Community Resources Guide
Basic Needs
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Mission Thrift Store
2051 East University Drive
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 887-5433
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F 10AM-6PM/ Sat 10AM-6PM/ Closed Sunday
Purpose: To provide clothing at low prices.
Services Provided: Thrift Store
Eligibility Requirements: None
Waiting List: No
Area Served: Auburn/ Opelika
Last Updated 7/6/2011
Salvation Army
1038 Opelika Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(p) (334) 826-0073
Contact Person: Captain Ronette Smith
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturdays 9 am-5 pm
For Social Services- Tues-Thurs. 9am-12 noon, Must call for appointments
Purpose: Offers emergency assistance to the less fortunate of Lee County who are facing dire circumstances.
Assistance is provided according to need, without discrimination.
Services Provided: Food/ Clothing / Lodging / Medical Assistance / Miscellaneous
Eligibility Requirements: Based on Income
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone/ Personal Appearance: Must bring SSC, Picture ID, Proof of Income,
Material specific to request (prescription, eviction notice, etc.) required.
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County
Last Updated 7-06-11
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Alabama Coalition Against Hunger
3703 Rosa Parks Avenue Montgomery, AL 36105
(p) (334) 821-8336 (f) (334) 264-5659
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.achr.com/hunger_coalition.htm
Contact Person: Earl Tarver
Purpose: Anti-Hunger Advocacy
Services Provided: Food Stamps/ Information and Referral Eligibility / Community Gardening
Requirements: None
Area Served: Lee, Russell, Montgomery, and Elmore Counties
Affiliation/Parent Organization: Alabama Council on Human Relations
Last Updated 7/6/2011
Alabama Council on Human Relations
WIC
Located at both Darden Head Start Center in Opelika and Boykin Community Center in Auburn
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 821-8336 (f) (334) 826-6397
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.achr.com/wic.htm
Contact Person: JoAnn Harper
Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays at the Boykin Center in Auburn 7:30 am-5:30 pm and Wednesday at
the Darden Center in Opelika 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Purpose: Women Infants and Children Program - Offers nutritious supplemental food to low income pregnant
and nursing women and infants.
Services Provided: Supplemental food to low-income pregnant and nursing women, babies and children up to
five years in age.
Eligibility Requirements: Proof of Residency, Photo ID, and income guidlines must be met.
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone; ask for WIC to set up an appointment, as well as to receive a list of
information to bring.
Fees: No
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County
Affiliation/Parent Organization: ACHR
Last Updated 10/21/11
Auburn Nutrition Site
410 A Boykin Street
Auburn, AL 36830
(p) (334) 887-8745
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 9:00AM-1:00PM
Purpose: Serve meals to citizens 60+
Services Provided: Frozen Meals on Wheels are delivered through a vendor service not to the site but meals are
still served at the Senior Center
Eligibility Requirements: Must be 60 or older and need to either call or come to the Senior Center to fill out an
application for enrollment.
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone
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Fees: None; Donations Accepted
Transportation Provided: Yes whith a 7 mile radius in Auburn and is also provided to Loachapoka.
Area Served: Auburn
Last Updated 12/30/11
Auburn United Methodist Church Food Pantry
P.O. Box 3135
137 Gay Street
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 826-8800 (f)(334) 826-8922
Website: http://www.aumc.net
Contact Person: Linda Gregory
Purpose: To assist families in emergency situations in Lee County
Services Provided: To provide hunger relief to people within the Smiths Station community.
Eligibility Requirements: Photo ID, Proof of Residency and Income (Must be low-income in order to apply for
this service.
Preferred Referral Procedure: In person on Friday mornings
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area of Service: Smith Station commmunity only.
Last Updated 7/6/2011
Community Market
3810-C Pepperell Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801
(Behind Durango's)
(p) (334) 749-8844Website: http://foodbankofeastalabama.com/community-market/
Contact Person: Elsie Lott
Days and Hours of Operation: Call to set-up an appointment before your first visit.
