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🥫 Where to donate food in Kentucky
Shelf-stable food goes to local food pantries and the regional food banks that supply them in your area.
Before you go
- Peanut butter, canned meat and canned fruit are always needed.
- Check expiration dates; pantries can't hand out expired food.
- A food drive at church, school or work goes a long way.
127 places in Kentucky take food.
Louisville
Kentucky Humane Society - East Campus
- canned dog food and dry/canned cat food
- clay unscented cat litter
- clean gently used pet beds
- durable non-plush dog toys, soft treats
- carriers, uncovered litter boxes
- cleaning supplies (bleach, detergent, paper towels)
- laptops or desktop computers
Not accepted: rawhides; plush dog toys; covered litter boxes; scented litter
Louisville
Kentucky Humane Society - Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center
- pet food and litter
- pet beds, toys, carriers
- cleaning supplies
- horse care items
Not accepted: rawhides; plush dog toys
LouisvilleCall to confirm
Louisville Metro Animal Services - Animal House Adoption Center
- towels and bath mats
- dog and cat food, canned puppy/kitten food
- medium/large dog toys, KONGs
- collars and leashes
- canned pumpkin, peanut butter, canned tuna or chicken
- bleach, wipes, dish soap, paper towels
- storage containers with lids
LouisvilleCall to confirm
Dare to Care Food Bank
- food donations and food drives
- food industry donations (call 502-736-9411)
Shelbyville
Operation Care and The Encore Shop Thrift Store
- gently used clothing and children's clothing
- gently used furniture
- household items
- children's toys
- school supplies
- seasonal items such as Christmas trees, decorations and heavy blankets
- non-perishable food
La GrangeCall to confirm
Highpoint Charitable Services
- food
- new or gently used clothing
La GrangeCall to confirm
Oldham County Animal Services
- dog and cat food
- laundry detergent
- dish detergent
New CastleCall to confirm
New Castle Christian Church Food Pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
BardstownCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Bread for Life Food Pantry - Bardstown
New HavenCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - New Haven
Shepherdsville
Bullitt County Animal Shelter
- blankets and towels
- cat litter (clumping)
- cleaning supplies
- dry and canned dog and cat food
- treats and peanut butter
- dog and cat toys
Lebanon Junction
Turnaround Resource Center Food Pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Mount WashingtonCall to confirm
Mount Washington Community Ministries Food Pantry
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
Elizabethtown
Helping Hand of Hope
- non-perishable food for its client-choice pantry
- thrift store donations (call first - not always taking clothing)
ElizabethtownCall to confirm
Hardin County Community Action
- food bank donations - call to confirm
- clothes bank donations - call to confirm
RadcliffCall to confirm
North Hardin Hope
- food - call to confirm
- clothing - call to confirm
BrandenburgCall to confirm
Meade County Community Action Office
- food bank donations - call to confirm
- clothes bank donations - call to confirm
Elizabethtown
Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland
- food donations and food drive collections (call to confirm)
Leitchfield
Grayson County Alliance
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Magnolia
Magnolia Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Shepherd Pie pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Hodgenville
Freedom's Way Assembly of God pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Hardinsburg
Breck County Good Samaritan Center
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Irvington
Irvington Ministerial Association pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Cloverport
The Manger - St. Rose of Lima
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
LexingtonCall to confirm
God's Pantry Food Bank
- nonperishable food
- food drive collections
LexingtonCall to confirm
The Salvation Army - Lexington
- canned meats, soups and vegetables
- pasta sauce, cereal, peanut butter
- canned fruit and juice
- shoes
- diapers (all sizes)
Not accepted: clothing (not accepted at the Lexington location)
LexingtonCall to confirm
Lexington Rescue Mission
- food donations (for community meals)
Georgetown
Amen House Food Pantry
NicholasvilleCall to confirm
Jessamine County Food Pantry
