No Child In Hoover Should Go Hungry
Hoover Helps fights food insecurity for children in Hoover City Schools by providing weekend meals, emergency support, and community-driven programs that meet real needs for local families.
Hunger Challenge 2026
Every football season, Spain Park and Hoover High duke it out both on and off the field. While the players battle on the gridiron, the fans compete to see which team can raise the most money to Beat Hunger.
Join the fight and help us make 2026 our best year yet!
Helping Hoover students thrive starts with meeting basic needs.
Hoover Helps works alongside school counselors, faith-based organizations, businesses, and volunteers to ensure children in Hoover have access to food and support when they need it most.
Serving Hoover Families
Every Single Week
Through backpack feeding programs, emergency assistance, and community partnerships, Hoover Helps supports children across Hoover City Schools with resources that help them succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
How You Can Help
There's a place for everyone in this work. Give, serve, or partner with us to help Hoover City Schools students get the food and support they need.
Donate
Your financial gift directly funds food for local children and families in need. Every dollar makes an impact.
Give Now →Volunteer
Join our team of volunteers who pack backpacks, sort donations, and make our programs run each week.
Sign Up →Sponsor
Partner with Hoover Helps as a business or organization sponsor to amplify your community impact.
Learn More →
You Can Make A Direct
Local Impact
Every donation, volunteer hour, sponsorship, and shared meal helps support students right here in Hoover. Because Hoover Helps is entirely volunteer-led, every dollar goes directly toward helping children and families in need.
“Hoover Helps makes sure students are cared for beyond the classroom. Their impact reaches families across our entire community.”
— Hoover City Schools Counselor
Our Signature Events
Two signature events that bring Hoover together every year. Whether you participate, volunteer, or simply attend, you're part of the solution.
Hunger Challenge
A multi-week pledge campaign rallying schools, businesses, and individuals to raise funds and awareness about food insecurity.
Learn More →Ho Ho Hoover
Our signature holiday event with live entertainment, silent auction, family activities, and community giving all in one night.
Learn More →Hoover Shows Up
Ready to Help?
Your gift today puts food on the table for a child who needs it. No donation is too small.