Img 1997 1500X430 2 E1772039319432 1 Alabama, Opelika — The Community Market of East Alabama’s new location in Opelika (Food Bank of East Alabama)

There’s a new home for the Community Market in Opelika.

The Food Bank of East Alabama has reopened the pantry in a $3.9 million, 15,000 square foot facility on First Avenue, more than tripling the size of its previous location.

📍 1606 First Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801
📞 Appointments required: 334-749-8844

Here’s what to know about the new space:

The updated facility is designed to resemble a small grocery store, allowing families to choose food based on their household’s needs rather than receiving pre packed boxes.

The expansion adds nearly 108 additional appointments per week and includes:

Glass front coolers and freezers
Fresh produce and frozen meat
A children’s waiting area
Private meeting offices
A larger warehouse and receiving dock
A meeting room with a kitchen for workshops and demonstrations

The move comes as food insecurity remains a challenge locally. According to Feeding America, 16 percent of Lee County residents were food insecure in 2025. From its former location alone, the Community Market distributed approximately 815,000 pounds of food in one year.