Wiregrass Food Bank
The Wiregrass Area Food Bank is a hunger relief agency serving Houston, Henry, Dale, Coffee, Geneva, and Barbour counties in Alabama.
Our Mission Statement
The Wiregrass Area Food Bank feeds the hungry of Southeast Alabama through member agencies by:
- Soliciting, procuring, and distributing excess food and grocery products
- Developing and monitoring agency networks
- Cultivating community awareness and participation
Civil Rights Assurance
In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
1 in 6
One in every six people experience hunger on a daily basis in the Wiregrass.
43,000
There are more than 43,000 people living in poverty in the Food Bank service area: Houston, Henry, Dale, Coffee, Geneva, and Barbour counties.
$1 = 9
For every one dollar that is received from a donation, nine meals are provided to the community.
A little help
Food Bank assistance helps people who experience life altering circumstances such as job loss, home fires, illness, and many more situations.
1 in 4
One in every four people experiencing hunger on a daily basis in the Wiregrass is a child.
Spare a can
No donation is too small. If you can spare a can, please share a can. All donations are tax deductible.