ABOUT THE NEW INITIATIVE AND HOW YOU CAN HELP. WE DO A HOLIDAY DRIVE EVERY YEAR, AND THIS YEAR WE WERE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WHAT SOMETHING WE COULD DO TO GET THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY INVOLVED. METRO COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARCUS WINKLER SAYS THE COUNCIL DECIDED ON A CITYWIDE CANNED FOOD DRIVE. THAT NEED IS IS SIGNIFICANT. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THAT PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS, AREN’T GOING HUNGRY. WE ARE SEEING A HUGE INCREASE IN REQUESTS FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE, ALMOST A 40% INCREASE ACROSS ACROSS THE CITY FOR PEOPLE NEEDING FOOD. THE DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, WHICH IS MADE UP OF 13 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS. GIRARD IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE EASTERN AREA COMMUNITY MINISTRIES. SHE SAYS ANYONE WHO IS IN NEED CAN BENEFIT FROM THE DRIVE. THERE’S VERY LITTLE QUALIFICATIONS IF SOMEONE NEEDS FOOD, WE WANT TO GET YOU FOOD. SO JUST REACH OUT TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY MINISTRY AND WE’LL GET YOU SET UP. METRO COUNCIL SAYS THEY’LL ACCEPT ANY KIND OF CANNED VEGETABLE THEY’D EVEN TAKE BOXED POTATOES. BUT WHAT THEY’D REALLY LIKE IS SOME PROTEIN. SO HEARTY CHICKEN AND HEARTY BEEF SOUPS ARE WONDERFUL. DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO PRODUCTS ARE SO VERSATILE YOU CAN MAKE SAUCES AND STEWS AND THINGS WITH THAT. SO TOMATO PRODUCTS ARE GREAT AND POTATO PRODUCTS AS WELL BECAUSE THEY ARE SUPER FILLING. THE DRIVE KICKED OFF ON MONDAY AND WILL RUN THROUGH DECEMBER 11TH. THERE ARE MORE THAN 20 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AROUND THE CITY WHERE FOOD CAN BE DONATED ONCE THE FOOD IS COLLECTED, IT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED EVENLY TO ALL 13 DIFFERENT MINISTRIES. AS A CITY, THERE’S LOTS OF THINGS THAT WE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT WHERE WE DISAGREE ON AND WHERE THERE ARE CHALLENGES. AND I THINK THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO COME TOGETHER REALLY FOCUS ON WHAT REALLY MATTERS, AND THAT’S HELPING OTHERS AND ALL OF US WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS A COMMON G
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Metro Council hosting its first-ever holiday canned food drive to fight hunger in Louisville
Updated: 11:25 PM EST Nov 20, 2023
The Louisville Metro Council is hosting it’s first-ever canned food drive aimed at fighting hunger across the city. Metro Council President Markus Winkler said the council hosts a holiday drive each year. Due to the increased need for food assistance in Louisville, the council chose to host a canned food drive.”The need is significant. We want to make sure that people, particularly around the holidays, aren’t going hungry,” said Winkler. The drive kicked off on Monday and runs through Dec. 11. The food items collected will go to the Association of Community Ministries, made up of 13 organizations from across the city. Metro Council is asking for canned foods, particularly protein-rich foods like beans, hearty soups, and canned meats. They also are asking for canned vegetables, like tomatoes, potatoes, and greens.Carrie Gerard, the executive director of the Eastern Area Community Ministry, said they will happily accept any canned food donation, but some foods are preferred more than others.”We do get a lot of corn and green beans from Dare to Care, so maybe stay away from the corn and green beans,” said Gerard.Once collected, the food will be divided between all 13 community ministries and then distributed through their individual food pantries. Gerard said anyone in need is eligible for assistance.”There’s very little qualifications. If someone needs food, we want to get your food. So just reach out to your local community ministry, and we’ll get you set up,” said Gerard.Here is a full list of donation sites:City Hall’s 1st Floor Lobby, 601 W. Jefferson Street, where you can drop off donations from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.District 1 – Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Avenue, 40211District 6 – Old Louisville Information Center, 1340 S 4th Street, 40208District 8 – Douglass Boulevard Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd, 40205District 8 – Highlands Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 40202District 8 – Louisville Fire Engine 20, 1735 Bardstown Road, 40205District 8 – Louisville Fire Quint 7, 1025 Rubel Avenue, 40204District 9 – United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State Street, 40206District 10 – Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center, 1016 E Burnett Avenue, 40217District 11 – Jeffersontown Branch Library, 10635 Watterson Trail, 40299District 12 – Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy, 40258District 13 – Fairdale Playtorium, 10616 W. Manslick Road, 40118District 14 – PRP Fire Station 88, 8508 Terry Road, 40258District 15 – Save A Lot, 4148 Taylor Blvd, 40215District 16 – Anchorage Middletown Fire Station 7, 8412 Brownsboro Road, 40241District 17 – Berrytown Recreation Center, 1300 Heafer Road, 40223District 18 – Douglass Hills City Hall, 219 Moser Road, 40223District 19 – Middletown Anchorage Fire Department Station #1, 108 Urton Lane, 40223District 20 – Jeffersontown Fire Station #1, 10540 Watterson Trail, 40299District 21 – South Louisville Community Ministries, 415 ½ W Ashland Avenue, 40214District 21 – Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Highway, 40213District 24 – South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd, 40219Here is a full list of ministries that the canned foods will be distributed from:Central Louisville Community Ministries (serving 40202, and portions of 40203, 40208)Eastern Area Community Ministries (serving 40027, 40059, 40222, 40223, 40241, 40242, 40245)United Ministries Inc. (serving portions of 40218, 40228, 40291)Highlands Community Ministries (serving 40204, 40205)Jeffersontown Area Ministries (serving 40023, 40299, and portions of 40220)Ministries United of South Central Louisville (serving 40213, 40217 and portions of 40218, 40219, 40229)St. Matthews Area Ministries (serving 40207 and portions of 40220)Shively Area Ministries (serving 40216)Sister Visitor Center (serving portions of 40203, 40211, 40212)South Louisville Community Ministries (serving 40118, and portions of 40208, 40209, 40214, 40215, 40219)Southwest Community Ministries (serving portions of 40177, 40258, 40272)United Crescent Hill Ministries (serving 40206)West Louisville Community Ministries (serving 40210 and portions of 40211)Gerard said you can also go to Louisvilleministries.org to find the ministry near you.For more information on the Louisville Metro Council Holiday Food Drive, click here.
