Assistance programs Lauderdale County Alabama
Find help for low-income and struggling families in Lauderdale County AL. There are a number of churches, charities, and government programs available that offer financial assistance including grants to pay bills, free food, or other social services. Locate help in the Florence AL area.
Food, financial assistance, housing, and help with bills in Lauderdale County AL
Free Christmas and holiday gift assistance programs include gifts for kids (or the elderly) as well as food boxes, including at Christmas. People do need to apply for stuff. Applicants need to have identification, including their birth certificates and Social Security cards for all members of the household, including teenagers. A photo ID is always required for the household member making application. The United Way of NW Alabama partners with Toys for Tots from the Marine and other groups. Call (256) 764-5892.
Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama has a number of social services for struggling families, including those in poverty. There are applications to grants for people in a hardship, job training, free transportation programs and more. The non-profit is also known as CAAN.
- Help with utility bills is offered in Lauderdale County. Qualified individuals can funds once in the summer and up to one time in the winter. Assistance provided will be based on total household income and the number of persons who live in the household, with a focus on the elderly, disabled, and low income. Find additional ways to get help with electric bills.
- Some of the hunger prevention services include food programs, such as Meals on Wheels or access to government benefits such as SNAP food stamps. The agency also has WIC applications. In particular they help feed seniors over the age of 60 and young kids, including with baby formula.
- Housing needs are also addressed by the Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama. This ranges from free foreclosure counseling to emergency rental assistance, funds for paying security deposits, and information on low interest loans for home repairs.
- The non-profit is a HUD approved housing counseling agency, so they address a number of matters that both homeowners and tenants may be facing.
The office is at 745 Thompson St, Florence, AL 35630. Call (256) 766-4330. Or read Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama programs.
Cloverdale Church of Christ may be able to offer help to the working poor on a case by case basis. Individuals can receive free clothing for work or school, utility assistance, or money to pay for back rent or a tank of gas to get to a job interview. Be sure to bring a copy of a bill and other proof. Church is located at 13000 Highway 157, Cloverdale, Alabama 35617, or call 256-764-3097.
Woodmont Baptist Church at 2001 Darby Drive, Florence Alabama 35630. The charity offers several resources. They are limited, and applications are only accepted twice a month. There may some free food or grocery boxes (based on donations), or some money for utility bills, medical care, rent, or even gas vouchers. Call (256) 766-1255
Help Center provides general assistance to low-income families and those with no money. Get free eemergency food, clothing, prescription medicine vouchers or school supplies. Or apply for limited emergency rent, power bill help and utilities may be administered. Location is 621 South Court Street, Florence, AL 35630, call (256) 766-7663
The Salvation Army of Lauderdale County and the Shoals Area offers many programs. There is everything from Emergency Financial Help to a free food pantry. There are also free Christmas toys or gifts for kids in Launderdale County, or case management. The Florence faith based charity also has a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, ministry, and even camp or free school supplies for students.
The charity also operates a thrift store and gives out free emergency hotel vouchers to people in a crisis. The address is 1601 Huntsville Road, Florence, AL 35630. Call (256) 764-4432.
- The charity also helps with transportation needs. As there are free vehicle and car programs in the Shoals AL area. As a number of organizations may assist, and look here for a list of local free vehicle programs.
Florence AL Housing Authority operates HUD programs, including section 8. There are also income based apartments, places for people with bad credit and self-sufficiency programs. The main office is at 110 S. Cypress St., Florence, AL 35630. For details on the wait list, call 256-740-5217, or look here for section 8 in Alabama.
Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church helps the poor, homeless, and others. While resources are limited, there will be free free clothes for kids or adults given out. A food bank and pantry also give out groceries and holiday joy from 129 N Cherokee St, Florence, AL 35630. Main phone: (256) 764-3900
Cross Point Church of Christ assistance programs include a free clothing and food bank as well as furniture distribution center. Get a couch, small kitchen appliances, or clothes for kids or a job. Sneakers, jackets, work attire and free school backpacks for kids as well from 1350 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL 35633. Dial (256) 764-4073
Shoals Community Clinic helps the uninsured, people on Medicaid, low-income and others. Both free (or affordable) dental and medical is from WC, 309-B, Handy Place, Florence, AL 35630. The goal is to ensure everyone has access to medical. Get free eye exams, dental cleanings, oral surgery, physicals, women's OBGYN and more. Call (256) 760-4713
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