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Fayette County Emergency Food Program
The Fayette County Emergency Food Program serves clients directly through the distribution of a seven-day supply of food to 1,650 households each month.
The Emergency Food Program provides hungry families and individuals in Fayette County with a supply of wholesome food, which lasts as much as 14 days for some families. Those in need of assistance are referred by 220 local churches and social service agencies to one of our five neighborhood food pantries. An individual may receive a food box up to four times within a six-month period.
Clients are allowed to choose their food. The method is called: “Client’s Choice.”The clients are given an opportunity to pick food items to form a nutritional food selection. Food supplements are prepared from both donated and purchased food and contain the items necessary to prepare enough meals for seven to ten days. Nearly 20,000 households in Fayette County received food through our Emergency Food Program in 2011. Sadly, 40% of these clients were children.
Many of us don’t realize just how close we are to needing assistance. Unfortunate circumstances, sickness or other troubles may put us in need without any warning. God’s Pantry’s Emergency Food program helps to ensure that even in these times of need, we can put food on the table.
How to Get an Emergency Food Referral
The four Fayette County pantries do not serve clients on a walk-in basis. Fayette County clients must be referred to God’s Pantry by an approved agency. If someone needs emergency food, please have them contact one of the following agencies which can refer them:
- Community Action Council, 859-233-4600
- Center for Women, Children & Families, 859-259-1974
- Food Stamp Office, 859-246-2070
- Health Department, 859-252-2371
Pantry Locations
Broadway Christian Church
187 North Broadway Street
open 1-2:30 p.m.; 6-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10:00 to 11:30 am on Saturday
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Central Christian Church
219 East Short Street
open 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
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Pilgrim Baptist Church
541 Jefferson Street*
open 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday
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Saint Luke United Methodist Church
2351 Alumni Drive
open 1-2:30 p.m.; 6-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
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For more information on the Fayette County Emergency Food Program contact Linda Lancaster at 859-288-5319.
The Fayette County Emergency Food referral line is open Monday – Friday (9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.). The phone number is 859-259-2308.