Our Programs
Why We Do What We Do
Community Impact
This is more than a timeline—it’s the story of a community coming together to meet a growing need. Rooted in faith and compassion, Alabama Childhood Food Solutions continues its mission to ensure that no child goes hungry.
Thanks to our donors, partners, and dedicated volunteers, ACFS has become the largest food distribution center in the region. We’re rescuing food, reaching families in crisis, and standing in the gap to offer hope to those facing hunger across Alabama.
ACFS Programs
The Backpack Program
We work with 38 schools and Boys and Girls Clubs to provide food bags to 2,553 children each week who have limited access to weekend meals and snacks in their home.
A $24 a month donation sponsors one child for the school year. For just $288 a year, you are providing a child with nutritious food and snacks over the weekend when meals might not be sufficient. To give online, click the Donate button below. To learn more, contact ACFS at (256) 346-3490.
Food Distribution Program
Our family distribution model provides 70+ pounds of nutritious food monthly to over 1,200 families. We source from two major food banks and numerous local store partnerships to buy and rescue food for individuals living in underserved areas.
To schedule an appointment, call our Hotline at (938) 201-2129 or click the “Get Food” button below.
Doorstep Transports
Each month, ACFS serves over 1,200 families in need. For 170 of them, health issues, lack of transportation, or limited operating hours make it difficult to reach our Sylacauga distribution center. That’s why we launched Doorstep Transports—a vital program that delivers food directly to their homes. With the help of churches, organizations, and volunteers, we provide these families with the support they need.
Want to get involved? Join us in bringing hope and nourishment right to their doorstep.
Satellite Distribution
We are expanding our distribution model to serve more communities across our footprint. With the help of local volunteers, we now provide monthly food boxes to families in need in Central Alabama at 1643 Airport Rd., Eastaboga, AL 36260 on the first and third Thursday of each month.
To schedule an appointment to receive food, call our Hotline at (938) 201-2129. Please leave your name and phone number, and we will return your call as soon as possible.
The Need
Hunger is real. Hope is needed. We're here to help.
Children in Alabama
face hunger.
225,000
Children go to bed
hungry without ACFS.
1 in 4
Alabama is the 5th poorest
state in the nation.
5th
Alabamians struggle
with food insecurity.
750,000+
The Results
Ongoing impact through food, service, and
community across Alabama
Children’s food bags sent home — a 30% increase.
75,438
Families supported
through our growing programs.
1,200
Pounds of groceries
distributed to those in need.
1.1 Million
Volunteers gave over
26,000 hours of service.
900