Monday-Tuesday 8:30 - 10:30 (for senior citizens only)
Wednesday. - Friday. 8 - 2 (general public)
Saturday 8:00 - 11:30
Purpose: Provides food to people in need.
Services Provided: Food pantry.
Eligibility Requirements: Must meet one of the following guidelines:
1.
Income below 130% of United States Government Poverty Line
2.
Special circumstances (fire, flood, etc.)
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone/ Personal Appearance / Walk ins
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: On LETA route
Area Served: Lee County
Last Updated 7/6/11
Lakeview Baptist Church Food Pantry
1600 East Glenn Avenue
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 887-7094
Website: http://www.lakeviewbaptist.org
Contact Person: Pam Baginski (does not work at the church office and must contact the church for information)
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday/ 9AM-11AM
Purpose: To provide hunger relief within the community.
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Services Provided: Grocery Assistance
Eligibility Requirements: Low- Income
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone; Bring picture ID and proof of income
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Auburn/ Opelika
Last Updated 12/30/11
Area Agency on Aging
Lee-Russell Council of Governments
2207 Gateway Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
(p) (334) 749-5264 / (800) AGE-LINE
(f) (334) 749-6582
Website: http://www.lrcog.com/aging.html
Contact Person: Jackie Pinkard
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 7:30am - 4:30pm
Purpose: To provide programs and services to persons 60 and older.
Services Provided: Home Delivered Meals/ Medicaid Waivers/Senior Centers/ Legal assistance/ Outreach/
Insurance Counseling/ Alzheimer's Support Group/ Alzheimer's Respite Services/ Prescription Drug Assistance
Eligibility Requirements: No income requirements for most programs. Age requirement vary per program.
Waiting List: Yes; depends on the program
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone (Social Security Card required for some services)
Fees: Varies according to the program.
Area Served: Lee and Russell Counties
Last Updated 10/21/11
The Bridge
1000 Lee Road 263
Beulah, AL 36852
(p) (334) 742-0144
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thebridge.ws
Contact: Pastor Bill BryanDays and Hours of Operation: Tues/ 9:30AM-11:30AM
Purpose: To help relieve hunger in the community.
Services Provided: Grocery Assistance
Eligibility Requirements: Low-Income
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County, Chambers County
Last Updated 7/6/11
Salvation Army
1038 Opelika Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(p) (334) 826-0073
Contact Person: Captain Ronette Smith
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturdays 9 am-5 pm
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For Social Services- Tues-Thurs. 9am-12 noon, Must call for appointments
Purpose: Offers emergency assistance to the less fortunate of Lee County who are facing dire circumstances.
Assistance is provided according to need, without discrimination.
Services Provided: Food/ Clothing / Lodging / Medical Assistance / Miscellaneous
Eligibility Requirements: Based on Income
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone/ Personal Appearance: Must bring SSC, Picture ID, Proof of Income,
Material specific to request (prescription, eviction notice, etc.) required.
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County
Last Updated 7-06-11
Smiths Station Baptist Church Food Pantry
P.O. Box 189
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(p) (334) 297-4932
Contact: Church Office
Days and Hours of Operation: Call for an appointment.
Purpose: To provide hunger relief to people within the Smiths Station community.
Services Provided: Grocery Assistance / Food Pantry; Can get food every 90 days for a maximum of 3 times per
year
Eligibility Requirements: Low-Income and Resident of Smiths Station.
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone; Appointment Only
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Smiths Station and Salem.
Last Updated 1-11-12
St. Michael's Catholic Church Food Pantry
1100 N. College St.
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 887-5540
Website: www.stmichaelsauburn.com
Purpose: To provide hunger relief within the community.
