# Food insecurity relief efforts in Alabama > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/food-insecurity-relief-efforts-in-alabama > Updated: 2026-10-07T14:00:51.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Efforts to address food insecurity in Alabama involve a combination of community-led initiatives and large-scale institutional campaigns. Local organizations have been coordinating to provide food giveaways and nutritional support, particularly in Madison and Central Alabama. The United Way of Central Alabama reported that approximately 187,640 people in its six-county region face food insecurity, with programs like Meals on Wheels providing essential services to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities. Supplementing these community efforts, the University of Alabama and Auburn University are conducting their 33rd annual joint food drive competition. Running from October 1 through November 19, the rivalry-based campaign aims to collect donations for the West Alabama Food Bank and the Food Bank of East Alabama. This initiative follows a significant period of need, as Feeding Alabama reported that 919,160 residents, including roughly one in four children, experienced food insecurity in 2024. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Alabama and Auburn universities hold annual food drive rivalry The University of Alabama and Auburn University are holding their 33rd annual food drive competition to support regional food banks and combat food insecurity across Alabama. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-and-auburn-universities-hold-annual-food-drive-rivalry ### 2026-09-21: Alabama organizations launch initiatives to combat food insecurity Alabama organizations are expanding food assistance efforts to combat rising food insecurity, providing millions of meals and specialized services like Meals on Wheels for seniors and families. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-organizations-launch-initiatives-to-combat-food-insecurity --- Cite as: Food insecurity relief efforts in Alabama. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/food-insecurity-relief-efforts-in-alabama