Shelby and Oldham County food pantries

Shelby and Oldham County food pantries.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

There are several food pantries that can help Oldham or Shelby County families in an emergency. Most of them rely on donations from the public or partners such as Feeding America. Many low income families, senior citizens, or those residents with a disability turn to these food banks for short term support.

Not only may groceries be offered, but some sites offer case management, financial aid, or even free Thanksgiving or Christmas meals.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

The programs available will vary. Some of the food pantries will only distribute boxes of groceries that are meant to satisfy short term needs. Other agencies will offer fresh produce in Shelby County Kentucky or they pass out USDA Emergency Food Boxes. No matter what is requested from one of these non-profits, the client will need to satisfy all of the income conditions that are in place.

Also, if one of the local food banks can't help, the staff may have referrals for the client.

Community Action Agency Services

Multi-purpose Community Action Agency - Shelby County Family Service Center: Address is 1145 Washington Street: Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065 (502) 633-6371 Clients can get fresh produce, free boxes of emergency food, surplus USDA commodities and more. They offer referrals to SNAP food stamps as well for very low income families.

Operation Care - Shelby: Location is 708 Main Street: Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065: Phone: (502) 633-1965

Food Assistance and Food Banks

A thrift shop and food bank are on site. There are goods such as personal hygiene items, free food, appliances, clothing, laundry detergent, furniture, and household items. There may also be Christmas toys for children and holiday meals as well. American Red Cross – Oldham County 1215 N HWY 393 Buckner, KY 40010 (502) 222-0308 There is a food pantry, emergency financial aid for rent or utilities, medications, and more.

Other support from the non-profit includes Christmas assistance and school clothing and supplies. Community Chest Of Oldham County: Address is 3060 Hwy 42: La Grange, KY 40031: Dial (502) 222-0427 An emergency food pantry is on site. Cereal, milk, baby formula, and more is for low income families.

Community Action Agency Services

Tri-county Community Action Agency 1015 Dispatchers Way Lagrange, Kentucky 40031 (502) 222-1349

Faith-Based Emergency Assistance

Regional Salvation Army: Call (502) 671-4900 Services or referrals extend to Shelby and Oldham County. There is a food pantry and seasonal support, including holiday meals or gifts. The elderly can seek home delivery of meals. Other aid includes housing, limited household items, clothing, and other basic needs.

Dare to Care: A network of local charities operate both food pantries and soup kitchens. They feed the hungry, with a focus on children, seniors, and the vulnerable. The staff can also offer referrals to everything from diaper to clothing programs or food stamp application sites.

Call 502.966.3821.