Get the facts about Hunger in Alabama

Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people struggle with hunger in every county and congressional district in Alabama. They could be our neighbors, kids in our children’s classes – the possibilities go on.

• 1 in 5 Alabama children face hunger
• 746,550 Alabamians are facing hunger

People facing hunger in Alabama are estimated to report needing $461,137,000 more per year to meet their food needs. Contact your local food bank to donate today.

Food insecurity in Alabama is not a distant problem; it exists in every county, every congressional district, and every community across the state. It affects working families, seniors on fixed incomes, college students, and children who rely on school meals to get through the day.

Feeding Alabama works alongside eight food bank members and more than 1,400 partner agencies to address hunger at the local level — through food distribution, SNAP enrollment assistance, child nutrition programs, healthcare partnerships, and disaster response.

The resources below — including SNAP fact sheets and statewide hunger data from Feeding America — are available to download and share. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, visit our Find Food page or contact your local food bank today.

SNAP Matters

SNAP Facts

Hunger in Alabama