Alabama Community Service

Community Service
Written By Abe Lomri
✅ Verified nonprofits & volunteer programs 🛠️ Eligible — confirm with provider/officer

Alabama Court-Approved & Reentry-Friendly Community Service

This directory lists volunteer-friendly community service programs across Alabama that may be accepted by probation, parole, pretrial services, or diversion programs. Always verify approval with your supervising officer before completing hours.

Central Alabama (Birmingham Metro)

Counties: Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair, Calhoun

✅ Verified Volunteer Sites

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Warehouse, pantry & distribution shifts.
Birmingham
The Community Kitchens of Birmingham
Daily meal service; court-approved hours.
Birmingham
Firehouse Ministries
Shelter, meals, clothing & outreach.
Birmingham
Jimmie Hale Mission
Meal service, shelter support, sorting donations.
Birmingham
Greater Birmingham Humane Society
Animal care; charges may limit eligibility.
Birmingham
Urban Ministry
Food pantry, garden, community programs.
Birmingham
Hands On Birmingham (United Way)
Volunteer clearinghouse for metro area.
Birmingham
King's Home Thrift Store
Sorting donations; accepts volunteer service.
Shelby County
The Lovelady Center
Donation center support; reentry-friendly.
Birmingham
Christian Service Mission
Food distribution & community projects.
Birmingham

🛠️ Eligible — Confirm with Provider

Salvation Army — Birmingham
Pantry & administrative support.
Birmingham
Habitat for Humanity Birmingham
Construction & ReStore shifts.
Jefferson
Shelby Emergency Assistance
Pantry & community aid.
Montevallo
AIDB – Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Community service roles vary.
Talladega
St. Clair Community Action Agency
Food assistance volunteer support.
Pell City

Northern Alabama (Huntsville Region)

Counties: Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Cullman

✅ Verified Volunteer Organizations

Food Bank of North Alabama
Distribution, pantry & warehouse shifts.
Huntsville
Downtown Rescue Mission
Meals, shelter help, outreach support.
Huntsville
Manna House
Food distribution & pantry support.
Huntsville
Salvation Army — Huntsville
Pantry, shelter & front desk support.
Huntsville
First Stop Huntsville
Homeless outreach; volunteer-friendly.
Huntsville
United Way of Madison County
Volunteer projects across region.
Huntsville
North Alabama Foster Closet
Sorting clothes & donations.
Huntsville

🛠️ Eligible — Confirm First

Habitat for Humanity — River Valley
Construction & ReStore hours.
Region
Crisis Services of North Alabama
Support tasks; approval required.
Huntsville
Community Action Partnership — North Alabama
Food & resource support.
Morgan/Cullman

Southern / Gulf Coast Alabama

Counties: Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Monroe

✅ Verified Coastal Volunteer Sites

Feeding the Gulf Coast
Large regional food bank volunteer shifts.
Theodore / Mobile
Waterfront Rescue Mission
Meals, shelter work, thrift store support.
Mobile
Penelope House
Support tasks; background checks apply.
Mobile
McKemie Place
Women’s shelter; meal service & donations.
Mobile
Prodisee Pantry
Major Baldwin County pantry serving thousands.
Daphne
Ecumenical Ministries of Baldwin County
Food assistance & community help.
Fairhope/Daphne
Wiregrass Area Food Bank
Feeding programs across Southeast AL.
Dothan
Love In Action
Food pantry & homeless services.
Dothan

🛠️ Eligible — Confirm

Salvation Army — Coastal Alabama
Pantry & thrift store support.
Mobile
Habitat for Humanity Mobile
Construction & ReStore roles.
Mobile
South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program
Admin support; screening required.
Mobile

East & Rural Alabama

Counties: Calhoun, Etowah, Lee, Tuscaloosa, Russell

✅ Verified Providers

West Alabama Food Bank
Feeding programs across 9 counties.
Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl
Daily meal service.
Tuscaloosa
Food Bank of East Alabama
Feeding network across East AL.
Auburn / Opelika
Community Market of East Alabama
Pantry & distribution support.
Opelika
United Way of East Alabama
Volunteer hub & community projects.
Opelika
His Place Community Center
Meals, pantry, outreach.
Anniston
Community Action of Northeast Alabama
Food aid & support services.
Etowah / Calhoun

🛠️ Eligible — Call First

Habitat for Humanity — Tuscaloosa
ReStore & build-day roles.
Tuscaloosa
East Alabama Humane Society
Animal care duties; background restrictions apply.
Phenix City
Community Enabler Developer
Food & clothing distribution.
Anniston

Statewide & Multi-Region Programs

Statewide

✅ Verified Statewide

Alabama Food Bank Association (Statewide Network)
All eight major food banks in the state.
Statewide

🛠️ Eligible — Check with Local Office

Local Church Pantries & Faith-Based Programs
Meal service & food distribution; availability varies.
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Statewide

Important: Being listed here does not guarantee approval by your supervising officer. Always confirm eligibility before completing hours.

Before volunteering: Contact the provider directly to verify acceptance, availability, and compliance with supervision rules.

Legal Disclaimer: OACRA is a private directory. We do not assign hours, communicate with agencies, or guarantee approval.

Abe Lomri
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