These links are direct taken from to the ECHA website for Calhoun County! For more information, visit: ECHA Information Guide Calhoun County – End Child Hunger in Alabama (auburn.edu)

Senior Nutrition Resources

  • Oxford Senior Center 424 Main Street, Oxford, AL 36203 http://www.oxfordpard.com/ (256) 831-5900 M-F 8-3 you must call (no office) 60+ and live within Oxford City limits
  • Anniston Golden Agers Senior Center 980 Littlebrandt Drive, Anniston, AL 36205 http://www.annistonal.gov/ M-Thur, 8-4, F 7-3 60+, meals
  • Hobson City Senior Center 610 MLK Drive, Hobson City, AL 36201 http://www.townofhobsoncity.com/

    M-F , 8-1:30 be over 60 and reside within the Hobson City Hobson City’s limits.
  • MEALS ON WHEELS: East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission PO Box 2186; 1130 Quintard Avenue Suite 300, Anniston, AL 36201 http://www.alabamaconnect.gov/ (256)237-6741

    The East Alabama Regional Plan and Development Commission – This agency currently provides funding to 38 senior centers for seniors. It is necessary to obtain a nutrition recommendation by calling 1-800-243-5463.
  • MEALS ON WHEEL: Jacksonville Meals on Wheels Inc 201 Wind Road Ne, Jacksonville, AL 36265

    (256)435-7623 M-F 11-12. Homebound, only. No restrictions are imposed to anyone who is in need of 36265 area code
  • MEALS ON WHEELS: Interfaith Ministries of Calhoun County 1431 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL 36201 http://www.interfaithcalhoun.org/programs/meals-on-wheels (256)237-1472 M-Th 8-4
  • Piedmont Senior Center 500 Mill Street, Piedmont, AL 36272

    (256) 447-3365 Closed: Hombound meals only. You must be over 60 and reside within the city borders of Piedmont.
  • Jacksonville Senior Center 501-C Alexandria Road SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265 https://jacksonvilleseniorcenter.weebly.com/

    Monday through Friday 8-4. Homebound 1130-2plus in the center meal. 60and over must be homebound status, meaning they are accessible to the public too.

Food Banks

  • Community Enabler Developer 104 F Street, Anniston, AL 36201 https://unityenabler.org 256-237-6144 / 256-237-3238 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4pm 11/11 – call back

    Make sure you have an ID
  • Community Food Bank of Central Alabama copy 107 Walter Davis Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 https://www.feedingal.org

    11/11 – be sure to check back on the website
  • Cornerstone Worship Center 2885 Choccolocco Road, Anniston, AL 36207 https://mycornerstone.tv 256-236-1603 3rd Saturday of the month 8 am till food is gone

    11/11 11/11 Info up-to-date. The box is open to all residents of the county. It is necessary to be in the county in order to receive a box to your household.

    Make sure you have an ID
  • New Life United Methodist Church 401 Chestnut Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201 https://newlifeumc.co/

    Number is no longer in use
  • Servant of Jesus 3113 McCoy Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201 https://www.servantsofjesus.net 256-486-6005 Mon-Thu (1st 3 weeks of the Month) 10:00am-shuts down after 30 families 11/11 – Contact name is Seth Murphy

    You must bring an ID
  • New Life Apostolic Center 1800 Gurnee Ave., Anniston, AL 36202 https://newlifeapostoliccenter.com 888-645-4111

    Number is no longer in use.
  • Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center 206 Francis St W, Jacksonville, AL 36265 https://myjcoc.org 256-435-1891 M,T,TH 10-2

    11/11 11/11 Info current. To get assistance, you’ll require a zip code of 36265. You’ll need the following documents with you: ID card with an SS card for each family members in the household, evidence of residency within the past 30 days, current food stamps letter as well as evidence of income for every household member. Payroll statements, SS award letter, SSI award letter and child support, alimony. Also, bring custody papers for nieces, grandchildren cousins, nephews, nieces and nephews foster children, or any other children in the household.