Services Provided: Grocery Assistance, only six times per year (Thurs 9AM-12PM)
Eligibility Requirements: Low-Income; Bring income verification, proof of address and ID on first Wednesday
of month, 9AM-11AM for qualification; Only have to register one time on the first Wednesday of the month
during a 12 month period
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Unrestricted
Last Updated 7/6/11
Alabama Department of Human Resources -Lee County Office
Food Stamps
1715 Corporate Dr.
Opelika, AL 36801-6836
(p) (334) 737-1100 (f) (334) 737-1250
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Website: dhr.alabama.gov/counties/county_results.aspx?id=Lee
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Beverly Lakin
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 8AM-4:30PM
Purpose: Provide monthly benefits to eligible low income households to help them buy food.
Services Provided: Food Stamps
Eligibility Requirements: Lee County residents (Income and resource guidelines based on family size.)
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone/ Office Visit (must obtain application form); Can upload the form from
the Internet
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County
Affiliation/Parent Organization: State Department of Human Resources
Last Updated 7/6/11
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Alabama Rural Ministry
P.O. Box 2890 131 South Gay Street
Auburn, AL 38631
(p) (334) 501-4276 (f) (334) 887-3231
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.arm-al.org
Contact Person: Lisa Pierce
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 8AM-5PM
Purpose: Meet home repair needs/ Children's Day Camp
Services Provided: Summer Day Camp/ Home Repair
Eligibility Requirements: Disabled/ Elderly/ Low-Income
Waiting List: 3 Months on Home Repair
Preferred Referral Procedure: Application
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: N/A
Area Served: Sumter/ Greene/ Lee/ Macon Counties
Last Updated 1-11-12
Auburn Housing Authority
931 Booker Street
Auburn, AL 36832
(p) (334) 821-2262 (f) (334) 821-2264
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Lee Eastman
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 8:30 AM-4:30PM, closed for lunch from 12-1
Purpose: To provide safe, decent housing.
Eligibility Requirements: Client must be at least 19 years of age. Income range, rental history, credit, criminal
reports must be provided.
Waiting List: Yes
Preferred Referral Procedure: Personal Appearance (Birth cert, income verification, social security card
required)
Fees: No application fee. Housing costs vary according to program.
Area Served: Auburn
Affiliation/Parent Organization: Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Last Updated 8/24/11
Auburn United Methodist Church
MERCY Program
P.O. Box 3135
137 Gay Street
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 826-8800 ext. 254 (f) (334) 826-8922
Contact Person: Linda Gregory
Purpose: To help people throughout the community.
Services Provided: Rent and Utility Assistance, once a year or two times in four years; also offers a circle of
care ministry. Do not have a contract with Opelika Power Company.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be low-income and live in Lee County Must have lived at the current residence
for at least 3 months. Utility bill must be in the client's name and still active.
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Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone; Call 524-4828 to schedule an appointment Mon - Thurs. : 1:30 pm 4:00 pm
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Last Updated 7/5/11
Auburn Housing Network
144 Tichenor Avenue, Suite 2
Auburn, AL 36830
(p) (334) 501-7280
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Sharon Tolbert; Todd White (housing rehab), Ashley Thomas
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 8AM-5PM
Purpose: A network referral for housing repair for low income persons living in the City of Auburn.
Services Provided: Housing Rehab Program: Minor home repairs. on an emergency and rehabilitation basis.
Mortgage, utility assistance. Services determined on a case by case basis. Referrals are made for needs of
weatherization, ramps, concrete, and minor repairs.
Eligibility Requirements: Low Income; must be Auburn resident
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: City of Auburn
Last Updated 8/24/11
Lee County Habitat for Humanity
605 2nd Ave.
Opelika, AL 36801
(p) (334) 745-2123 (f) (334) 745-2428
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Mark Grantham
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 8 am - 4:30pm
Purpose: To build low income housing for those living in inadequate housing.
Services Provided: Low Income Housing
Eligibility Requirements: Resident of Lee County for one year; income requirements; 500 sweat equity hours;
Families living in inadequate housing. Call for qualifications.
