The Community Market, launched in January of 2003, functions as an extension of the Food Bank of East Alabama to provide direct food relief to low-income residents of Lee County. It offers client-choice food selection in a grocery store atmosphere at a convenient location on Pepperell Parkway in Opelika.
The Community Market of the Food Bank of East Alabama increases access to healthy food for all people in need in ways that cultivate dignity, self-sufficiency, and community.
The Community Market functions as an extension of the Food Bank of East Alabama.
The FBEA Community “Market” is committed to supporting Lee County residents. The Market prioritizes the health and safety of our community, volunteers, and staff. During 2020 and 2021, the Community Market suspended choice shopping and provided perishable and nonperishable items through a distribution model due to COVID-19.
Beginning April 6, 2022, we re-opened the doors for choice-shopping for appointments scheduled on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Saturday appointments are now available on the first and second Saturday of the month. Appointment days/times are strictly enforced.
Brown Bag Program (seniors 60 and older)
Eligible Brown Bag households have the option of picking up food on Monday or shopping in the Market on Tuesday of their designated week. Brown Bag service hours for seniors continues on Monday and Tuesdays from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., except for the fifth Monday and Tuesday of the month and holidays. For more information or to get an application for the program, contact the Community Market at 334-749-8844.
Food Assistance
Process for getting help with food:
Volunteers are the bedrock of the Community Market and they play a very important role in helping to maintain an atmosphere of dignity and compassion. They assist people in need in a concrete, caring way. Volunteers are given instructions and are placed according to interest and need.
For more information or to volunteer, contact the Community Market at 334-749-8844 or cduff@foodbankofeastalabama.com.
The outreach of the Community Market is made possible through community support. Overhead expenses are covered by support from local governments and organizations, and financial contributions from individuals, churches and civic clubs are transformed into food for hungry people. Donations are tax-deductible and can be mailed to 355 Industry Drive, Auburn, AL 36832.
Community Market Coordinator
Cindy Duff
cduff@foodbankofeastalabama.com
Physical Location
3810-C Pepperell Parkway
Opelika, Alabama 36801
334.749.8844
Mailing Address
355 Industry Drive
Auburn, Alabama 36832
Food Bank of East Alabama
355 Industry Drive
Auburn, AL 36832
food-bank@foodbankofeastalabama.com
Phone: (334) 821-9006
Fax: (334) 821-4697
The Food Bank of East Alabama is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an equal opportunity employer and provider. Federal Tax ID 63-1112492
