Donate food

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, 40% of food produced in the United States never makes it to the plate.

God’s Pantry Food Bank is committed to food rescue – the act of intercepting food in danger of being thrown out and redirecting it to those in need. And it’s not just canned food and other nonperishables that we rescue. We also take in fresh, frozen, and prepared foods.

how do you donate?

Individuals

Individuals can easily donate nonperishable food to God’s Pantry Food Bank in one of the following ways:

In Fayette County, you can bring food to our Lexington warehouse during our normal hours of operation. Or, you can place food in one of our blue barrels at any Kroger location
Outside Fayette County, contact one of our local warehouses

Find a local pantry or meal program

Food drives are a great way for individuals to gather a larger donation at a business, school, or church.

learn more about hosting a food drive

Foodservice providers

Your excess food doesn’t have to become food waste. It can fill empty stomachs through MealConnect – an easier way to donate surplus food.

It couldn’t be easier to use MealConnect. Simply download the app or create an account on the MealConnect website, then list the product you have available. Your donation will be quickly matched with a local nonprofit organization that partners with God’s Pantry Food Bank. You’ll be notified when that connection is made. Then, a volunteer will pick up your donation and deliver it to the organization and your leftover food will be shared with someone in need of a meal.

Best of all, using MealConnect is free. You’ll reduce food waste while creating tax savings for your business. Plus, you are protected from liability when using MealConnect to donate food to God’s Pantry Food Bank and our partners.

Questions about the program or using the MealConnect app? Contact Shanda at 859-288-5341.

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How you
can help

Kids

Support our work in the fight against hunger. Donations, volunteers, and advocates help us amplify our impact and reach more neighbors.

Donate

Donations can have a significant impact by providing immediate support to help us purchase essential food items, maintain our operations, and reach more individuals and families in need.

Volunteer

We rely on volunteers to help us serve our community effectively. We have various volunteer opportunities available. Recurring commitments ensure consistent support for our community.

Advocate

Your voice can make a difference in local, state, and federal hunger-relief policies.