Waiting List: Yes
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone for application; Must go through application orientation
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County
Affiliation/Parent Organization: Habitat for Humanity International
Last Updated 1/25/12
Opelika Housing Authority
P.O. Box 786
Opelika, AL 36803 (Mailing Address)
1706 Toomer Street
Opelika, AL 36803 (Actual Address)
(p) (334) 745-4171 (f) (334) 745-6783
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.opelikaha.org
Contact Person: Akinola Popoola
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 12 pm / 1 pm -4:30 pm (closed 12-1 for lunch)
Purpose: To provide safe, decent housing.
Services Provided: Section 8 Housing, Public Housing.
Eligibility Requirements: Client must be at least 19 years old. Income range, rental history, credit reports, and
criminal reports must be provided.
Waiting List: Yes
Preferred Referral Procedure: Personal Appearance (birth certificate, income verification, and social security
card required)
Fees: Yes, housing costs vary according to income.
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Opelika
Affiliation/Parent Organization: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Last Updated 7/5/11
Presbyterian Community Ministry
143 East Thach Avenue
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 887-3777
Contact: Mary Turnbull
Days and Hours of Operation: M and Tues 10:00AM-2:00PM, Thurs 12:00PM-4:00PM
Purpose: To provide assistance to people within the community.
Services Provided: Rent and Utility Assistance
Eligibility Requirements: Low-Income or Emergency situation
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone
Fees: None; No interest loan
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County
Last Updated 1-11-12
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Alabama Council on Human Relations
Shelter and Rental Assistance
319 West Glenn Avenue
P.O. Box 409
Auburn, AL 36831-0409
(p) (334) 821-8336 (f) (334) 826-6397
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.achr.com/csbg.htm
Contact Person: Tabitha Johnson
Days and Hours of Operation: Clients are seen Monday - Thursday.
Purpose: To provide the residents of Lee County who face health threatening emergencies including lack of
heat, water, lights, food, medication, or impending eviction.
Services Provided: Will help pay one month's rent, mortgage or utility bill to keep a person from being evicted.
Eligibility Requirements: Must meet financial guidelines
Waiting List: Must call for appointments Mon - Thurs 10am-12pm. Only the 1st 15 senior citizens age 60 and
older can walk in Monday - Thursday
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County
Last Updated 7/5/11
Alabama Council on Human Relations
Low Income Home Energy Assistance
319 West Glenn Avenue
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 821-8336 (f) (334) 826-6397
Email: mailto:[email protected]
Website: www.achr.com/csbg.htm
Contact Person: Receptionist
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 8AM-5PM (General Office Hours)
Purpose: Helps Lee County residents who have a crisis caused by an inability to pay their utility bills. Families
may receive a grant paid directly to the utility company.
Eligibility Requirements: Must meet income guidelines. Assistance is limited.
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone, Appointments are taken Monday-Thursday from 10am-12pm.
Fees: No
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County
Affiliation/Parent Organization: ACHR
Last Updated 1-11-12
Auburn United Methodist Church
MERCY Program
P.O. Box 3135
137 South Gay Street
Auburn, AL 36831
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(p) (334) 826-8800
(f) (334) 826-8922
Contact Person: Linda Gregory
Hours of Operation: Mon - Thurs. 1:30 pm - 4pm
Purpose: To help people throughout Lee County.
Services Provided: Rent and Utility Assistance, once a year or two times in four years; also offers a circle of
care ministry. Do not have a contract with Opelika Power Company.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be low-income and live in Lee County. Must have lived at the current residence
for at least 3 months. Utility bill must be in the client's name and still active.
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone; call for appointment
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Last Updated 10/21/11
Auburn Housing Network
144 Tichenor Avenue, Suite 2
Auburn, AL 36830
(p) (334) 501-7280
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Sharon Tolbert; Todd White (housing rehab), Ashley Thomas
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 8AM-5PM
Purpose: A network referral for housing repair for low income persons living in the City of Auburn.
Services Provided: Housing Rehab Program: Minor home repairs on emergency and rehabilitation basis.
