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Thanks to the good folks at the KY Democratic Party headquarters, we’ve got a list of all the Democratic-sponsored food drives across the state. Use the table of contents above to find the one closest to you, then grab your bags of groceries and head on over!
Anderson County
Saturday, November 8 ● 9 AM - 11:45 AM EST
Anderson County Extension Office, 1026 County Park Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
- Drop off non-perishable food items, hygiene items
- All donations go to Open Hands and First Christian Church Blessing Box
- We cannot accept money donations.
- Most needed: Canned vegetables, beans & soup, rice, pasta & cereal, shelf-stable milk & baby formula, canned protein, cooking oil & spices, hygiene products
Calloway County
Saturday, November 8 ● 9 AM - 12 PM CST
Needline, 509 N 8th St, Murray, KY 42071
Boone County
Saturday, November 8 ● 1:30 PM - 4 PM EST
Boone County Public Library, Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005
- Items for the microwave such as soups, ravioli, mac and cheese cups.
- Granola bars, trail mix, Pop Tarts, fruit snacks, fruit leather
- Shelf-stable milk and protein shakes (individual sizes)
- Cereal – All varieties, full boxes
- Meat sticks and meat jerky
Bourbon County
Thursday, November 20 ● 6 PM - 7 PM EST
Paris Community Center, 517 Pleasant St., Paris, KY
Bracken County
Tuesday, November 11 ● 6:30 PM EST
Echo Hall, 205 Frankfort St, Augusta, KY 41002
- Our food donations will go to the St Vincent DePaul Food Bank which is seeing an increase in their food needs.
Breckinridge County
Saturday, November 8 ● 10 AM - 2 PM CST
Old Courthouse in Hardinsburg, 208 S Main St #216. Hardinsburg, KY
- All donations collected will be given to the Good Samaritan Center in Hardinsburg.
- Spread the word, let people know! Word of mouth, social media, smoke signals, whatever it takes!
- Donate! There are going to be a lot of hungry people out there.
- SHOW UP! We need people to support this and make it work.
Bullitt County
Thursday, November 13 ● 6 PM - 7:30 PM EST
Lebanon Junction Branch Library, 11382 Preston Hwy, Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
- If you're not able to come that night but would like to make a donation, please reach out to [email protected] to set up a time for us to collect your donation.
Butler County
Tuesday, November 11 ● 6 PM CST
Butler County Public Library, 116 Ohio St, Morgantown, KY 42261
- In partnership with the Butler County Democratic Women’s Club.
- Items will go to The Kitchen, the Morgantown soup kitchen.
Daviess County
Tuesday, November 11 ● 5:30 PM EST
IBEW Hall on West Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303
Fayette County
Saturday, November 8 ● 11 AM - 1:30 PM EST
FoodChain, 501 W 6th St Apt 105, Lexington, KY 40508
- Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman will kick off the event with remarks at 11 a.m.
- Register here: https://mobilize.us/s/wJC41u
Franklin County
- We are asking for monetary donations.
- Your support will directly benefit local non-profits, including the Emergency Food Pantry, Access Shelter, Simon House, William Joseph Rawlings Crisis Nursery, Locals Food Hub, and Capital City Senior Center/Meals on Wheels.
- Donate here: Frankfort Feeds via Bluegrass Community Foundation
Gallatin County
Now through November 20 ● 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST
Warsaw City Building, 303 E Main St, Warsaw, KY 41095
(or) Gallatin County Extension Office, 395 US-42, Warsaw, KY 41095
- Questions? Contact: Shannon Shirley at (859) 669-9060 or [email protected]
Garrard County
Saturday, November 8 ● 10 AM - 4 PM EST
Garrard County Community Food Bank, 103 Baker Avenue, Lancaster, KY 40444
Hardin County
Saturday, November 8
Drop-off locations. (You can pick up a list of high-need items at each.)
@ Radcliff Priceless, 262 Millcreek Rd, Radcliff, KY 40160 ● 10 AM - 6 PM EST
@ Living Faith Baptist, 951 West Park Rd, Elizabethtown 42701 ● 10 AM - 6 PM EST
@ Vine Grove at the Veterans Day Ceremony
- All items go to Helping Hands Hope and Warm Blessings Community Kitchen.
Greenup County
Saturday, November 15 ● 11 AM - 4 PM EST
Greenup County Public Library, 508 Main St, Greenup, KY 41144
Register here: https://mobilize.us/s/jKWwKC
Henry County
Saturday, November 8 ● 9 AM – 12 PM EST
Henry County Help Center, 4844 N Main St, Eminence, KY 40019
- Non-perishable items — pop-top cans are especially appreciated! Some great donation ideas: spaghetti & sauce, rice, beans, peanut butter & jelly, cereal, soup, crackers.
Johnson County
Monday – Friday ● 5 - 7 PM EST
Van Lear Historical Society Coal Miners' Museum within Icky’s Store, 78 Millers Creek Rd, Van Lear, KY 41265
Kenton County
Monday – Friday ● 9 AM – 3 PM EST
Be Concerned, 1100 Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011
Items needed:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables (Monday donations due to the short shelf life)
- Cleaning Supplies (laundry & dishwasher detergent, cleaning sprays, paper towels, dish soap)
- Bread, cereal, crackers, canned items, can openers, pasta, flour, cooking oils
- Take a photo of your donation and tag us @ Kenton County Democrats to help inspire others to give!
