How many free food pantries are there in Lexington, Kentucky?

Feed America's directory lists 60 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Lexington, Kentucky. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Lexington?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Lexington open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Lexington, Kentucky?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Lexington?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Lexington?

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Community Action Council - West End Center

food bank

913 Georgetown Street, Lexington, KY 40511

859-244-2215

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: referral

Offers: Clothing, Household, Financial, Utility, Rent

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Food Pantries in Lexington, KY

Community Action Council - West End Center

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Saint Luke Church Food Pantry

Athens Christian Church

Ballard/Griffith Towers CSFP

Big Blue Pantry - Whitehall Building

Blue Grass Farms Charities

Bluegrass Community Health

Bluegrass Community and Technical College Food Pantry

Bread of Life Assembly of God

Catholic Action Center

Christian Towers

Fayette County

First African Baptist CSFP

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GPFB 817 Winchester Road Pantry

GPFB Cambridge Drive FP

GPFB Northside

Green Edge Kentucky - Food Distribution Center

HOPE Center for Women

Hope Center of Kentucky

Immanuel Baptist Church

Lexington Deliveries CSFP

Lexington Salvation Army

Lexington Senior Center

Liberty Commons CSFP

Main Street Baptist Manor

Maxwell Street Presbyterian

Newman Center Holy Spirit Parish

Northeast Christian Church Food Pantry

Privett Center

Rose Tower Apartments CSFP

Salvation Army, The Central Kentucky Area Services

Sayre Christian Village

Second Presbyterian Church

The Oasis CSFP

The Salvation Army - 722736W Main Street Corps

The Salvation Army - Beaumont Centre Circle

The Salvation Army - Helmsdale Pl

The Salvation Army - Nicholasville Rd

The Salvation Army - Partner Pl

The Salvation Army - Versailles Rd

Campus Kitchen at University of Kentucky

Central Church Apartments CSFP

Community Inspired Solutions

Emerson Center CSFP

First African Baptist Church

Lexington Hispanic SDA Church

Northeast Christian Church

Redeemed Christian Church of God

Salvation Army, The Central Kentucky Area Services

Share Lexington

Southland Christian Church CSFP

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Winburn/MLK Park CSFP

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