HOW WE CAN HELP

Emergency Aid

If you are experiencing a time of economic hardship and are finding it hard to meet your family’s immediate needs, we can help. 

Ecumenical Ministries can offer assistance with food through our pantries, which are regularly stocked with non-perishable food items. When available, EMI's Gleaning program adds fresh baked items, fruits and produce. 

We also offer assistance with utilities, rent, medical services, transportation, prescription needs and other necessities. 

The Emergency Aid Centers serve the following communities:

Eastern Shore Office (251) 928-3430
Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Malbis, Point Clear, Barnwell, Montrose, Belforest

South Baldwin Office (251) 943-3445
Foley, Elberta, Lillian, Magnolia Springs, Bon Secour
 

Please call or submit a request (below) from the appropriate office to receive an emailed Emergence Assistance application. Emergency aid is only available after a full assessment of your needs and circumstances.

Meals on Wheels

If you are homebound and unable to cook for yourself, we can offer nutritious, affordable meals delivered to your home Monday through Friday. Feel free to only sign up to receive meals on select days of the week or for all five days. 

Eastern Shore Office (251-928-3430)
Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Malbis, Montrose, Belforest

South Baldwin Office (251-943-3445)
Foley, Elberta, Lillian, Magnolia Springs, Bon Secour

Home Repair

We know that owning a home can be expensive and there may be times when you require assistance with critical home repairs. Repairs can include roofing, flooring, plumbing, wheelchair ramp construction and other improvements that are necessary to keeping the home livable. Through grant funding and volunteer labor, we can help provide necessary repairs to homeowners that qualify for assistance. The goal of this program is to help save the life of homes to keep them safe, sanitary and secure.

Who is eligible?

• Property must be owner occupied and applicant must be able to show ownership.

• Total household income is less than 50% of the county’s median income.

• A mobile homes that is not more than 15 years old and the repairs needed to not exceed 50% of the trailers’ value.

• Repairs needed are preventative in nature to keep the house from further deterioration.

• We do not address problems with central heating and air conditioning units.

All requests are processed through a committee evaluation process. Repair Baldwin’s ability to help homeowners is directly related to grant funding and volunteer availability. Repair Baldwin reserves the right to deny any repair job that is deemed beyond our scope, or isn't cost effective.

Applications can now be picked up around the county at: 

• Christian Service Center- Gulf Shores (317 Dolphin Way)

• Ecumenical Ministries, Inc. Fairhope (564 Fairhope Ave.) & Foley (102 W. Spruce)

• Catholic Social Services - Robertsdale (23010 Hwy. 59)

Or you can apply online here. 

OUR PROGRAMS

EMERGENCY AID

We meet the urgent needs of individuals who require assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical care, transportation and other services during times of extreme financial hardship. This often prevents families from becoming homeless, going hungry, or resorting to criminal behavior in order to make ends meet.

Our two food pantries, located in our Eastern Shore and South Baldwin offices, are primarily non-perishable items stocked by local churches, schools, and individuals. EMI also partners with local farmers, grocers, and restaurants to provide fresh produce, fruit and baked items through our Gleaning program.

REpair Baldwin- Home repair

Through the hard work of volunteers, contractors and partnerships with other local organizations, we provide assistance to low-income, elderly, or handicapped homeowners who need necessary repairs to save the life of their home. Repairs can include roofing, flooring, plumbing, wheelchair ramp construction and other necessary repairs. We established the Repair Baldwin Program in 2013 to address the critical repair needs of all areas of Baldwin County.

Learn more about Repair Baldwin (including applications and volunteering)

Meals on Wheels

This program seeks to aid elderly and disabled neighbors who are physically limited or unable to prepare nutritious meals. Hot meals are prepared and delivered 5 days a week, which means this program is in constant need of regular volunteer support. This service is currently limited to the Daphne, Spanish Fort, Fairhope, and Foley areas.

THRIFT SHOP

Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Sat:  10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Located at 564 Fairhope Ave, our thrift shop sells gently used clothing, home goods, and electronics. Additionally, as a service to our approved Emergency Aid clients, necessary items are made available at no cost. The profit from Emmy’s Thrift Shop helps support our vital social service programs, so each item purchased or donated is making a difference in your community.

Donations can be dropped off in our warehouse behind the store Monday-Friday from 9:00am-2:00pm only, no donations received on Saturday. For donation pick-ups of large items please call: 251-928-2379.

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