The Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry averages distributing over 300 boxes of food each week, averaging 35 pounds of food/box consisting of frozen meats, canned vegetables and fruits, dry goods, and fresh produce. While we receive a substantial amount of food donated, the remainder we must purchase from the Food Bank of East Alabama @ $.27 / pound
Your generous donation can profoundly impact the lives of those struggling with hunger in our community. By contributing to our food bank, you help ensure that families, children, and seniors can access nutritious meals they desperately need. Every dollar you give allows us to provide more food and support to those in need. Join us in our mission to fight hunger and bring hope to our neighbors. Donate today and make a difference!
Nearly 60% of Alabama public school children eat free/reduced school lunches. Nationally, 10 million+ children—nearly 1 in 7—lived in poverty in 2019
Building Fund
With deep gratitude for your past support, we’re launching an exciting new chapter in our mission to share the love of Jesus Christ through food, prayer, and hope. We’re planning to build a permanent home that will allow us to serve even more families in Tallapoosa County—providing nutritious meals, dignity, and community for generations to come. Though we’ve not yet secured the property, we’re already receiving heartfelt inquiries from caring friends like you wishing to give. Will you consider joining our journey by contributing to the Building Fund?
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CHILD HUNGER IN ALABAMA
1 in 4 Alabama children live in families with food hardships.
Nearly 60% of Alabama public school children eat free/reduced school lunches. Nationally, 10 million+ children—nearly 1 in 7—lived in poverty in 2019
The child poverty rate is 1.5 times that for adults 18-64 and adults 65 and older. Alabama is the nation’s sixth poorest state, with 300,000 children living in poverty.
From 2010 to 2020, Alabama has lowered the food insecurity rate by 3% In 2014, 76 sponsors served 1,995,852 meals. In 2017, 114 sponsors served 2,896,580 meals.
The number of organizations providing children’s meal locations tripled across the state, 2014-2020.