WLOX is partnering with Feeding the Gulf Coast to help struggling families and children get the food they need to thrive.
Your support is a gift that nourishes hope.
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Feeding the Gulf Coast is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 63-0821997. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Why Your Support Matters
Every $50 you give provides 250 meals for children, seniors, and families facing hunger, and every dollar stays local to help feed neighbors right here at home.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Feeding the Gulf Coast?
Feeding the Gulf Coast is the food bank serving a 24-county area across South Alabama, South Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. In 2025, the food bank distributed 37 million meals through more than 800 community partners throughout its service area. Feeding the Gulf Coast works to turn hunger into hope for the 1 in 6 individuals, including 1 in 5 children in our local community with nowhere else to turn. Your donations make this possible.
How much of my donation goes directly to support people in my community who face hunger?
97% of every $1 donated to Feeding the Gulf Coast supports programs that feed families and individuals who face hunger. Also, every $1 donated to Feeding the Gulf Coast provides 5 meals for those facing hunger right here in our central Gulf Coast community. For more information about how we steward our resources with transparency and accountability, reach out Cyndy Baggett, VP of Development & Marketing, at (251) 653-1617 ext. 130 or email cbaggett@feedingthegulfcoast.org
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, your donation to Feeding the Gulf Coast is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Feeding the Gulf Coast is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as designated by the Internal Revenue Service. Our Federal Tax ID number is 63-0821997.
Is my information secure?
Yes, we place the highest value on the security of our donors' information. We use SSL encryption to ensure that your credit card information, passwords, and personal information are secure.
How can I be removed from the email list?
To make updates to your email communication preferences or recurring gift information, please click here. If you would like to be removed from postal mailings, please reach out to Tonia Camardella, Development Coordinator, at (251) 653-1617 ext. 141 or email tcamardella@feedingthegulfcoast.org.
How can I give by mail or phone?
We process all donations at our main branch. If you wish to localize your donation to a specific state that we serve, you may indicate that to us. Make checks payable to: Feeding the Gulf Coast 5248 Mobile South St. Theodore, AL 36582 To give by phone, please contact Cyndy Baggett at (251) 653-1617 ext. 130. For additional ways to donate to Feeding the Gulf Coast, visit feedingthegulfcoast.org/get-involved/ways-to-give
Feeding the Gulf Coast fights hunger through community partnerships and programs by creating access to nutritious food and resources for those facing poverty, crisis, or disaster.
