Food Pantry at MCGS
Birmingham Area Hunger Facts:
- 39% of families served by food pantries have at least one working adult
- 30% of seniors must choose between medicine and food
- 75,320 children in our service area are chronically hungry
Source: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Food Deserts of Birmingham
Source: al.com
Interested in hosting a food drive? Collecting food and/or money for the Food Pantry at MCGS is an easy way to help!
The Food Pantry
at the Ministry Center serves 700-800 people from over 200 families each month. Generous donations of money, food, and time help make this service possible.
Did you know?…
42% of the recipients of the food we distribute are children, while 18% are seniors.
Donate Money
The average cost to provide one family with emergency food is $7.38. The Ministry Center at Green Springs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donate Time
Our volunteers help stock the pantry and assist the clients as they choose the food that is right for their families.
Are you a business interested in donating food? Millions of pounds of leftover food and groceries go to waste each year. The Food Pantry at MCGS will put this food to good use.