Rose's Cupboard is open to adults and families in the community, especially those facing food insecurity in Lexington's East End neighborhood. The website doesn't list any income or residency requirements — anyone who needs food is welcome to come.
Through a partnership with God's Pantry Food Bank, Rose's Cupboard distributes a wide variety of food, including shelf-stable items, fresh produce, dairy products, frozen goods, and meats.
Rose's Cupboard operates as a choice-based pantry where you shop for your own groceries, just like in a store. You walk through and pick the items you'd like to take home in a dignified and welcoming environment. The pantry is open Fridays from 2 to 4 PM.
Lighthouse Ministries offers several other services at 190 Spruce St:
The Clean Start ministry at this location offers free hot showers Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 11 AM and again from 1 to 2:30 PM. No appointment is needed — walk-ins are welcome. Haircuts are available on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 PM (hair must be clean). Clients can also receive toiletry items, clean clothes, and shoes as needed.
You can donate money through DonorBox or PayPal at paypal.me/lighthouselex, or mail a check to Lighthouse Ministries, PO Box 54494, Lexington, KY 40555. To donate food, call 859-259-3434 and ask for Morgan before dropping anything off. You can also browse their ongoing needs list, Amazon wish list, or Sam's Club wish list for specific items they regularly need. Clothing donations (coats, socks, shoes, and backpacks) and personal hygiene items (shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and deodorant) are also welcome.
Volunteers are needed to help with food sorting, stocking shelves, and assisting shoppers at Rose's Cupboard. To sign up, email Barbara@lighthouselex.org and let her know what dates and times work best. You can also fill out a volunteer application online.
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Suggest an updateThis 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.
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