In collaboration with UAB Medicine, Blazer Kitchen will have a measured expansion to support patients in select clinics. Patients are referred to the pantry by medical professionals and onsite social workers who recognize symptoms of food insecurity or when a patient screens positive for food insecurity. Currently, Blazer Kitchen serves patients referred from the following UAB patient groups and also provides the support indicated:
Comprehensive Cancer Center
When available, protein shakes are provided to patient navigators for distribution to patients with cancer.
Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
After screening positive for food insecurity, patients are provided a bag of food to meet their unique dietary needs and may receive a referral to shop in Blazer Kitchen.
Equal Access Birmingham
This student-run free clinic provides care to the uninsured and underinsured.
Clinic screens for food security and makes referrals to Blazer Kitchen.
Heart Failure Clinic
Patients who screen positive for food insecurity will receive a bag of healthy dry goods and a referral to Blazer Kitchen.
PATH Clinic
Patients who have diabetes and screen positive for food insecurity will receive a bag of healthy dry goods and a referral to Blazer Kitchen.
Pediatrics Primary Care Clinic
A general pediatrics clinic that cares for children from birth to 18 years old
Clinic screens for food security and makes referrals to Blazer Kitchen.
Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & Continuing Care Nursery
Serving mothers and family members with children enduring long hospital stays, the pantry is stocked with specific items – like oatmeal; tuna salad; high-protein, shelf stable, microwavable in its container single serve meals; fruits: nuts: and protein bars – to benefit breastfeeding mothers.
Transplant Services
Transplant Services screens for food insecurity and makes referrals to Blazer Kitchen.
Blazer Kitchen Expansion to UAB Medicine
If you would like your clinic to partner with Blazer Kitchen, please fill out this form and someone from our staff will contact you.
UAB Medicine Clinic Application
For additional information regarding Blazer Kitchen patient outreach, please contact Blazer Kitchen at