Food Pantries in Fort Payne, AL
Browse 2 food pantries and food banks serving Fort Payne, Alabama. All listings are free to visit — no income verification required at most locations.
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Fort Payne's food assistance clusters along Gault Avenue: the Casa Maria Food Pantry at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church runs a weekly Wednesday distribution, and the Salvation Army operates a few blocks south. Periodically, the Food Bank of North Alabama adds large drive-thru giveaways at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds — free groceries with no paperwork, announced on its events page.
Casa Maria's Wednesday Pantry
Our Lady of the Valley's Casa Maria Food Pantry at 2910 Gault Ave N opens each Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — call (256) 845-4774 to confirm around holidays. Community college resource lists also note a third-Wednesday morning distribution (8–10 a.m.) serving all of DeKalb County from the same grounds, so if you can only come monthly, that's the bigger restock.
Drive-Thru Distributions and County Coverage
The Food Bank of North Alabama — the regional Feeding America food bank — schedules drive-thru distributions at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds (151 18th St NE) with fresh produce, dairy, and shelf-stable items free of charge; dates are posted on its mobile pantry page and Facebook. The Salvation Army at 450 Gault Ave N — (256) 997-0858 — rounds out local options with emergency food and utility help, and Alabama's 211 Connects line can search every DeKalb County program.
More Local Food Resources
Casa Maria Food Pantry (Our Lady of the Valley)
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at 2910 Gault Ave N.
Food Bank of North Alabama — Mobile Pantries
Free drive-thru distributions, including DeKalb VFW Fairgrounds dates.
Common Questions in Fort Payne
What day is the Fort Payne food pantry open?
Casa Maria at Our Lady of the Valley distributes every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at 2910 Gault Ave N. A larger third-Wednesday morning distribution (8–10 a.m.) serves all of DeKalb County.
Are there free drive-thru food giveaways in Fort Payne?
Yes — the Food Bank of North Alabama periodically hosts drive-thru distributions at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds, typically 9–10:30 a.m., with no paperwork. Watch its mobile pantry page for upcoming dates.
Can I get help with bills along with food in Fort Payne?
The Salvation Army at 450 Gault Ave N — (256) 997-0858 — pairs emergency food with utility and other assistance, and 211 can screen you for county programs in one call.
Sources: Our Lady of the Valley — Casa Maria · Food Bank of North Alabama · 211 Connects Alabama · Last verified 2026-07-19