Community Market of East Alabama

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 Com

munity 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/

06/23/2026

It's easy to swing by and drop off some food. Please help out our neighbors.

In Lee County, 1 in 5 kids live in food-insecure homes.
06/23/2026

In Lee County, 1 in 5 kids live in food-insecure homes.

The generosity of our community continues to amaze us!Following their Baby Manna mission project, the congregation of Fi...
06/22/2026

The generosity of our community continues to amaze us!

Following their Baby Manna mission project, the congregation of First Methodist of Opelika donated 547 pounds of baby wipes and baby essentials, along with a generous financial gift to support local families.

These donations will help stock our Baby Manna area and provide much-needed items for parents and caregivers who visit the Community Market.

We are deeply grateful for the partnership and support of First Methodist of Opelika. Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors and ensuring that families with young children have access to essential resources.

Summer is here and for many families in our community, it can be a tough time of year. One simple but powerful way you c...
06/22/2026

Summer is here and for many families in our community, it can be a tough time of year. One simple but powerful way you can help is by donating food. Our greatest need right now is for canned goods—all types. Please come by Glynn Smith Chevrolet in Opelika on Tuesday and drop off your canned goods.

Please support this drive. Every pound of food helps!
06/22/2026

Please support this drive. Every pound of food helps!

The Kids Summer Cupboard returns tomorrow.
WRBL TV3 and Bob Jeswald will host the event again this year.

Suggested Non-Perishable Items

Applesauce or Fruit Cups (individual cups)
Boxed crackers
Canned soup (pop tabs)
Canned tuna and chicken
Canned vegetables and beans (pop tabs)
Cereal (individual packs)
Cereal bars
Dried Fruits or vegetables
Oatmeal (individual packs)
Pasta noodles
Pasta sauce (non-glass containers)
Peanut butter
Ramen noodles
Rice

PLEASE COME BY AND DONATE to Food Bank of East Alabama
We'll get started at 11am Central Time
😍GET READY TO SMILE😍

We're doing our part!
06/21/2026

We're doing our part!

On Friday we honor our shared history and celebrate the progress we continue to build upon. The Community Market will be...
06/18/2026

On Friday we honor our shared history and celebrate the progress we continue to build upon. The Community Market will be closed on Friday in honor of Juneteenth and will resume regular hours on Monday.

What a special day for the Community Market of East Alabama!Yesterday, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of Project Musta...
06/18/2026

What a special day for the Community Market of East Alabama!

Yesterday, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of Project Mustard Seed, the Leadership Lee County Class of 2025-2026 service project. What was once an underutilized outdoor space has been transformed into a welcoming area where individuals and families can gather, connect, learn, and grow.

This project represents the power of community partnerships and servant leadership. We are incredibly grateful to the Leadership Lee County Class, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community partners who invested their time, talents, and resources to make this vision a reality.

Thank you for helping create a space that fosters dignity, belonging, and connection for our neighbors. We look forward to seeing the impact of Project Mustard Seed for years to come!

What a beautiful harvest! We are so grateful for our partnership and for the fresh produce being shared with Community M...
06/17/2026

What a beautiful harvest! We are so grateful for our partnership and for the fresh produce being shared with Community Market shoppers. Thank you for growing food, building community, and helping local families enjoy healthy, nutritious fruits and vegetables.

The garden was showing off today! 🍅🌶️🍆

We picked everything from yummy tomatoes to curly eggplants that look like they belong in a Dr. Seuss book. Best of all, every bit of today's harvest is being donated to local families. Thank you Community Market of East Alabama for helping us share these goodies with our community!

Fresh from the garden, straight to the 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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