DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – In a powerful display of unity and compassion, Dothan 50501 and Indivisible Dothan are teaming up with local businesses to help fight hunger across the Wiregrass. The community-wide food drive, benefitting the Wiregrass Area Food Bank, runs from November 11–20, 2025, calling on residents to show kindness through simple acts of giving.
Organizers say the effort aims to restock pantry shelves ahead of the holiday season — a time when demand for food assistance reaches its peak. Donations will be collected at more than 20 drop-off locations throughout Dothan and surrounding areas, with all boxes scheduled for pickup on November 20.
The drive seeks non-perishable essentials such as canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats and stews, peanut butter, packaged rice and pasta, baby formula (within code date), and pure fruit or vegetable juices. Even small contributions — like a jar of peanut butter or a few cans of soup — can make a big difference for families struggling to make ends meet.
From Firestone Pizza and Dinosaur Tattoo Company to the Dothan Museum of Art and KBC restaurant, dozens of local businesses are opening their doors as collection sites. Every Dothan Fire Station is also participating, offering convenient locations for residents to drop off donations across the city.
Beyond Dothan, the spirit of giving is spreading through the region, with Bootleggers Liquor in Headland, Bean Press in Ashford, and Reese & Reese Attorneys in Daleville joining the effort.
A spokesperson for Dothan 50501 said the campaign is about more than filling boxes — it’s about feeding hope.
“This food drive shows what happens when our community comes together,” the spokesperson said. “Each can, each donation represents compassion. It’s how we take care of one another.”
Residents are encouraged to visit any listed business to drop off their donations before November 20. Together, these efforts remind the Wiregrass that the simplest gestures — a meal shared, a pantry restocked — can bring warmth and dignity to neighbors in need.