- regular-size canned goods
- pasta
- dried goods
Nicholasville
Family Food Center at Bethel Harvest Church
Wilmore
Community Service Center of Wilmore-High Bridge
- non-perishable food
- thrift shop items (call first)
FrankfortCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Food Pantry - Frankfort
- clothing
- household goods
- non-perishable food
FrankfortCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Frankfort Corps
Frankfort
Access Soup Kitchen & Men's Shelter
- food
- call for shelter needs
FrankfortCall to confirm
First Baptist Church at The Singing Bridge Food Pantry
FrankfortCall to confirm
New Harvest Church Food Pantry
Richmond
The Salvation Army Richmond Corps
- non-perishable food (call first)
Richmond
God's Outreach Food Bank
Winchester
Frye Food Pantry (Clark County Community Services)
RichmondCall to confirm
Madison County Animal Shelter
- pet food
- cat litter
- blankets
- towels
- grooming tools
IrvineCall to confirm
Estill County Animal Shelter
- dry and canned dog and cat food
- blankets
- heating pads
- puppy pads
- paper towels and cleaning supplies
Liberty
Casey County Food Pantry (Dunnville Christian Church)
- canned food
- nonperishable food
- money
Hustonville
Hustonville Baptist Church Food Bank
CovingtonCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Erlanger Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, foot rests)
- winter coats, hats and gloves
CovingtonCall to confirm
Be Concerned - The People's Pantry
- non-perishable food
- hygiene products
- cleaning supplies
- toys (holiday season)
CovingtonCall to confirm
Kenton County Animal Shelter
- pet food
- pet toys
- blankets
- treats
- cleaning supplies
- medical supplies (call first)
FlorenceCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Florence Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)
Cold SpringCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Cold Spring Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)
FalmouthCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul NKY - Falmouth Store & Donation Center
- gently used clothing and shoes
- dishes and household goods
- food and hygiene items
- gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers)
NewportCall to confirm
Brighton Center Food Pantry
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
NewportCall to confirm
Campbell County Neighborhood Center (Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission)
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
NewportCall to confirm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Food Pantry
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
Highland HeightsCall to confirm
Pantry of Hope (First Baptist Church of Highland Heights)
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
AlexandriaCall to confirm
Care Mission
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
- coats, blankets and hygiene items - call to confirm
MaysvilleCall to confirm
Shepherd's House Church - Clothing Bank and Food Pantry
- clothing - call to confirm
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
MaysvilleCall to confirm
Community Care of Mason County - Food Distribution Center
- non-perishable food - call to confirm
Mays LickCall to confirm
Jehovah Jireh House and Food Distribution (May's Lick Baptist Church)
Mount Sterling
Montgomery County Animal Shelter
- wet and dry kitten food
- wet and dry cat food
- dry dog food
- dog treats
- fleece blankets
- bleach
Mount Sterling
Sterling Community Food Coalition
West LibertyCall to confirm
Christ's Pantry of Morgan County
West LibertyCall to confirm
Tree of Life Ministries Food Pantry
Sandy HookCall to confirm
Elliott County Christian Community Center
- clothing and household items (call to confirm)
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
AshlandCall to confirm
Ashland Community Kitchen
- food donations
- monetary gifts
Ashland
Safe Harbor of Northeast Kentucky
- canned goods
- tuna
- peanut butter and jelly
- condiments
- paper towels
- diapers
- household essentials
AshlandCall to confirm
Boyd County Animal Shelter
- pet food
- pet supplies
- monetary donations
Olive HillCall to confirm
Carter County Animal Shelter
- pet food
- bleach and cleaning supplies
- monetary donations
GreenupCall to confirm
Helping Hands of Greenup County
- non-perishable pantry food
- baby items
- clothing
- hygiene products
Grayson
Daily Bread Food Pantry (Grayson Freewill Baptist Church)
DavidCall to confirm
St. Vincent Mission (food pantry and second hand store)
