We found 12 food pantries listed for Lexington, Kentucky. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Lexington, Kentucky. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - JEANNETTE WORSHIP & SERVICE CENTER
Phone: (724) 523-3120or(724) 527-1508
Address: 110 Clay Ave, jeannette, Lexington, KY 40502. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (724) 523-3120or(724) 527-1508 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fayette
The Salvation Army - DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC
Phone: (336) 249-0336
Address: Call for address
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Aid to Families
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Camping Activities
- Day Camp Activities
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Store
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (336) 249-0336 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fayette County
The Salvation Army - Lexington, Kentucky Area Services
Phone: (859) 252-7706
Address: 722 W Main St, #736, Lexington, KY 40508. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Clinics Services
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Day Care
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
Appointments :
Call (859) 252-7706 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fayette
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Church Food Pantry locations in Lexington, Kentucky. You can also check your eligibility.
Gano Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (502) 863-3454
Address: 212 Bevins Ln, Georgetown, KY 40324. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Individuals and families in need of food may visit the food pantry once a quarter.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (502) 863-3454 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Georgetown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Scott
Central Christian Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (859) 233-1551
Address: 205 E Short St, Lexington, KY 40507. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Central Christian is a God’s Pantry site, available to those with referrals every Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (859) 233-1551 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Lexington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fayette
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 7 Food Pantry locations in Lexington, Kentucky. You can also check your eligibility.
Lighthouse Ministries Inc. - Soup Kitchen
Phone: (859) 259-3434
Address: 185 Elm Tree Ln, Lexington, KY 40507. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hot Meals: Monday through Saturday at noon and 1 P.M. and the last Sunday of the month we serve dinner at 5pm. At the Lighthouse we believe that all people have the right to a hot and nutritious meal. “I was hungry and you fed meâ€, is the guidance that we live by. We offer a safe place where those who are food insecure in the city of Lexington can go for a nutritious and hot daily meal. We share an inspirational biblical message with our participants and often pray with them and for their needs.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (859) 259-3434 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Lexington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fayette
Safe Harbor Baptist Fellowship - God’s Table of Grace Food Pantry
Phone: (502) 570-5851
Address: 519 Gano Ave, Georgetown, KY 40324. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
3rd Tuesday of each month, 11 am to 1 pm. God’s Table of Grace food pantry that opens to the public once a month. This ministry uses financial resources and food donations to help more than 50 families a month with enough food to get through a time of crisis.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (502) 570-5851 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Georgetown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Scott
Scott United Ministries AMEN House
Phone: (502) 863-5305
Address: 319 E Main St Ste B, Georgetown, KY 40324. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Help others and build a stronger community with the clothing and food bank, Scott United Ministries AMEN House in Georgetown, Kentucky. Our programs are available as an addition to those already receiving public assistance. We require applicants to bring the necessary paperwork to our location for evaluation. We assess individual needs from 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. for financial assistance, and 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. for food, clothing, and personal items. We also offer a lodging system where we provide vouchers every day during our normal operation hours.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (502) 863-5305 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Georgetown
Help Residents of Counties:
- Scott
Jessamine County Food Pantry
Phone: (859) 312-4003
Address: 104 S 2nd St, Nicholasville, KY 40356. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Since it's founding in 2003, the Jessamine County Food Pantry has been providing food assistance to our neighbors in need... right here in Jessamine County. The Jessamine County Food Pantry (JCFP) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to eliminating hunger in our community. We are the local affiliate of God's Pantry for Jessamine County and a partner with Feeding America. Donations to the Food Pantry are tax deductible. Our mission is this: Out of a love for God and His children, we provide food (free of charge) to our community neighbors in need. We do this, because we never know when we may be feeding Jesus... unaware (Matt. 25:31-46) We distribute boxes of food to eligible Jessamine County households on the 3rd Thursday of every month of the year. We are a volunteer organization.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (859) 312-4003 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nicholasville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Jessamine
Hope Ministries Food Pantry of Woodford County
Phone: (859) 421-1217
Address: 20 Field Of Dreams Rd, Versailles, KY 40383. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Hope Ministries Food Pantry of Woodford County strives to provide food for low income residents in emergency situations. We help clients provide nutritious meals for their families enabling them to use precious resources for other pressing obligations such as rent, utilities, transportation, medicine and other life necessities. The food Pantry fills the gap in community service which no other agency addresses. Hours of Operation: Mondays 5-7 p.m., Thursdays 9-11 a.m. & 2-4 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (859) 421-1217 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Versailles
Help Residents of Counties:
- Woodford
Broadway Christian God’s Pantry
Phone: (859) 252-5638
Address: 187 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Monday-Friday 1:00-2:30PM & 6:00-7:30PM (Except 2nd Wednesday), Saturday 10:00-11:30AM. Senior Commodities: 2nd Wednesday of every month 1:00-3:00PM
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (859) 252-5638 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Lexington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fayette
St. Luke UMC - God’s Pantry
Phone: (859) 269-4687
Address: 2351 Alumni Dr, Lexington, KY 40517. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
St. Luke hosts and staffs an emergency food distribution center in Lexington called God’s Pantry. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 1-2:30 and 6-7:30 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (859) 269-4687 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Lexington
Help Residents of Counties:
- Fayette
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Lexington, Kentucky distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Lexington, Kentucky to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Lexington, Kentucky have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Lexington, Kentucky may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Lexington, Kentucky appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Lexington, Kentucky, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Lexington, Kentucky may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Lexington, Kentucky whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Lexington, Kentucky.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.