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Programs in Alabama
Alabama programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Food Assistance Program
In Alabama, SNAP is called Food Assistance.
Alabama Food Assistance provides monthly benefits to eligible households to help pay for food.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Alabama Department of Public Health
Alabama WIC Program
WIC provides food, nutrition support, and referrals to eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Alabama State Department of Education
Child Nutrition Programs
Alabama schools provide meal programs for eligible students.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Alabama State Department of Education
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer
In Alabama, Summer EBT is called Alabama SUN Bucks.
Alabama SUN Bucks provides summer grocery benefits to eligible school-age children.
Ways to apply:PhonePaper
Checked on October 8, 2026
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