What works best for Leeds Outreach and our clients?
The pandemic has changed our food distribution from a weekly, individual, in person panty shopping visit to a drive-thru “generic food box” for our clients. We currently distribute 70 to 80 boxes of food each week (by appointment). This means that in order for us to supply an item (canned ham for example) we need 80 hams. As we call it "the rule of 80".
Food Bank Purchases
Purchases from Community Food Bank of Central Alabama are the most cost efficient method of purchasing food by Outreach. So when supply at the Food Bank is available monetary donations benefit us the most. Our cost for food is less than $0.18/pound.
Targeted and coordinated Food Drives
This type drive targets 3 or 4 items for collection. By asking for specific items we can get quantities necessary for weekly distribution.
Please contact us to discuss and coordinate food drives.
You may text or leave a message at 205-352-7691
and we will contact when we are available.
EMAIL - leedsoutreach@gmail.com
MAIL - PO Box 192 Leeds, AL 35094.
Leeds Outreach's New Year's resolution is to better serve our clients. We are blessed to be able to buy most of the food we need for less than $0.20 per pound. If your neighborhood or group are considering donating food please reconsider and donate household supplies, personal care items or money. We are a 501c3 and your donations are tax deductible. Visit our website to get to know us better. You can donate money and our shoppers will make the most needed purchases.
Thank you for helping. Leeds Outreach
FOOD DRIVE TIPS AND ORGANIZATION
Bring items TO THE REAR of the Leeds Civic Center Tuesdays 8 AM - 9 AM and Wednesday 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM . No one can enter the building as the Civic Center is currently closed to the public. Only essential workers are are allowed to enter. Leave items on tables located outside the building . Please do not place items on the ground. If you want a tax receipt for your donation please leave a note. We apologize for the limited hours of food donation.
We are exploring a Saturday morning drop off and/or a Tuesday late afternoon for those individuals unable to make in person donations during the work week. Please check back for updates on any changes.
Due to Covid related issues such as increased demand and food supply chain issues we can’t always purchase food from the
Community Food Bank - Of Central Alabama - feedingal.org
Donations are even more important to us now than ever.