Fighting Food Insecurity

Feeding Our Community

Free Food Distribution at the Y, and in the community

For children who rely on free or reduced lunch during the school year, Summer Break leaves a gap in food security. The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama estimates that 100,000+ lose access to food during summer break.  In summer 2026, the YMCA of Greater Birmingham continues its partnership with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to give food where it’s needed most. Food distribution days, times and sites vary by community. See the location nearest you:

Locations

Alabaster

Open to anyone in the community in need! Recipients may pick up a FREE 15-25 lb. box of fresh, perishable foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables on a first-come first-served basis, via drive-through distribution at the Alabaster YMCA.

Alabaster YMCA
117 Plaza Cir, Alabaster, AL 35007
First Tuesday of each month at 9AM.
(205) 663-7240

Greystone

Greystone YMCA
5414 Highway US-280
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 981-0144

Dates:

  • June 1 & June 22
  • July 6 & July 27
  • August 3 & August 24

Volunteer Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
(Location: side and back of the building under the white tent)

Sign Up to Volunteer at Greystone YMCA

Hoover

Details for Summer 2026 coming soon.

Mountain Brook

Free lunch is available to kids and families in the Park Place Apartments.

Location:
Park Place Apartments
600 24th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Volunteer Days and Times: Monday – Thursday from 11AM -1PM

Volunteer with the Mt. Brook Summer Lunch Program
Donate to Mountain Brook Food Program 

Northeast Community YMCA

Open to anyone in the community in need! Recipients may pick up a FREE 15-25 lb. box of fresh, perishable foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables on a first-come first-served basis, via drive-through distribution at The Cathedral of the Cross A.O.H. Church of God

Location: The Cathedral of the Cross A.O.H. Church of God, 1480 Center Point Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35215

Days and times: 2nd Tuesday of each month | 10AM-12PM
Volunteer at monthly Northeast YMCA Food Distributions

 

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