Our MISSION is to feed the hungry today and create solutions that will end hunger tomorrow.
Our story
In 1984 a small group of committed volunteers started the Food Bank of North Alabama by borrowing a desk from the Huntsville Madison County Senior Center and making calls to local farmers. In our early years, we focused exclusively on feeding neighbors in need but the number of residents who could not afford to buy enough food to eat only increased. So, we broadened our aim and now take a two-pronged approach to solving hunger.
We feed the hungry today AND create solutions that will end hunger tomorrow.
We accomplish this mission by supplying 15 million pounds of food a year to a network of over 230 food pantries, shelters and children’s programs in 11 counties of North Alabama. Together we feed over 184,000 people at risk of hunger annually.
We also address hunger’s root causes through broad-scale collaborations and local food initiatives that foster entrepreneurship and healthy food access across our region.
Other ways to get involved
There are so many ways to make a difference! Explore other ways to get involved and support the fight against hunger. Every action counts.
Every dollar you donate to the Food Bank of North Alabama allows us to procure enough food for almost 5 meals.
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