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Our community's

response to hunger

The Community Kitchens of Birmingham

We are a local food bank and soup kitchen in Birmingham, Alabama that specializes in hunger relief and homeless support. We offer meals at no cost to hungry residents, six days a week.

 

Our nonprofit organization prides itself on providing healthy, nutritious meals to those in need throughout the community. Whether you are facing homelessness, struggling to make ends meet, or just in need of a warm meal, our team of dedicated staff and volunteers are here to serve you.

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Our doors are open to all.

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1 in 5

people in our community struggle with hunger

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2nd

highest food hardship rate in the nation

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313

number of serving days each year

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44k+

number of meals served annually

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 In Alabama alone, close to 2,000,000 residents live in a food desert, and almost 150,000 of them live in Birmingham.

 

This accounts for 69% of the city’s total population.

UAB INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

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