Community Market of East Alabama

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Community Market of East Alabama The Community Market serves Lee County & functions as an extension of the Food Bank of East Alabama. Brown Bag Seniors are served Monday and Tuesday mornings.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Community Market of the Food Bank of East Alabama increases access to healthy food for all people that are in need and serves in ways that cultivate dignity, self-sufficiency, empowerment and provide for a strong community. The Community Market, a program of the Food Bank of East Alabama, provides a friendly grocery-store environment for eligible Lee County families. The Community Market hosts the Senior Lee County Brown Bag Program. Families and individuals seeking assistance are served Wednesday-Friday. Items available include pantry staples, perishable goods, frozen foods, fresh produce, cleaning products and personal care items. 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

If you have an emergency need for food, call 334-749-8844 to make an appointment. You will need to bring the following things when you come to the Community Market: Photo ID and Proof of Lee County residency. Physical Location: 3810-C Pepperell Parkway Opelika, Alabama 3680
Mailing Address:355 Industry Drive, Auburn, Alabama 36832
For more information on this and other programs, see https://foodbankofeastalabama.com/

Saint Francis of Assisi is known his deep love for nature and animals and is considered the Patron Saint of Animals, and...
10/30/2026

Saint Francis of Assisi is known his deep love for nature and animals and is considered the Patron Saint of Animals, and the women of Opelika found a lovely way to honor this saint by donating pet food for the Community Marketโ€™s Pet Food shelves.

A good opportunity for families who need winter coats.
10/30/2026

A good opportunity for families who need winter coats.

If you are in need of a coat to stay warm this winter, stop by Opelika Public Library November 4, 2-6pm CST to pick out one of the coats collected through our fourth annual coat drive in partnership with Lee County, Alabama District Attorney's Office, Lee County Helping Families Initiative, and United Way of Lee County, Inc..

For more info., visit leecosheriffal.gov/coats

Or maybe it's actually a car these days. It's a toss-up. While no one likes paying more, inflation is especially painful...
10/28/2026

Or maybe it's actually a car these days. It's a toss-up. While no one likes paying more, inflation is especially painful for low-income families, whose spending is heavily weighted towards necessities such as gas and groceries, which are seeing some of the largest price hikes.
"I skip meals so my kids don't have to...You don't know how humiliating it feels to put food back at the checkout because your card won't cover it...Being poor is expensive - especially at the grocery store...I've never imagined needing food assistance while working full time."

10/28/2026
No matter which team you favor, support the Food Fight. Your team and, more importantly, many of your neighbors are coun...
10/27/2026

No matter which team you favor, support the Food Fight. Your team and, more importantly, many of your neighbors are counting on you.

A wonderful opportunity to learn more about healthy eating.  Today from 1 - 2 p.m. There is no cost for this fun event.
10/27/2026

A wonderful opportunity to learn more about healthy eating. Today from 1 - 2 p.m. There is no cost for this fun event.

Community Market is blessed by great volunteers! Today Sandy Turnbull spent his morning cleaning carpets in the waiting ...
10/24/2026

Community Market is blessed by great volunteers! Today Sandy Turnbull spent his morning cleaning carpets in the waiting area.

What a wonderful day at the Community Market! ๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽOur visitors enjoyed the Mobile Wellness Center, fresh produce, and Hall...
10/24/2026

What a wonderful day at the Community Market! ๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽ

Our visitors enjoyed the Mobile Wellness Center, fresh produce, and Halloween decorations shared with those who joined us. It was a great turnout, and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this such an enjoyable day for our community.

Address

1606 1st Avenue
Opelika, AL
36801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11:30am
Tuesday 8:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 11:30am
Friday 8:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

(334) 749-8844

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