Montgomery Assistance Programs & Community Resources
Economy Hotel has established a central hub for community resources in Atlanta, GA, including Atlanta 211 information and assistance programs. Economy Hotel offers affordable accommodations for individuals requiring stable lodging while accessing these services.
Understanding 211 Services In Alabama
Alabama 211 is a United Way resource that helps residents overcome challenges and discover all that life has to offer. It’s a statewide initiative, with local branches in various cities, including Montgomery. Alabama 211 provides several types of support, including housing help, food access, utilities, and crisis support for residents in Montgomery. Economy Hotel is providing an informational overview of Alabama 211resources, as well as housing assistance to those in need.
Alabama Assistance Programs Available To Montgomery Residents
Economy Hotel is on a mission to make life easier for every person struggling with basic human needs. Explore the Alabama 211 Montgomery assistance programs available in Alabama:
Housing & Rental Service
FLORENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY
110 South Cypress Street, Florence, AL 35630
sroberts@flohousing.org
ABBEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
194 Ash Drive, Abbeville, AL, United States, 36310
334-585-2165
AHA provides 129 units through the Public Housing program for qualified low-income individuals and families. AHA may take Section 8 applications during open-enrollment periods.
MOBILE HOUSING BOARD
151 S Claiborne Street Mobile, AL, United States, 36603
251-434-2200
The Mobile Housing Authority serves families who need quality housing in the City of Mobile. Housing Choice vouchers and public housing applications are available.
Food Pantries
Beyond Expectations Community Outreach
1101 1st Place South Phenix City, AL, United States, 36869
334-384-1340
This program operates during the school year at participating schools in Russell County and Phenix City, Alabama, providing children who are at risk of hunger with healthy, nutritious food to take home for the weekend. Meals are typically distributed on Fridays or the last day children attend school for the week. Typical meal packages include 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, snacks, and juice. The program costs $7.50 per week. Applications are available on the company's website.
Operation Homecare - Food Pantry
300 Kentucky Ave. Suite 3, York, AL, United States, 36925
205-392-9292
Provides a food pantry for residents of Marengo County. Available every 1st and 3rd Monday and requires residents to call ahead of pickup. Various locations are available throughout the area.
True Divine Community Development
4601 Troy Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36116
334-286-4008
tdcd@truedivinebaptistchurch.org
True Divine Community Development Website
Provides a monthly food distribution and a weekly emergency food pantry. TDCD's Feeding Hands Backpack Program provides weekend bags of food to children who have been identified by local school officials as having an issue with food insecurity. Seniors are provided meals five days a week and activities four days a week through True Divine Community Development's Senior Center. Call or email for more information.
Homeless Shelters
BALDWIN FAMILY VILLAGE
126 Mobile Street Mobile, Alabama 36607
251-210-4045
hwilliams@dumaswesley.org
https://www.dumaswesley.org/baldwinfamilyvillage/
Transitional housing program for single women or women with children. Must be at least 24 years of age, drug and alcohol free, and willing to follow guidelines (weekly case management, keeping a clean suite, staying drug and alcohol free, and no visitors, etc.).
Born Twice Ministries
3010 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, United States, 36109
334-294-9923
7btministries@gmail.com
https://www.borntwice.love/welcome
Born Twice Ministries is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable, educational, and faith-based shelter. They assist the homeless, battered women, substance abusers, prisoners in transition, families, and senior citizens who need housing.
BRIDGETT & FRIENDS
66 Academy Lane, McIntosh, AL, United States, 36553
251-829-6507
Serving women in need. Providing temporary shelter. Transitional Living. Sober Living. Discipleship. Provides transportation within a 75-mile radius.
Health & Wellness
ADOLESCENT HEALTH CARE
1600 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States, 35233
Tamera Coyne-Beasley- Division Director, UAB Adolescent Medicine, coybea@peds.uab.edu
Adolescent health care is a clinic for teen mothers and their children. It’s also an eating disorders clinic. This clinic is available for those aged 11 - 21 years old. You must be a resident of Jefferson County and the surrounding areas. Call or email for details.
HANDS OF HOPE HEALTH CARE CENTER
4625 Moffett Rd. Mobile, AL 36618
251-287-6146
admin@handsofhopehc.com
Hands of Hope Health Care Center (HOHHC) is a nonprofit healthcare organization established to provide affordable, quality care for uninsured and insured populations of low-income status located in Mobile County and the surrounding areas. It costs $30 per visit. You must provide an ID, address, and phone number for contact information.
LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
13299 AL Hwy 157, Moulton, AL, United States, 35650
256-974-1141
Provides family planning and immunizations for those with little or no insurance. Call to make an appointment.
Clothing
COVENANT CLOTHES CLOSET
New Covenant Church 303 S. 11th St, Gadsden, AL, United States, 35901
256-485-8089
https://www.newcovenantgadsden.com/
This program provides clothing for those in need. Call or walk in to apply.
256 THRIFT CENTER
1312 E. Avalon Avenue, Tuscumbia, AL, United States, 35674
256-740-7410 thrift@parkviewfamily.org
https://www.parkviewfamily.org/thriftcenter
An outreach project through Parkview Baptist Church. 100% of the profits go to missions, both locally and throughout the world. This program provides clothing of all sizes, as well as household goods, depending on what they have at the time. Email Dwayne Murphy, Thrift Center Director, for more information, or walk in for assistance.
2ND TIME AROUND STORE
100 East Kelly Street, Abbeville, AL, United States, 36310
334-585-3121
https://www.abbevillemethodist.com/
A local thrift store that provides low-cost clothing and household items to benefit the community and help fund mission work and ministry for youth. Store hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am - 12 pm.
Meal Delivery
ABBEVILLE SENIOR CENTER
215 East Washington Street, Abbeville, AL, United States, 36310
334-585-5900
Homebound seniors may receive a hot meal delivered to them on weekdays through the senior centers, if available. You must be 60 years old or older, or the spouse of an eligible senior. You must be a member of the Senior Center to access programs such as senior rides and home-delivered meals.
EQUALITY UMC FOOD ASSISTANCE
281 Alabama Highway 259, Equality, AL, United States, 36026
334-541-4063
https://www.equalitymethodistchurch.com/missions/
This church operates a monthly food drop to 300-500 individuals. The program includes CareShare, which delivers meals and companionship to the homebound, and an emergency food pantry. Call to apply.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MEALS ON WHEELS
1380 West Main Street, Dothan, AL, United States, 36301
334-790-7464
Meals on Wheels delivers about 65 meals per day, on seven different routes, to home-bound people. Deliveries are limited to within Dothan city limits. The cost of each meal is $2.75. To apply, please call 334-790-7464.
Economy Hotel is a helpful resource hub for navigating next steps. There are many resources available, beyond what we’ve provided in this guide. Please explore the full resource platform available on the 211 Alabama website.
Local Montgomery Resources For Housing, Food, and Support
There are plenty of Montgomery resources and organizations throughout the city. From emergency housing resources to transitional support and local aid, Montgomery is equipped to support you and your family. Economy Hotel offers affordable lodging options that will help you get on your feet while you leverage the various Alabama assistance programs and resources.
How Economy Hotel Supports Guests Seeking Local Assistance
Economy Hotel is an affordable accommodation provider and information source for locals in need of assistance. We provide affordable short-term stays, extended stays, and budget-friendly lodging to individuals navigating transitional or emergency scenarios.
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