South Louisville Community Ministries provides emergency assistance and compassionate advocacy to low-income neighbors in crisis, addressing immediate needs of hunger and stable housing. Clients select their own groceries in a choice pantry format rather than receiving pre-packaged boxes. The organization also helps with LG&E and water utility payments, medical and prescription costs, and connects neighbors with mental health resources and healthcare enrollment assistance. Services are limited to residents of specific south Louisville zip codes.

Bethlehem Baptist Church is a Dare to Care and Government Commodities distribution center serving both church members and the nearby community. Food is distributed drive-thru style from the back parking lot. The church also operates a Clothes Closet providing free clothing. The Special Ministries Office can assist with questions and financial assistance referrals.

St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church hosts a community food pantry through a partnership with Dare to Care Food Bank and the parish Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The pantry distributes groceries to neighbors in the surrounding neighborhood, while the Society of St. Vincent de Paul also assists local families with rent and utility needs and provides seasonal food baskets around the holidays. Parish volunteers staff the distribution and welcome anyone seeking food assistance.

A faith-based nonprofit serving Southwest Louisville since 1984, offering a client-choice food pantry where neighbors can select their own groceries. The organization also provides home-delivered food for qualifying households and hot meals for homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels, as well as emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and housing. Additional programs include children's backpack and Christmas programs, senior food programs in partnership with Dare to Care, and seasonal outreach initiatives. SWCM unites community partners to help neighbors in crisis move toward self-sufficiency with greater independence and resilience.

A faith-based nonprofit founded on Christmas Day 1988 that partners with Dare to Care to distribute groceries and meals to individuals and families in need. Part of a broader ministry that also includes addiction recovery, veteran housing, and disaster relief services. Individuals must be present in person to receive food—no proxy pickup is allowed. Households may receive one emergency food box per month. Food assortment and quantities vary with no guarantee. The organization has served over 9 million meals in Kentucky and surrounding areas.

A Dare to Care partner food pantry providing Dare to Care food supplies and USDA Commodities to eligible individuals and families. Eligible persons may receive food assistance once per calendar month. The ministry also distributes weekly produce provided by Dare to Care. Operated by Community Ministries of Walnut Street Baptist Church and staffed by volunteers. Equal opportunity provider.

St. George's Dare to Care provides grocery assistance through St. George's Community Center to residents within the service area (Broadway to Hill, 32nd to 18th streets). The pantry is closed when JCPS schools or Dare to Care offices are closed, or if conditions make it unsafe to operate. If picking up for someone else, please bring the required ID, proof of address, and a note authorizing you to pick up food in their name.

The pantry temporarily provides limited resources to help people in need get back on their feet and expresses the church’s service-oriented mission.

A food pantry operated by Temple of Faith Baptist Church providing groceries to area residents in need. The church also offers worship services including Sunday School and Sunday morning worship, and community support.