NewsPublished: Nov. 01, 2025, 10:13 a.m.
The Hoover Public Library’s food pantry got an influx of donations on Oct. 30 due to SNAP benefits retiring.(Contributed)
Hoover-based SNAP recipients can pick up non-perishable food starting today, on Nov. 1.
The Hoover Public Library is distributing food from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The library is giving five items per day per individual, along with small plastic bags of additional food.
The library has kept a small food pantry since 2023, but an Oct. 30 request garnered an outpouring of donations, according to a news release.
The library is located at 200 Municipal Drive in Hoover. Interested volunteers or people seeking more information should contact Lawana Rooks by calling (205) 444-7588.
Morris is an award-winning journalist whose experience goes back 20 years. She’s currently part of the Education Lab covering libraries and higher education.
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