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.

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.

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.

St. Augustine Catholic Church, established in 1870 as the first African-American parish in the Archdiocese of Louisville, operates a Dare to Care food center as part of its outreach ministry serving the West Louisville community. The church is an active partner with West Louisville Community Ministries, providing additional support and referral services. Monday distributions include shelf-stable groceries and meat, while Wednesday distributions feature fresh produce and bakery items on a first-come, first-served basis. The pantry also provides bagged lunches as part of its meal program.

Portland Memorial Baptist Church operates a food pantry in partnership with Dare to Care Food Bank, providing free groceries to residents of the West Louisville community. The pantry is part of the church's Community Transformation ministry and serves the 40212 zip code area. Visitors should bring a photo ID and proof of residency when they come.

The CLM Food Pantry serves local residents in Indiana. Clients are interviewed in the lobby and receive prepared food boxes distributed from a side entrance. Clients may visit once per month; unhoused clients can receive food that does not require cooking or refrigeration. The pantry follows USDA guidelines.