Mortgage, utility assistance. Services determined on a case by case basis. Referrals are made for needs of
weatherization, ramps, concrete, and minor repairs.
Eligibility Requirements: Low Income; must be Auburn resident
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: City of Auburn
Last Updated 8/24/11
Presbyterian Community Ministry
143 East Thach Avenue
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 887-3777
Contact: Mary Turnbull
Days and Hours of Operation: M and Tues 10:00AM-2:00PM, Thurs 12:00PM-4:00PM
Purpose: To provide assistance to people within the community.
Services Provided: Rent and Utility Assistance
Eligibility Requirements: Low-Income or Emergency situation
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone
Fees: None; No interest loan
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County
Last Updated 1-11-12
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Project Share
206 26th Street North
Opelika, AL 36801
(p) (334) 749-9981
Website: www.leeredcross.org
Contact: Jennifer Ryan
Purpose: To provide assistance for people who are having trouble paying their energy bill.
Services Provided: Financial assistance for energy bill (only one bill per season)
Eligibility Requirements: Low income/ 62 or older, or 100% disability. No applications but are refered to the
United Way.
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: None but some are referred to the United Way.
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No
Area Served: Lee County, Chambers County
Affiliation/Parent Organization: American Red Cross
Last Updated 7/5/11
William Mason Emergency Fund
P. O. Box 3075
Auburn, AL 36831
(p) (334) 745-5540 ext. 13 (f) (334) 745-5606
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.unitedwayofleecounty.com
Contact Person: Kristi Holt
Days and Hours of Operation: M-F/ 8AM-4PM
Purpose: Provides emergency assistance to individuals or families suffering a financial hardship.
Services Provided: Emergency assistance with propane, electric and gas utility bills and prescription medication
for individuals without prescription medication for individuals without prescription insurance.
Eligibility Requirements: Crisis/ Emergency Situations
Waiting List: No
Preferred Referral Procedure: Phone; by appointment only.
Fees: None
Transportation Provided: No.
Area Served: Lee County
Affiliation/Parent Organization: United Way of Lee County, Inc.
Index of the Community Resources Guide – Basic Needs
For a complete index of the Community Resources Guide for all categories, look in the main guide.
Alabama Coalition Against Hunger
Basic Needs – Food, 3
Alabama Council on Human Relations
Basic Needs – Food, 3
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance, 11
Alabama Department of Human Resources -Lee
County Office
Basic Needs – Food, 7
Alabama Rural Ministry
Basic Needs – Housing, 8
Area Agency on Aging
Basic Needs – Food, 5
Auburn Housing Authority
Basic Needs – Housing, 8
Auburn Housing Network
Basic Needs – Housing, 9
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance, 12
Auburn Nutrition Site
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance
Basic Needs – Food, 3
Auburn United Methodist Church
Basic Needs – Housing, 8
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance, 12
Auburn United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Basic Needs – Food, 4
Bridge, The
Basic Needs – Food, 5
Community Market
Basic Needs – Food, 4
Food Stamps
Basic Needs – Food, 7
Lakeview Baptist Church Food Pantry
Basic Needs – Food, 4
Lee County Habitat for Humanity
Basic Needs – Housing, 9
Lee-Russell Council of Governments
Basic Needs – Food, 5
Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance, 11
MERCY Program
Basic Needs – Housing, 8
Mission Thrift Store
Basic Needs - Clothing, 2
Opelika Housing Authority
Basic Needs – Housing, 9
Presbyterian Community Ministry
Basic Needs – Housing, 10
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance, 12
Project Share
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance, 13
Salvation Army
Basic Needs - Clothing, 2
Basic Needs – Food, 6
Shelter and Rental Assistance
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance, 11
Smiths Station Baptist Church Food Pantry
Basic Needs – Food, 6
St. Michael's Catholic Church Food Pantry
Basic Needs – Food, 6
WIC
Basic Needs – Food, 3
William Mason Emergency Fund
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance, 13
Basic Needs – Utility Assistance