HUNGER IN LEE COUNTY

In Lee County, Alabama, thousands of children, seniors, working families, and others face tough times due to inflation, the lingering economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising living costs.

AS OF 2025:

1 in 6

individuals in Lee County live in food-insecure households, a 29% increase over the previous year.

15.1%

of residents live in poverty, affecting more than 6,620 children.

16%

The food-insecurity rate in Lee County has risen 16% in just one year.

The need for food and resources has never been greater.

Unfortunately, the Community Market’s ability to meet this demand is now severely limited by its current facility and infrastructure. Plans for new programs to help feed more people are on hold until a more suitable facility can be built.

The time to act is now!

See Facility Plans

How You Can Help

CURRENT LOCATION

3810C Pepperell Parkway
Opelika, AL

FUTURE LOCATION

1600 First Avenue
Opelika, AL

food-bank@foodbankofeastalabama.com