West Alabama Food Bank

What is the West Alabama Food Bank?
The West Alabama Food Bank (WAFB) was incorporated in 1987 as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help alleviate hunger and food insecurity in nine West Alabama counties including Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa.

West Alabama Food Bank warehouse.

The WAFB operates a 10,000 square foot warehouse with on site cold storage. WAFB member nonprofit agencies pick up and distribute food to the hungry in their respective communities. Through these agencies the WAFB has distributed over seven million pounds of food.

How can I help?
You or your group can join by:

1. Joining the WAFB as a member agency.
2. Making a financial contribution.
3. Organizing a food drive.
4. Making a donation of food.

Who Benefits from the West Alabama Food Banks?
For Agencies:
The West Alabama Food Bank will collect surplus and salvageable food and distribute it to agencies serving the needy. By bringing surplus food to a central location, participating agencies will save time, money and energy which could be put to better use.

Agency, Christian Center of Concern, Fayette, Ala.

For Business:
The WAFB offers businesses an alternative to throwing away food. By donating food, businesses may be eligible for tax deductions. Most importantly, businesses will contribute to the growth of a healthy community.

For Communities:
Food donated to the WAFB will find its way to the needy in our community through churches, soup kitchens, food pantries and residential programs.

Food Drive, Central High Spanish Club.