Food Security, One Meal and One Bag at a Time

Feeding results in…being fulfilled, increased energy, satisfaction, and a healthy lifestyle. Many may not know where their next meal is going to come from. Hunger isn’t just in developing countries, it’s right here in our own community. Every day, hundreds of people step foot onto our Shelby Park campus to eat a meal or get groceries to go. The statistics show that food insecurity touches everyone’s lives. That’s why we serve people with a variety of backgrounds, from toddlers and teenagers to Veterans and seniors. If you're hungry, we’ll feed you, no questions asked.

 

The two primary ways we tackle food insecurity are through our Open Hand Kitchen and Food Pantry. For those who receive assistance with these services, we provide more than just food. We provide the financial freedom to not be forced to choose between paying utilities or feeding your family. Our feeding programs are a staple to clients on campus and those in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Open Hand Kitchen

The Open Hand Kitchen serves free lunch and dinner at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. every day of the year to anyone who walks through its doors. Everyone deserves to eat a nutritious meal. We serve people with a variety of backgrounds, such as babies, toddlers, teenagers, single parents, Veterans, and seniors. These can be our existing clients and those in the neighboring Smoketown and Shelby Park areas.

Each meal is nutritious and typically consists of a meat, vegetable, starch, and salad to include the main food groups. Staff and volunteers serve meals in our cafeteria-style dining room. With about 60 monthly meals to prepare for, the Open Hand Kitchen has many volunteer teams. These groups range from schools, businesses, our conferences, churches, neighborhood friends, nuns, and individuals.

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Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is 100% volunteer-run and is open twice weekly. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., clients receive fresh produce, frozen meats, poultry, fish, and pantry staples. Everyone deserves to eat a nutritious meal. We serve people with a variety of backgrounds, such as babies, toddlers, teenagers, single parents, Veterans, and seniors. These can be our existing clients and those in the community. 

This is all made possible because of the two dozen volunteers and influx of donations from Dare to Care, St. Vincent de Paul Louisville conferences, local businesses, churches, schools, and individuals. 

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