Jefferson County · AL
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Birmingham, AL: Hours & Schedule
Birmingham has 2 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 39 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
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2nd Friday of each month · 9 AM – 10:30 AM
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Wed: 2 PM – 3:30 PM CT
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Sun: 12 PM – 1 PM CT
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Birmingham
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
Jefferson County By appt
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM CT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM CT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Fri: 7:30 AM – 2 PM CT
Jefferson County
Mon, Fri: 10 AM – 11:30 AM · Wed: 1 PM – 2:30 PM CT
Birmingham
2nd Tuesday of each month · 9 AM • 3rd Tuesday of each month · 9 AM
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Friday, 9:00 AM
Greater Birmingham Area
Tue, Thu: 9 AM – 1:30 PM CT
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Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 AM – 12 PM CT
Birmingham Area
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
Photo ID Jefferson County
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2nd Tuesday of each month · 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Jefferson County
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Fri: 1 PM – 2 PM CT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
Birmingham
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 10:30 AM CT
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2nd Thursday of each month · 8:30 AM – 11 AM • 3rd Thursday of each month · 8:30 AM – 11 AM
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2nd Tuesday of each month · 8 AM – 10 AM • 4th Tuesday of each month · 8 AM – 10 AM
35224 By appt
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Birmingham
last Wednesday of each month · 10 AM – 3 PM
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Sun: 12 PM – 1:30 PM CT
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Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM
Jefferson
Sun: 2:30 PM – 4 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 8 AM – 4 PM CT
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3rd Wednesday of each month · 9 AM – 1 PM
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Tue: 6:30 AM – 7 AM CT
35205
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Titusville
Fri: 9 AM – 11 AM CT
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7 days a week at 12:00 PM
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Tue: 9 AM – 12 PM CT
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4th Friday of each month · 10 AM – 12 PM
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Wednesday or Friday morning between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM (for appointment scheduling)
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1st Thursday of each month · 4 PM • 3rd Thursday of each month · 4 PM
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None open then.
Birmingham is the county seat of Jefferson County and a major regional hub for the Deep South. The directory lists 41 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 39 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Baptist Church of the Covenant - Sack Lunches (2117 University Boulevard) and The Community Kitchens of Birmingham (5712 1st Avenue North) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in Birmingham
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Birmingham, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
No notes yet. Be the first to help someone out.
Open by day in Birmingham
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Birmingham. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Birmingham
- Bridge Ministries: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Catholic Center of Concern: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Christian Service Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Collat Jewish Family Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Eastern Area Christian Ministries: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
- Holy Rosary Food Pantry: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Independent Presbyterian Church: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Mt. Zion Community Development Center: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- Serving You Ministries - Food Pantry: 8 AM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Birmingham
- Bridge Ministries: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Catholic Center of Concern: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Christian Service Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Collat Jewish Family Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Grace Episcopal Church - Birmingham: 9 AM (2nd Tuesday)
- Helpline Christian Outreach Ministries: 9 AM – 1:30 PM
- Independent Presbyterian Church: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Levite Jewish Community Center - Mobile Pantry: 10:30 AM (2nd Tuesday)
- Mt. Zion Community Development Center: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- Open Door Church: 8 AM (2nd Tuesday)
- Serving You Ministries - Food Pantry: 8 AM – 4 PM
- Southside Baptist Church: 6:30 AM – 7 AM
- True Vine Evangelical Outreach Ministries - Food Pantry: 9 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Birmingham
- Asbury Church Food Pantry: 2 PM – 3:30 PM
- Bridge Ministries: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Catholic Center of Concern: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Christian Service Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Collat Jewish Family Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Eastern Area Christian Ministries: 1 PM – 2:30 PM
- Holy Rosary Food Pantry: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Independent Presbyterian Church: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Mt. Zion Community Development Center: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- Project Hopewell: 10 AM (last Wednesday)
- Serving You Ministries - Food Pantry: 8 AM – 4 PM
- Sixth Ave Baptist Church Food Pantry: 9 AM (3rd Wednesday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Birmingham
- Bridge Ministries: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Catholic Center of Concern: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Christian Service Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Collat Jewish Family Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Helpline Christian Outreach Ministries: 9 AM – 1:30 PM
- Independent Presbyterian Church: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Mt. Zion Community Development Center: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- New Pilgrim Baptist Church: 8:30 AM (2nd Thursday)
- Serving You Ministries - Food Pantry: 8 AM – 4 PM
- Vineyard Outreach: 4 PM (1st Thursday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Birmingham
- Adventist Community-Southpark Food Pantry: 9 AM (2nd Friday)
- Christian Service Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Collat Jewish Family Services: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama: 7:30 AM – 2 PM
- Eastern Area Christian Ministries: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
- Holy Rosary Food Pantry: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Independent Presbyterian Church: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Mt. Canaan Full Gospel Church - Food Pantry: 1 PM – 2 PM
- Mt. Zion Community Development Center: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- The Brown Bag Project at Canterbury: 9 AM – 11 AM
- United Community Center: 10 AM (4th Friday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Birmingham
- Baptist Church of the Covenant - Sack Lunches: 12 PM – 1 PM
- Ruah of God Worship Center - Food Pantry: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
- Serving You Ministries - Food Pantry: 2:30 PM – 4 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Birmingham soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (11), Tuesday (12), Wednesday (12), Thursday (10), Friday (10), Sunday (3). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham open on weekends?
Yes, 3 open Sunday in Birmingham. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Birmingham today?
Most Birmingham soup kitchens & free meals take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Birmingham?
Most Birmingham soup kitchens & free meals are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most soup kitchens & free meals are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which soup kitchens & free meals serve Birmingham, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Birmingham and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 35233, 35212, 35211, 35242, 35222, 35203. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open on Monday?
11 soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open Monday: Bridge Ministries, Catholic Center of Concern, Christian Service Mission, Collat Jewish Family Services, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Eastern Area Christian Ministries, Holy Rosary Food Pantry, Independent Presbyterian Church, and 3 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open on Tuesday?
15 soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open Tuesday: Bridge Ministries, Catholic Center of Concern, Christian Service Mission, Collat Jewish Family Services, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Grace Episcopal Church - Birmingham, Helpline Christian Outreach Ministries, Independent Presbyterian Church, and 7 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open on Wednesday?
14 soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open Wednesday: Asbury Church Food Pantry, Bridge Ministries, Catholic Center of Concern, Christian Service Mission, Collat Jewish Family Services, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Eastern Area Christian Ministries, Holy Rosary Food Pantry, and 6 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open on Thursday?
12 soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open Thursday: Bridge Ministries, Catholic Center of Concern, Christian Service Mission, Collat Jewish Family Services, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Helpline Christian Outreach Ministries, Independent Presbyterian Church, Mt. Zion Community Development Center, and 4 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open on Friday?
12 soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open Friday: Adventist Community-Southpark Food Pantry, Christian Service Mission, Collat Jewish Family Services, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Eastern Area Christian Ministries, Holy Rosary Food Pantry, Independent Presbyterian Church, Mt. Canaan Full Gospel Church - Food Pantry, and 4 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open on Sunday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Birmingham are open Sunday: Baptist Church of the Covenant - Sack Lunches, Ruah of God Worship Center - Food Pantry, Serving You Ministries - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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