This pantry is a God's Pantry Food Bank distribution site at Central Christian Church. It's open to people who have a referral, and runs every Monday through Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Visitors receive food boxes at this pantry, which is part of God's Pantry Food Bank's effort to reduce hunger in central Kentucky.
A Social Services Specialist, Terri Jo Dionne, is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. She can help with a range of needs, including case management, Goodwill vouchers for household goods, help with rent and utilities, gas cards, bus passes, and referrals to other community resources. Certain guidelines must be met to qualify for specific types of help. You can reach her at socialwork@centralchristianlex.org or by calling (859) 233-1551 x 122.
The Community Closet, run in partnership with Christ Church Cathedral, offers free clothing for all ages every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. It also provides bus passes, blankets, backpacks, tote bags, and small toiletry items at no cost.
The Thrift Shop at Central Christian sells inexpensive, good-quality second-hand clothing and is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. on the first floor of the Watkins Building.
You can donate nonperishable food to God's Pantry by dropping items in the Red Bag Central cart, located in the portico entrance of the church.
The Thrift Shop also accepts donations on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. They welcome toys, books, small housewares, jewelry, shoes, accessories, decorative items, and clothing for all ages. Please bring items in good condition with no stains, holes, tears, or mildew, and limit donations to five or six bags, boxes, or armloads of hanging clothes per visit. Contact Liz Huffman at hopeenterp1@aol.com for more information.
The pantry is always looking for volunteers to help serve. To get involved with the food pantry, contact Patricia Creighton at bottleman1944@windstream.net. Volunteer opportunities are also available with the Thrift Shop and the Community Closet.
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