Chaplaincy Program, inmates can attend GED classes, job readiness classes and religious services. 

Our programs and services 

•  educate children
• feed the hungry
• offer assistance to the homeless
• provide heating and cooling assistance to those most in need
• promote adult literacy
• provide home repairs to reduce energy bills of low-income families and much more! 
• MCA provides food vouchers, assistance with utility bills, and rent assistance.  

We have several locations. The main office number is 251-457-5700. 

Check the website or call for shelter locations at times of emergency as they change.

For more than 200 years, Prevention and Wellness has been the cornerstone of the MCHD. By encouraging preventive practices, promoting health and wellness, and providing educational services to the communities of Mobile County, prevention and wellness continue to exemplify the vision of a healthy, safe, prepared, and educated community.

In addition to providing public housing to those who qualify, there is a housing counseling program and help with financial planning. There is also a daycare and after-school care for children. Cost varies by ability to pay, but is discounted for people in public housing. 

Phone: (251) 470-0275 or (251) 470-0226