Community Resource Guide: 5 Food Pantries Serving Mobile and the Gulf Coast

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Community Resource Guide: 5 Food Pantries Serving Mobile and the Gulf Coast

The cost of living has increased drastically over the last decade, affecting thousands of people across America.  According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, SNAP participation nationwide declined by more than 5 million people between July 2025 and June 2026, a decrease of approximately 13%. The organization estimates that more than 1.5 million children have lost access to SNAP nationwide.

In the State of Alabama, between July 2025 and May 2026, 81,838 Alabamians lost SNAP benefits, including 23,324 children, representing a statewide drop of 11%. These are numbers we can’t ignore. Food insecurity is something that many families and individuals throughout the US suffer from.

Though there are many assistance programs out there, not everyone is aware of the services that may be just around the corner, or they don’t have up-to-date information.

The Vivian’s Door Media Hub created this guide to help keep community members informed about local food-assistance resources and where to turn for support. This guide highlights five food pantries serving Mobile and surrounding Gulf Coast communities, along with Feeding the Gulf Coast’s searchable database of additional pantries, food drives, and mobile food distributions.

This guide provides essential information, including:

• Locations
• Contact information
• Hours of operation
• Eligibility requirements
• Appointment procedures

1.Love All Pantry

Phone: 251-999-9019 (Appointment Line)

Location: 1260 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36604

Website: https://www.loveallpantry.org/

Hours: Tuesday Morning

 Appointment Information: Call after 2 p.m. on Tuesdays to schedule an appointment for the following Tuesday.

Walk-Up Services are available for individuals within walking distance: From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesdays.

Drive-up service is not available for walk-up appointments. Food pantry with optional delivery for individuals without transportation.

Delivery Assistance: (251) 432-0591

2. Catholic Social Services

Phone: 251-434-1500

Location: 188 South Florida St., Mobile, AL

Hours/Appointment Information: Call 251-434-1500 to confirm current food pantry availability and schedule emergency assistance.

Requirements: Documentation may be required. Call before visiting.

Services: Emergency food pantry assistance for community members.

3. Helping Hands

Location: 600 Bel Air Blvd., Suite 120, Mobile, AL 36606

Phone: 251-216-6615

Website: https://www.helpinghandsfoodpantry.net/

Hours: By appointment only

Requirements:

1. Emergency food assistance is provided based on individual need.

Services: Emergency food assistance for anyone experiencing an immediate food shortage

4. The Joseph Project – Food Distribution Center

Location: Dumas Wesley Community Center: 126 Mobile Street, Mobile, AL 36607

Phone: 251.554.0122

Website: https://www.dumaswesley.org/food-pantry/

Email: thejosephprojectfoodpantry@gmail.com 

Hours: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Services: The pantry serves 100 households on a first-come, first-served basis.

5. Dwell Mobile

Location: 2496 Government Blvd., Mobile, AL 36606

Phone: 251-487-9766

Website: https://www.dwellmobile.org/programs

Hours: Monday–Friday: 10:00 A.M.– 4:00 P.M.

Requirements: Call ahead to arrange food assistance.

Services: Food pantry assisting by appointment during business hours.

Need More Food-Assistance Options?

Feeding the Gulf Coast supplies food to partner pantries throughout the region and maintains a searchable database of local food pantries, mobile food distributions, and community food drives.

Residents can use the organization’s Find Help tool to search for food assistance near them, including free meal sites for children and upcoming food distribution events.

Because pantry hours, eligibility requirements, and distribution schedules may change, call the listed organization before visiting.

Find A Pantry:  https://www.feedingthegulfcoast.org/find-help/find-a-pantry
Phone: Feeding The Gulf Coast (251) 653-1617

Communities grow stronger when people know where to find help. This guide provides clear, easy-to-understand information about local food pantries serving Mobile and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities.

By sharing these resources, the Vivian’s Door Media Hub hopes to reduce barriers, raise awareness of organizations serving our community, and help residents find support when they need it most.

Vivian’s Door is also developing a Community Resource Page that will connect residents with food assistance, housing support, mental health services, youth programs, and other community resources. Stay TUNED.

About Vivian’s Door Media Hub
The Vivian’s Door Media Hub connects communities with information they can use. From local resources and economic updates to community stories and opportunities, the Media Hub is designed to keep residents informed, connected, and better equipped to navigate the issues that affect everyday life.

Cameron Page is a junior at Washington State University studying Business Marketing, with interests in brand strategy, creative marketing, and storytelling. She served as a Vivian’s Door intern in summer 2026, where she developed her writing skills by highlighting the experiences and work of women of color. Based in Washington, Cameron is passionate about telling stories centered on leadership, community, identity, and organizations making an impact.