    Make sure you have an ID
  • Salvation Army of Anniston 420 Noble St., Anniston, AL 36202 https://salvationarmyalm.org/anniston/ 256-236-5643 M, W, F 1:30-3:30pm Fresh fruits, pastries and vegetables M-F 9am3:30pm 11/11 – Info up to date. Bring the following documents for all members of the household: photo ID card, Social Security card and proof of income as well as expenses.

    Make sure you have an ID
  • All Saints Interfaith Center of Concern 1513 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201 https://stmichaelsanniston.org 256-236-7793 Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm 11/11 – Info Up to Date. Please bring the following items for all members of the family: photo ID, Social Security card and proof of income. evidence of residency (e.g. utility bill) and SNAP benefit letter.

    Make sure you have an ID
  • Piedmont Benevolence Center 20222 AL Hwy 9, Piedmont, AL 36272 https://piedmontbenevolencecenter.weebly.com 256-447-2220 Monday-Thursday, 9am-1pm and 3rd Sat of the month 9am-1pm 11/11 – Info up to date. Serving Piedmont residents in the area. If you are applying for food assistance, bring a identification photo with a photo with evidence of income for all in the household, as well as a copies of your expenses.

    You must bring an ID

Soup Kitchens

Farmers Markets

  • Haver Farms 11340 Highway 431, Wellington, AL 36279 https://www.facebook.com/farmersmarketofjacksonville/ 334-709-6033 7 Days a week, 9am-Until Sold Out, June-August Website takes you to Farmers Market of Jacksonville AL
  • Calhoun County Farmers Market 1702 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36202 https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Calhoun-County-Farmers-Market-Anniston-Alabama-229117993913912/ 256-237-1621 Wednesdays & Saturdays, 7am-12pm, April-November Located under pavilion behind the Calhoun County Administration Building. There haven’t been any growers in this area for two years.

    Senior FMNP Vouchers are accepted.
  • Browns Farmstand 2038 Brown Bridge Road, Piedmont, AL 36272 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brown-Farm-Hoyt-D-Dorothy/888184457967532 256-435-6006 Temporarily closed.
  • Bennett’s Blueberry Farm 535 Ellie’s Lane, Anniston, AL 362207 bennettsblueberryfarm.com 256-236-6410 June-August. Open on Thursday, Tuesday and Saturday blueberries that you select (or we choose), contact us for more products. The location is 3 miles to the east of the Golden Springs Shopping Center, just off Choccolocco Road, follow signs.
  • Jerry’s Berries 1281 Dogwood Ln, Jacksonville, AL 36265 https://www.facebook.com/degan.gilbert 256-435-4247 June-July, 7 days a week, 7am-dark
  • The Downtown Market 101 E 10th Street, Anniston, AL 36201 https://www.annistonmarket.com/ 256-624-7172 Open May 13 – Sept 30 2023 126 West 11th St, Anniston Al 36201

    Accepts EBT Payment

    Senior FMNP Vouchers accepted
  • “Faye’s” Blueberry Farm 3015 Al Hwy 204, Jacksonville, AL 36265

    256-435-1125 Closed. No longer operating. Blueberries, Daylilies. Directions Three miles away from Us 431. Left at 3 Mile Marker. Seven miles away from Jacksonville on the right.
  • Jacksonville Farmers Market Pocket Park, Between Ladiga St. and Church Ave, Jacksonville, AL 36265 www.facebook.com Farmers Market of Jacksonville

    Saturdays, 7am-12pm, starting June 6

    Face coverings are recommended, and hands sanitized after each booth, adhere to the social etiquette when shopping, one family at a booth at the same time, do not handle any products, and not pets unless service animals are allowed and children are not a good idea and should not be grouped with vendors or patrons with senior vouchers will be left to the individual growers.

    Senior FMNP Vouchers accepted
  • Oxford Main Street Market/Simmons Park 400 Main Street, Oxford, AL 36203 https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetOxford/ 256-241-6667 Temporarily closed Located across the street from Oxford Board of Education. There are no dogs at the moment.

    Senior FMNP Vouchers are accepted.

SNAP Resources

WIC Resources