The Louisville Metro Council is hosting it’s first-ever canned food drive aimed at fighting hunger across the city.
Metro Council President Markus Winkler said the council hosts a holiday drive each year. Due to the increased need for food assistance in Louisville, the council chose to host a canned food drive.
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“The need is significant. We want to make sure that people, particularly around the holidays, aren’t going hungry,” said Winkler.
The drive kicked off on Monday and runs through Dec. 11. The food items collected will go to the Association of Community Ministries, made up of 13 organizations from across the city.
Metro Council is asking for canned foods, particularly protein-rich foods like beans, hearty soups, and canned meats. They also are asking for canned vegetables, like tomatoes, potatoes, and greens.
Carrie Gerard, the executive director of the Eastern Area Community Ministry, said they will happily accept any canned food donation, but some foods are preferred more than others.
“We do get a lot of corn and green beans from Dare to Care, so maybe stay away from the corn and green beans,” said Gerard.
Once collected, the food will be divided between all 13 community ministries and then distributed through their individual food pantries. Gerard said anyone in need is eligible for assistance.
“There’s very little qualifications. If someone needs food, we want to get your food. So just reach out to your local community ministry, and we’ll get you set up,” said Gerard.
Here is a full list of donation sites:
- City Hall’s 1st Floor Lobby, 601 W. Jefferson Street, where you can drop off donations from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- District 1 – Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Avenue, 40211
- District 6 – Old Louisville Information Center, 1340 S 4th Street, 40208
- District 8 – Douglass Boulevard Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd, 40205
- District 8 – Highlands Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 40202
- District 8 – Louisville Fire Engine 20, 1735 Bardstown Road, 40205
- District 8 – Louisville Fire Quint 7, 1025 Rubel Avenue, 40204
- District 9 – United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State Street, 40206
- District 10 – Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center, 1016 E Burnett Avenue, 40217
- District 11 – Jeffersontown Branch Library, 10635 Watterson Trail, 40299
- District 12 – Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy, 40258
- District 13 – Fairdale Playtorium, 10616 W. Manslick Road, 40118
- District 14 – PRP Fire Station 88, 8508 Terry Road, 40258
- District 15 – Save A Lot, 4148 Taylor Blvd, 40215
- District 16 – Anchorage Middletown Fire Station 7, 8412 Brownsboro Road, 40241
- District 17 – Berrytown Recreation Center, 1300 Heafer Road, 40223
- District 18 – Douglass Hills City Hall, 219 Moser Road, 40223
- District 19 – Middletown Anchorage Fire Department Station #1, 108 Urton Lane, 40223
- District 20 – Jeffersontown Fire Station #1, 10540 Watterson Trail, 40299
- District 21 – South Louisville Community Ministries, 415 ½ W Ashland Avenue, 40214
- District 21 – Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Highway, 40213
- District 24 – South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd, 40219
Here is a full list of ministries that the canned foods will be distributed from:
- Central Louisville Community Ministries (serving 40202, and portions of 40203, 40208)
- Eastern Area Community Ministries (serving 40027, 40059, 40222, 40223, 40241, 40242, 40245)
- United Ministries Inc. (serving portions of 40218, 40228, 40291)
- Highlands Community Ministries (serving 40204, 40205)
- Jeffersontown Area Ministries (serving 40023, 40299, and portions of 40220)
- Ministries United of South Central Louisville (serving 40213, 40217 and portions of 40218, 40219, 40229)
- St. Matthews Area Ministries (serving 40207 and portions of 40220)
- Shively Area Ministries (serving 40216)
- Sister Visitor Center (serving portions of 40203, 40211, 40212)
- South Louisville Community Ministries (serving 40118, and portions of 40208, 40209, 40214, 40215, 40219)
- Southwest Community Ministries (serving portions of 40177, 40258, 40272)
- United Crescent Hill Ministries (serving 40206)
- West Louisville Community Ministries (serving 40210 and portions of 40211)
Gerard said you can also go to Louisvilleministries.org to find the ministry near you.
For more information on the Louisville Metro Council Holiday Food Drive, click here.