If you prefer to donate cash, you can do that here.
Louisville Democrats
Saturday, November 8 ● 10 AM to 4 PM EST
Louisville Democratic Party Headquarters, 831 S 6th St, Louisville, KY 40203
- Items collected will go to Change Today, Change Tomorrow — a Black woman-led food justice and community engagement organization in Louisville’s West End.
- Sign up here, and invite your friends to join you! Can’t attend? Donate here.
Requested items:
- Shelf-stable items: Canned goods — hearty soups, stews, ravioli, vegetables, proteins, tomato products, after-school snacks for children: ramen, chips, Pop-Tarts, cereal bars, cereal, juice boxes, granola bars, jerky, trail mix, fruit snacks, cookies, Gatorade, crackers, popcorn, hot chocolate, peanuts, juice, oatmeal, peanut butter, condiments and sauces: ketchup, BBQ sauce, salad dressing, etc.
- Thanksgiving items: Spices: pepper, cinnamon, sage, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, Cajun seasoning; condiments: mustard, Miracle Whip, relish, stuffing, vegetable and chicken broth, macaroni, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, flour, sugar (white and brown), easy-storing produce like potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, pecans and Karo syrup for pie, chocolate chips, Crisco, cooking oil, cake mix
- Only these refrigerated items: Shredded cheddar cheese, butter
All Wool & A Yard Wide Democratic Club (Louisville)
Thursday, November 6 ● 7 PM EST
All Wool & A Yard Wide Democratic Club, 1328 Hickory St, Louisville, KY 40217
Madison County
Saturday, November 22 ● 9:30 AM -11:30 AM EST
Just Love Coffee, 636 Chestnut St, Berea, KY 40403
Mason County
Saturday, November 8 - Sunday, November 9
- On Saturday morning, volunteers will place empty grocery bags near your front door.
- On Sunday, volunteers will pick up filled bags that have been placed near your front door.
Requested items: Canned vegetables & fruits, boxed mac n' cheese, tuna, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, stuffing mix, spaghetti sauce, cornbread mix, and crackers.
Questions? Please call or text 606 375-6863
If you would like to volunteer to help with the food drive, come to the Maysville Rotary Clubhouse (204 Bridge St.) at 9 AM EST on Saturday, November 8. You will choose an area and be given grocery bags to place on porches.
On Sunday, November 9, you will pick up the filled bags and bring them to the Mason County Food Pantry.
CCMC Community Care Mason County: Community Care of Mason County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates the Mason County Food Pantry and provides assistance to Mason County residents in need.
Marion County
Monday, Wednesday or Friday ● 9 AM - 11 AM EST
Lebanon Community Service Center, 214 N Harrison St, Lebanon, KY 40033
Mercer County
Saturday, November 8 ● 9 AM - 3 PM EST
@ Norby's Farm Fleet
@ Harrodsburg Kroger
@ The Mercer 4-H Holiday One Stop at The Stable at Mercer Co. Fairground
Montgomery County
Now through November 20
Tomatoes & Flames, 32 S Maysville St, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
Thursday, November 6 ● 5:30 PM EST
Uncle Spoony's Sports Bar & Kitchen, 109 Guthrie Dr, Bardstown, KY 40004
- If you cannot make it and would still like to donate, then please let us know and we will work to come to you. Contact us here.
Owen County
For day and time, please contact the Democratic Women's Club of Owen County to arrange a day/time for drop-off. Contact them here.
Item suggestions: Vegetables: Green Beans, Corn, Peas, and Carrots Fruit: Peaches, Pears, and Applesauce
Pike County
Thursday, November 20 ● 5:30 PM EST
Pike County Fiscal Courthouse, 146 Main St. Pikeville, KY 41501
Scott County
Wednesday, November 12 ● 6 PM EST
Scott County Public Library Community Room, 104 S Bradford Ln, Georgetown, KY 40324
Todd County
Drop-off locations and date and times:
- Todd County Interfaith Community Center – 602 S Streets Ave, Elkton, KY - They are open Tues: 10 AM - 4 PM. Wed, Thurs, Fri: 10 AM - 3 PM. Sat: 10 AM - 2 PM. Nonperishable food items.
- Guthrie Interchurch Ministry Food Pantry – 233 S Ewing St, Guthrie, KY (use back door, will see sign) – Food Pantry is open Tue and Thur from 10 AM to Noon. Accepts non-perishable food items, paper products like toilet paper and facial tissues, dish soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes.
- Ministry 52 – Takes cash, check, Cash App, and Venmo and uses the funds to purchase groceries for people at the time of need. Contact info on their Facebook Page or call (270) 498-1910. Donations can be sent by Cash App - $ministry5252 or Venmo - @Hillary0917
Warren County
Saturday, November 8 ● 10 AM - 3 PM CST
Christ Episcopal Church, 1215 State St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Food Drives on College Campuses
EKU Young Democrats
Friday, November 7 ● 11 AM - 1 PM EST
Powell Plaza, Daniel Boone Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
Morehead College Democrats
Saturday, November 8 ● 1:30 - 3:30 PM EST
A Gathering Place, 111 B. Main St., Morehead, KY
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