Parish Kitchen welcomes anyone who is hungry. There are no income limits, ID requirements, or eligibility restrictions. Whether you're homeless, on a fixed income, or simply can't afford food that day, you're welcome to walk in and share a meal. The kitchen has been serving free lunches in Covington since 1974 and is open every single day of the year.
Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The kitchen is open 365 days a year, including holidays. Reviewers note that portions can be on the smaller side, so arriving during service hours is a good idea if you want to make sure you get a full meal. The staff and volunteers treat every guest with dignity, respect, and warmth.
Parish Kitchen serves a hot, freshly prepared lunch every day. Meals are wholesome and nutritious, and the menu varies day to day. Reviewers note the food is generally decent to good. On some days, guests can also pick up bread, canned goods, or other pantry items to take home. The kitchen also distributes personal hygiene products, and during the winter months guests can receive warm clothing accessories like gloves, hats, scarves, and blankets.
Just walk in during lunch hours, which run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every day. No registration, appointment, or ID is needed. Staff and volunteers will seat you and bring your meal.
Parish Kitchen offers more than just a meal. Some days volunteers from outside organizations are on-site to help guests access health care insurance enrollment. Nurses also visit periodically during lunch hours to check vital signs and provide basic health services. The kitchen connects guests with a broad network of support through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington, which also offers counseling, housing, and referral services.
You can support Parish Kitchen in several ways. Donations of money can be made online at the Parish Kitchen donation page, or by mailing a check made out to Parish Kitchen at 1561 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011. To donate stock, contact Jennifer Abdrabbo at (859) 581-8974 or jabdrabbo@covingtoncharities.org. The kitchen also welcomes donations of homemade desserts, hygiene items, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, which can be dropped off any day between 8 and 11 a.m. For more information, call (859) 581-7745 or contact Jill Walch at (859) 581-8974 or jwalch@covingtoncharities.org.
There are many ways to volunteer at Parish Kitchen. Individuals can help with serving meals, cooking, cleaning, washing dishes, or making homemade desserts and delivering them to the kitchen. You can also pick up donated food from area restaurants or donate extra produce from a home garden. Groups can organize fundraising events, run hat and glove drives, collect personal hygiene items, or coordinate community gardens that donate their harvest.
To volunteer on Parish Kitchen property, you must complete VIRTUS training. Fill out the Parish Kitchen Volunteer Application to get started. For questions, contact Amy Bauer at abauer@covingtoncharities.org or (859) 581-7745.
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