Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center

Jacksonville and Calhoun County Helping Agencies: Non-profit organizations offering assistance to families

“For we are partners working together for God, and you are God’s field.” 1 Corinthians 3:9

In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center

(256) 435-1891

206 Francis Street, shares parking lot with JFUMC

Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm

JCOC is a community help agency for residents in the 36265 zip code. It is supported by 23 area churches, community groups and caring individuals. This agency provides groceries, fresh vegetables in season, pet food, assistance with utility bills, nutrition education, school supplies, Christmas Toyland, prescriptions and other needs. It is required that you bring ID and SS#. They refer to other agencies also.

Baptist Service Center

Eagle Point Church behind Wal-Mart

Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 10am – 2pm; call to see if open.

Spiritual resources for anyone in need through food distribution

ALSO North at 210 W. Lenlock Ln (256) 847-3525

South 65 Colton Dr (Oxford) (256) 831-4691

REQUIREMENTS: No one is turned away
1. Bring your picture ID
2. Bring your social security card
3. Bring a social security card for every member in your home

Our Father’s Arms Medical Clinic

256-770-1289

45 Pinewood Street, Jacksonville

Tuesdays from 9AM-2pm; call to see if open.

(256) 282-4321

Other Resources for Meals and Food in Jacksonville:

Meals on Wheels

256-435-7623

Meals are prepared at Jacksonville Regional Medical Center. There is a cost but some scholarships are available. M-F mid-day meal is delivered to your home.

The Serving Table at First United Methodist Church,

(256) 435-6021

109 Gayle Ave, SW (behind McDonald’s)

11:00 to 12:30 4^th Saturday of the month

This is a free lunch for anyone in the McWhorter Activity Center (gym). It includes an entree, vegetables, dessert, and a variety of drink choices. To-go plates are also available.

Community Garden: The Garden of Eatin’

(256) 435-6021

109 Gayle Ave, SW (behind McDonald’s)

A garden plot located at the corner of W. Francis and Spring Streets. Both spring and winter gardens are planted and tended by volunteers. The public is encouraged to come by 11 am on Tuesdays and Thursday during harvest times, and the volunteers will make sure that there is plenty to feed your family. Additional fresh produce is at JCOC, next door.

Community Food Bank

Once every month on last Friday of month

Williams First Baptist Church

Distributes fresh produce and grocery boxes to families and individuals who qualify on a “first come, first served” basis
Anyone receiving or qualifying to receive SNAP/Food Stamps, TANF, SSI, or meeting certain income guidelines is eligible to receive food. Proof of need not required

Beans and Rice give away (packaged, not cooked)

(256) 435-9271

2^nd Saturday each month

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

400 Chinabee AV SE, Jacksonville; *other Episcopal Churches also have this program.

The following are not in Jacksonville but will help anyone in need in Calhoun County:

Call 211 or visit http://www.211connectsalabama.org/. They can help you get started with where to go for assistance for any problem need in Calhoun County.

Interfaith Ministries of Calhoun County, Inc

256-237-1472, M-T 8-4.

1431 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL 36201

(www.interfaithcalhoun.org)

Interfaith includes: SeniorRx and Prescription assistance, Emergency financial assistance, The Open Door for homeless, Showers, Jobs for Life (www.jobsforlife.com), Christmas Clearing House, Adult Dental Clinic, Community Garden, and Meals on Wheels. Must bring picture ID and SS#

Family Services Center

W 15th St -256-231-2240 Anniston, AL 36201 

http://www.familyservicescc.org/ 

They offer such services as Case Management Services, Counseling for Crime Victims, Parenting Classes, Survival Skills for Women which assists participants in becoming empowered by knowing their strengths, FOCUS program which helps families stay together through intensive in-home training, GED classes on Monday and Wednesday from 8-12, and Financial Education Program. This is the best place to start to find out who can help and how.

All Saints Interfaith Center of Concern

256-236-7793

1513 Noble Street –Anniston, AL 36201 

http://www.centerofconcernanniston.org 

All Saints Interfaith Center of Concern is a Catholic agency that serves people regardless of religious affiliation. They offer clothing, food pantry, counseling, emergency rent assistance, educational opportunities, prescription assistance and utility assistance. They do intake on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. They can assist people with electricity with heating and cooling bills in February and June. The maximum a family can receive is $300.

Grace Episcopal Church

1000 Leighton AV

(256) 236-4457

Beans and Rice 1^st Saturday 9-11,

2 lbs beans, 3 lbs rice

One Harvest Food Ministry

Eulaton United Methodist Church

401 Westover Rd

(256) 236-5118

Orders taken for a discounted fee from a pre-order food list

Community Enabler Developer

256-237-6144  

104 E F St, – Anniston, AL 36201 

http://unityenabler.org 

Community Enabler offers food and clothing to anyone who finds himself without food or clothing, such as low income to no income. They offer assistance to senior citizens, and they guide clients to other groups who could give assistance, There is a grocery store on premises, a sanctuary, and a room with furniture, household items and appliances for eligible clients.

