Hunger Relief Efforts

Organizations across our region have launched emergency food relief efforts to provide support for central Alabama households at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown.

Donor Advised Fund Grants for Hunger Relief

15

*As of Nov. 5, 2025

Total Donations Toward Hunger Relief

$114,700

*As of Nov. 5, 2025

For Donors

Donor Advised Fundholders: To help families in the city of Birmingham, request a grant from your DAF to go to the United Way. Specify “Help Birmingham Families Facing Hunger.”

To donate directly to the United Way fund to help families in the city of Birmingham, follow the link below:

HELP BIRMINGHAM FAMILIES FACING HUNGER

Donor Advised Fundholders: To help families across central Alabama, request a grant from your DAF to go to the United Way. Specify “Community Crisis Fund.”

To donate directly to the United Way fund to help families across central Alabama, follow the link below:

HELP CENTRAL ALABAMA FAMILIES FACING HUNGER

Support Families in the City of Birmingham

The city of Birmingham has launched an emergency food relief fund and a citywide food drive in partnership with United Way, Christian Service Ministries, and faith and community groups across all 99 neighborhoods to provide support for Birmingham households at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown.

For more information from the City of Birmingham, including information on local food drives, food donation drop-off locations, and volunteer opportunities, follow the link below:

BHAM READY | CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA


If you have questions or need assistance, please contact a member of our Philanthropic Services team.

For Nonprofits

United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has activated its Community Crisis Fund to increase food access in Central Alabama.

Nonprofits in UWCA’s service area are eligible to apply to receive funding to meet this urgent need. To apply for emergency funding, follow the link below:

Apply for Emergency Funding