A Blessing Box is a small, often homemade box where people leave donated goods for others to pick…read moreup anonymously. Located in usually prominent areas, folks are filling them with items that will help those in need. There's everything from non-perishable food to toiletries There's no application, there's no forms, there's no red tape. If someone needs food for their family anytime they can go pick something out of the box, it's that simple. They're like those "Little Free Libraries" that have been popular for a while, but instead of offering books, they contain things like food, soap, diapers, and other necessities.  People who have items to donate fill (and refill) the boxes; people who need those items take them. "Take what you need, give what you can, and above all be blessed!" is what you will read on many of the boxes. The idea is thought to have originated with with Jessica McClard of Fayetteville, Arizona, who started her Little Free Pantry in March 2016. She got the idea from her neighborhood Little Free Library that she visited regularly. Today her Little Free Pantry website encourages others to set up their own Little Free Pantry with FAQs, legal advice, and even building plans for those who wish to build one themselves from scratch. To read more see: https://www.littlefreepantry.org/ I first became aware of The Blessed to Blessings Boxes for Baldwin County several months ago and joined their public Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357603761862127/ Since then there has been a lot of activity and there's almost 30 of these boxes in our county alone. According to the Blessing Box/Little Free Pantry Locator online there's over 7000 of these listed around the country today. I think that's awesome and I justed wanted to pass this info along so others, who are so inclined, might get involved. Bottom line: Being involved is anything from dropping off something at your local box to building one of these near you. Either way, it's a blessing.

They have been such a huge blessing to my dad and i... it was nice that we finally got to give back…read moreafter benefiting from them all year.

This is a great spot in Gulf Shores for veterans and open to the public. They have fantastic drink…read moreprices with friendly staff and have a kitchen selling food if you want to eat. They also have lots of activities and events which are very popular. I had driven past this spot many times and kept thinking I needed to stop and check it out and it only took me a few years to finally visit. I wish I would have stopped in sooner as it is a great spot that offers a good value.

When I arrived in gulf shores a number of locals suggested the Legion for steak night. I have…read morealways heard great things about the Legion Halls. My traveling companion and I decided to check it. FOOD IS CASH ONLY. The bar you can run a tab (minimum of $10 charge on your card.) Steak night is from 5-7 on Fridays. The place was entirely full at 5:30 when we arrived. The kitchen did an amazing job turning the food out. It was a very short wait. THE STEAK WAS DELICIOUS. I'm from the Midwest, so I am usually pretty picky about my steak. I would definitely go back again. We ended up meeting the owner and her husband of the catering company that recently took over the food for the Legion. They are the nicest people, felt like we had been friends for years.

If you are not a member, you're leaving money on the table. Be seen, learn, and stay current with…read morecritical information.

From the owner: Our role in the community is to support and promote our members and assist businesses in the South…read moreBaldwin area. We are a not-for-profit business organization. Our Mission: Enhance the economy by providing information, services, leadership, and vision.

Just brought some food items to this Blessing Box that I just found recently. It's named the Hope…read moreHutch Blessing Box, made possible by the ministry of Oyster Bay Baptist Church - Children In Action. Another wonderful initiative aimee to support our local community by providing essential items to those in need. The Blessing Box is located at Southport Campground, under the bridge behind Lulu's at 108 Waterway West Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. Let's come together as a community and spread hope through this act of kindness.

Great place, Tiffany great bartender! Nice friendly spot to stop when in Foley Alabamaread more

Most disgusting corn beef lunch meat. I have ever had, cold and tasteless. Deserts was terrible as…read morewell. How can you serve lunch meat as corn beef slices. Bought at the store this morning and started to warm it up. I read to were is was world class corn beef. My dog eats better. How could you possibly serve something as disgusting as it was today. Please beware if you are going today March 17th 2026.

I LOVE this thrift store. Most things are priced very fairly the way thrift stores should be. The…read morestaff is also kind and friendly. The store is well organized. It makes shopping truly a pleasure. They have nice quality items, not trashy junk. Worth a stop.

Great place to visit for a few drinks! Great service from bartender and great live old time country…read moremusic playing from the band Stone Country!

Megan was exceptional. Very patient, informative and kind…read more I took my recently deceased mother wedding ring in to see what could be done with it. Megan was full of knowledgeable opinions. Thank you Megan!

After a year and a half of dreading going to a jewelry store to get decent service, we decided on…read moreasking our yelp app. It chose Manning Jewelry in Foley Alabama. When we walked in, it was liked we just entered another realm. We were greeted by Megan Barnes who was a breath of fresh air. My wife wanted a gold chain so she could wear a diamond pendant of my mother's engagement ring diamond. Megan did exactly what I wanted any jewelry store to do, put my wife on a pedestal and treat her like gold. She helped find a chain, cleaned the diamond pendant. Checked my wife's wedding ring for loose diamonds and cleaned it. We are looking forward to coming back and have her check her marquis Emerald ring also. I was thinking it's been 30 years since I have been in a jewelry store where the customer felt special. Then the frames on the wall said it all. Five consecutive years of "Best in Balwin County" awards. I knew where we will be coming for anything jewelry in the future.

Great place for us veterans to spend time together. There have been changes for the better.read more

I love the people that work there and the bingo is the best place to have a whole lot of fun.read more