St Michaels Clinic

(256) 237-4011

1000 West 18th Street-  Anniston, AL 36201

http://www.stmichaelsanniston.org/clinic/ 

St. Michael’s Clinic is open on Wednesday and Thursday from 8 to 3 on a first come, first served basis. One must have no insurance to receive their services. An ID and proof of income are required. They have a nurse practitioner or physician assistant on site. They are planning a Hispanic clinic on second Friday every other month. They offer basic primary care needs such as COPD, blood pressure, colds, flu, and diseases that need to be closely managed.

The Right Place

256 238-6231

105 W. 15th ST, Anniston, Al 

http://www.the-right-place.org

The Right Place’s mission is to address the issues related to homelessness and low-income housing in Calhoun County and surrounding areas.

Quality of Life Health Services

1316 Noble Street- 256-236-0221 Anniston, AL http://www.qolhs.org/location/anniston/index.html 

Quality of Life serves people who are on Medicaid or do not have insurance. They have a sliding fee scale for medical, dental, optical services, behavioral health services, prescriptions and much more. The minimum fee is $20. It is a federally funded health care agency. They have a Hispanic clinic in Gadsden. Call for more information. 256-492-0131

2nd Chance

304 S. Wilmer AV

256-236-7381 Anniston AL 36201 

http://2ndchanceinc.org/ 
Second Chance serves 7 counties and deals with sexual assault and domestic violence. They offer counseling, career training, and a plan to help them lead an independent life. 2nd Chance offers 24 Hour Crisis Line, Court and Child Advocacy, Support Groups, limited transportation, and Case Management. They have a Thrift Store where their clients can get clothes, shoes, and/or coats that they need.

The Soup Bowl

(256) 236-6794

301 W 15^th St, Anniston, AL.

The Soup Bowl operates from 11:30-1 Monday-Friday in downtown Anniston.

Salam Free Clinic

256.419.2041

1823 McCall Drive, Anniston, Al 36207

Open every Saturday from 10 am until 1 pm. To schedule an appointment for health services, please call, or visit http://www.salamfreeclinic.com. Photo IDs are required before services can be provided. Acceptable forms of photo IDs include a Driver’s License, Identification Card, an ID from your country of origin, a passport and school ID.

Services Offered: 
• Primary, preventive and specialty care for adults and children 
• Continuity care for diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure and other chronic conditions
• Optometry
• Pharmacy/Medications 
• Diagnostic and laboratory services 
• Wellness classes, including nutrition, yoga and diabetes education

Glen Addie Methodist

401 Chestnut AV, Anniston, AL

(256) 235-2531

Groceries with Grace, Community Breakfast, Children and Youth, Community Lunch

Salvation Army (not currently open)

420 Noble Street Anniston

(256) 236-5643

Has men’s shelter and women and children shelter, family store and various programs

in Anniston has equipment. Also has medical equipment.

Piedmont Benevolence Center in Piedmont

www.piedmontbenevolenecenter@weebly.com.

(256) 447-2220

2022 AL Hwy 9, Piedmont, AL

M-T 9-1, Director Brenda Headrick

They offer food, clothes, financial assistance, furniture, help with utilities, medicine, dental, mental health, counseling, transportation, jobs and referral for various social and spiritual services. This is for Piedmont residents in the 36272 zip code. You must bring photo ID and proof of income. Check web page or call for specific documents to bring.

Piedmont Community Chest

702 Oak St

Monday & Fridays 9-12 for food vouchers

Venecia’s Foundation in Piedmont assists those dealing with cancer with Care Bags of supplies for chemo treatments.                                 

 (256) 452-4625; see on FaceBook

Jesus is the way Mobile Ministry – Harvest Church of God

520 Golden Springs Rd

(256) 237-1111

3^rd Saturday of each month

Isaiah 58 (Word of Life)

5337 Hwy 78 West

(256) 835-0058

Food, toiletries, diapers, etc.

Mountain View Church

3300 McClellan Blvd

(256) 237-0026

Sunday 10-12; 3-day food supply once per month

First Christian Church 1327 Leighton AV

(256) 236-1316

Mid-day meal 3^rd Sunday each month at the Soup Bowl 1516 Moore AV

Betta View Hills Church of Christ

2140 Highway 78 West Oxford

Near Oxford Middle School

(256) 831-0642

1^st Friday each month food

Oxford FUMC

216 Snow Street, Oxford

Saturday Soup for the Soul Lunch free

1^st Saturday of the month