In Kentucky, 1 in 6 people are unsure about where they’ll get their next meal.
God’s Pantry Food Bank serves 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky in partnership with more than 400 food pantries and meal programs.
Total food distributed in FY 2019
39.7 million pounds
Fresh produce distributed in FY 2019
13.7 million pounds
Hunger can affect anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, or gender, urban and rural dwellers alike. Together with more than 400 food pantries and meal programs, God’s Pantry Food Bank works to alleviate hunger in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
Thanks to Make a Mark Lexington for video production.
Together We’re Solving Hunger
“It’s so exciting to get to the ‘land of yes’ when I work with grant funders, foundations, and corporate donors. Funds for food, equipment, supplies, and other expenses are all essential to our mission of eliminating hunger in Central and Eastern Kentucky.” ~ Kristin
“I’m retired now, and I enjoy spending time helping the Food Bank. I’ve been a supporter for a long time, and am impressed with the volunteer program. I’m happy to be able to help.” ~ Janet
Our Current Fiscal Year Impact
Over 247,000 Central and Eastern Kentucky residents don’t know where they
will get their next meal.
Total pounds of food distributed:
July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019
FY 2020 goal = 38 million pounds
Number of meals created:
July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019
Number of food pantries and
meal programs that we serve.
Pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables distributed:
July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019
FY 2020 goal = 13 million pounds
Pounds of food rescued:
July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019
FY 2020 goal = 10.6 million pounds
Thanks to our community partners, each of whom helped us create more than 80,000 meals through their generous gifts in FY 2019.
Together we can solve hunger. Here’s how.
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