When school lets out for summer, many families face an added challenge. Children who rely on free school breakfasts and lunches during the school year no longer have access to those meals, increasing the amount of food families need to provide at home. This summer, Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (ACFS) is helping bridge that gap through Break Bites, our summer food assistance program for families with children. For the second consecutive year, ACFS has partnered with the Co

Meeting people exactly where they are — that's what community is all about. At Alabama Childhood Food Solutions, "whatever it takes" means ensuring that a lack of transportation or mobility never stands between a family and a nutritious meal. In April 2026, we had the privilege of serving 1,339 families across our community. But here is the number that truly moves our hearts: 475 of those families — 35.5% — never had to travel to our Sylacauga distribution center. Instead, th

The 2025 ACFS Charity Golf Tournament on October 7 was a tremendous success, raising an impressive $104,635 —surpassing last year's record of $85,000! With 83 dedicated golfers and 23 committed volunteers coming together at Timberline Golf Club in Calera, the event showcased the power of community support for our mission. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to tournament chairman Phil Duke for his tireless leadership and to all the players, sponsors, and volunteers who made thi

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions is launching its "Adopt a Child" program to address a sobering reality: one in four children across the state faces food insecurity. Through this program, community members, like yourself, can make a direct, measurable impact by providing weekly food backpacks to children who might otherwise go without meals on weekends and school breaks. Each backpack is filled with kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare foods like instant oatmeal, fruit cups, Chef Bo

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Snack Central, Alabama Childhood Food Solutions' newest initiative designed to keep our students energized and ready to learn. This exciting program delivers snacks directly to schools, ensuring that children whose families struggle to provide adequate snacks never have to face hunger during the critical learning hours of their school day. Snack Central addresses a gap that many teachers know all too well—watching students lose focus a

What started as a simple idea became an incredible demonstration of our community's heart for helping children in need. On July 15th,...

When school doors closed for summer break, Alabama Childhood Food Solutions made sure that nutritious food continued to reach the...