By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
1016 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35205
food pantry

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Jefferson County. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill).
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.

In their words: “Serves low-income, homeless, and disabled individuals who are residents of Jefferson County. Must be resident of Jefferson County. Appointment needed.”

This is our best read of what Bridge Ministries has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Central Time (CT)

Sun ·
Mon 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tue 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wed 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Thu 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Fri ·
Sat ·

Bridge Ministries at 1016 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT). Serves low-income, homeless, and disabled individuals who are residents of Jefferson County. Must be resident of Jefferson County. Appointment needed.

Bridge Ministries provides direct emergency assistance to at-risk individuals and families in the greater Birmingham area to help prevent homelessness. The pantry operates Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with appointments required.

What it looks like

Bridge Ministries

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