- men's and boys' clothing and shoes
- kitchen items, pots and pans
- small appliances
- bedding and towels
- books, toys and purses
- personal care and cleaning supplies
- school supplies
PikevilleCall to confirm
WestCare Perry Cline Emergency Shelter
- canned goods
- pasta and rice
- peanut butter
- boxed meals
- shelf-stable snacks
McKeeCall to confirm
Christian Appalachian Project - Jackson County Food Pantry
Mount VernonCall to confirm
Christian Appalachian Project - Grateful Bread Food Pantry
LondonCall to confirm
First Baptist Church of London - Food Pantry
LondonCall to confirm
New Salem Baptist Food Pantry
ManchesterCall to confirm
Manchester Seventh-day Adventist Church Food Pantry
SomersetCall to confirm
God's Food Pantry
Somerset
Living Bread Soup Kitchen (Cornerstone Baptist Church)
GlasgowCall to confirm
Next Step
- clothing
- household items
- non-perishable food
GlasgowCall to confirm
Community Relief Fund
- non-perishable food
- clothing
GlasgowCall to confirm
Community Action of Southern Kentucky Food Pantry - Glasgow
GlasgowCall to confirm
South Green Street Church of Christ Food Pantry
Cave CityCall to confirm
Pathfinders Food Pantry
Bowling Green
The Salvation Army Center of Hope - Bowling Green
Bowling Green
HOTEL INC
- non-perishable food
- coats, hats and gloves
- blankets
Bowling Green
Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society
- cat litter
- dry and canned cat food
- puppy formula
- items on the online wish list
Bowling GreenCall to confirm
Veterans Alliance Center
- non-perishable food
- canned goods
- pasta and sauce
Bowling Green
St. Vincent Food Pantry (St. Joseph Church)
Bowling GreenCall to confirm
Greenwood Park Church of Christ Food Pantry
RussellvilleCall to confirm
Logan County Good Samaritan
RussellvilleCall to confirm
Jesus Community Center
RussellvilleCall to confirm
Agape Service Foundation
FranklinCall to confirm
Franklin-Simpson Good Samaritan
Franklin
Emergency Food Pantry of Franklin
ScottsvilleCall to confirm
Scottsville First United Methodist Church Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
MorgantownCall to confirm
Morgantown Mission
MorgantownCall to confirm
First Baptist Church Morgantown - food pantry
BrownsvilleCall to confirm
St. John's Thrift Store and Food Pantry
- clothing
- household items
- food
BrownsvilleCall to confirm
Food from the Heart
Owensboro
Help Office of Owensboro
- food
- clothing
- household items
- personal care items
- backpacks
OwensboroCall to confirm
Daniel Pitino Shelter
- canned goods
- hats, gloves and socks
- new hygiene products
- twin bed sheets
- flip flops
- hair brushes
- diapers
LivermoreCall to confirm
Help Office of McLean County
HawesvilleCall to confirm
Help Office of Hancock County
Henderson
Henderson Christian Community Outreach - Community Food Pantry
Henderson
Holy Name of Jesus Outreach Office
HendersonCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Henderson - Food Pantry
Henderson
Harbor House
MadisonvilleCall to confirm
Hopkins County Assistance Center
MadisonvilleCall to confirm
Christian Food Bank of Hopkins County
MadisonvilleCall to confirm
Breaking Bread
Madisonville
The Salvation Army Madisonville (pantry and winter shelter)
NortonvilleCall to confirm
Hope2All
HopkinsvilleCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Hopkinsville (shelter and food pantry)
- food
- clothing
- household items
HopkinsvilleCall to confirm
Aaron McNeil House
Hopkinsville
Micah Mission Center
HopkinsvilleCall to confirm
Impact Ministries
Hopkinsville
Faith Lutheran Church Food Pantry
PaducahCall to confirm
Paducah Cooperative Ministry
Paducah
PCM Shelter for the Homeless
- call for current needs (toiletries, linens, food)
Paducah
Community Kitchen
PaducahCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Help Center and Food Pantry
- food donations from individuals
- monetary donations (P.O. Box 8433, Paducah, KY 42002)
Eddyville
HOPE Food Bank (Lyon County)
- food donations
- Best Choice UPC labels
- monetary donations
- deer meat via KY Hunters for the Hungry processor (call ahead)
SmithlandCall to confirm
Livingston County Helping Hands
LedbetterCall to confirm
Ohio Valley Baptist Church Food Pantry
Benton
Marshall County Caring Needline
Murray
Murray-Calloway County Need Line
- non-perishable food
- monetary donations
- deer processing donations (Needy Meat Program)
Murray
Murray Calloway County Animal Shelter
- pet food
- pet supplies
- monetary donations
MayfieldCall to confirm
Mayfield-Graves County Need Line and Food Pantry