The next distribution will take place on Monday March 8th at Madison City Stadium at 9:30 am
MADISON, Ala. – The Farmers to Families food box program in Madison continues due to high demand.
The next distribution will take place on Monday March 8th at Madison City Stadium and will begin at 9:30 am. Volunteers from DayStar Church, USDA, Faith-based Coalition, and partners like Madison City Schools, Madison Rotary, and others will assist with loading grocery boxes on the car line.
“We have identified a tremendous need for all kinds of support in our community. Many families still have financial problems and these boxes of fresh groceries are a welcome addition to their situation,” said Eli Brooks, pastor of Daystar Church.
Farmers to Families is a $ 4 billion provision of the Federal Cares Act that allows the U.S. government to buy food from U.S. farmers and give it to families to ensure food isn’t wasted and to help families during the pandemic .
Since the program was first launched in Madison last year, over 10,000 boxes of food have been distributed to the underserved in our community.
Trucks deliver the large pallets with boxes every week. Each grocery box contains approximately 30lbs. of healthy perishable foods such as pre-cooked chicken or pork, dairy products, and various fruits and vegetables.
They are available to all families, subject to availability, without the need for proof of needs or ID.
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Additional free meals and meals are hosted monthly by the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and Alabama A&M University.
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