Services

The doors to Community Kitchens are open to all. No one is required to attend a religious service, rich or poor are equally welcome-they only need to be hungry. We help anyone who is hungry and unable to buy or cook food regardless of race, religion, disability, gender or any other criteria. Most of all we we call those who dine with us "guests" and to treat them as such. 

Those we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. Generally we help children, the unemployed, homeless, the working poor, the disabled, families on welfare, veterans and the elderly whose fixed income is too small.  Some of our guests have income.  About 25% of our guests are employed part-time or on a temporary basis, but still cannot meet their basic needs. Eating at Community Kitchens allows them to use their money for rent, gas, utilities and other necessities that help keep them from becoming homeless. 30 - 50% of our guests are homeless. The homeless, who often sleep outside or in shelters, need a nutritious meal at least once a day. For 60% of our guests this is the only hot meal they will get all day and for 30% it is the only meal of any kind!  Those who eat with Community Kitchens can also receive referrals to other community agencies that can assist with housing and other needs. This link contains contact information about some of these agencies.

Directions

Community Kitchens serves a lunch meal 365 days a year from 2 locations in Birmingham.  There are no charges, criteria or requirements to be served.

Southside Location:
Community Kitchens at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church - Map
1024 South 12th Street
Birmingham, AL    35205
251-3569
Meals are served weekdays at noon in the church parish hall.  Saturday sack lunches are served from the parking lot beside the church and Sunday sack lunches are served from the UAB parking lot on 11th Avenue South and 11th Place by the used book store.

Woodlawn Location:
Community Kitchens at Grace Episcopal Church - Map
5712 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL  35212
Meals are served daily at 12:45 pm in the church parish hall.