The 817 Pantry at God's Pantry Food Bank is one of five food pantries the organization operates in Fayette County. Anyone in the community who needs food assistance is welcome to visit. The website doesn't list any eligibility restrictions for this location.
Since this pantry's hours aren't posted online, call the Fayette County Pantry Program intake line at 859-259-2308 before your first visit to confirm when it's open.
Calling ahead at 859-259-2308 is strongly recommended since hours aren't listed on the website. Visitors have shared that the Winchester Road location provided enough food to last a couple of weeks, and the staff is known for being kind and generous.
As a God's Pantry Food Bank distribution site, this pantry provides both shelf-stable and perishable items. The food bank rescues and redistributes nonperishables like canned goods and cereals alongside fresh produce, meat, dairy items, and frozen foods.
God's Pantry Food Bank offers free SNAP application assistance over the phone. Their team can explain program eligibility, help you complete an application, and support recertification. The service is free and confidential. Call 859-288-5331 or email snap@godspantry.org.
Individuals in Fayette County can bring nonperishable food donations to the God's Pantry Food Bank Lexington warehouse at 2201 Innovation Drive during normal hours, or drop food in one of the blue barrels at any Kroger location.
To make a financial donation, visit godspantry.org/donate or mail a check to 2201 Innovation Drive, Lexington, KY 40511. For each dollar donated, 95% goes directly toward feeding neighbors in need.
Foodservice providers can donate surplus food for free through MealConnect. For questions, call 859-288-5341.
This location also serves as the God's Pantry Food Bank Volunteer Center. Volunteers help sort donations and pack food boxes, including bags for the BackPack Program that feeds school children on weekends. People of all ages are welcome, including youth aged 10 to 15 with a parent or guardian.
Register online to volunteer at the Volunteer Center. Groups of 16 or more and corporate volunteer inquiries should contact volunteerservices@godspantry.org.
This pantry is also part of the Fayette County Pantry Program. Pantry volunteers help stock shelves, engage with neighbors, and register clients. You must be 18 or older to serve in this role. Register here or email fcpp@godspantry.org.
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