2026-03-06T02:43:56Z 2025-10-31 990EZ 2024-11-01 933649893 KENTUCKY FOOD MINISTRY CO KENT 8593970159 6145 MOUNT STERLING RD WINCHESTER KY 403919407 Alexandra Salvaterra Executive Director 8593970159 2026-03-05 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.kentuckyfoodministry.org X X 8928 X 8928 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8928 0 0 0 768 0 0 7022 7790 1138 2141 0 3279 2141 3279 0 0 0 0 2141 3279 0 0 2141 3279 Kentucky Food Ministry operates a community meal distribution program that provides food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Lexington, Kentucky. The organization prepares and distributes ready-to-eat meals directly within underserved communities, including individuals experiencing homelessness and residents of subsidized housing. Meals are delivered on-site to reduce barriers to food access such as transportation limitations and limited proximity to traditional food pantries. The program is supported through volunteer engagement and partnerships with local churches, community organizations, and student groups. Volunteers assist with meal preparation, organizing supplies, and distributing meals within the communities served. Through this program, Kentucky Food Ministry works to increase access to basic food resources for vulnerable populations. Kentucky Food Ministry operates a community meal distribution program that provides consistent food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Lexington, Kentucky. The organization prepares and distributes simple, ready-to-eat meals directly within underserved communities, including individuals experiencing homelessness and residents of subsidized housing. By delivering meals on-site within neighborhoods, the program reduces common barriers to food access such as transportation limitations, mobility challenges, and lack of proximity to traditional food pantries. During the current fiscal year, Kentucky Food Ministry served 4,462 meals over 41 service days, providing reliable food assistance to hundreds of individuals experiencing economic hardship. Meals are prepared by volunteers and typically include items such as sandwiches, granola bars, cookies, and bottled water. Distribution occurs directly within the communities served in order to maximize accessibility and ensure consistent contact with individuals who may otherwise lack access to regular food resources. The program operates primarily through volunteer engagement and community partnerships. During the fiscal year, volunteers contributed approximately 590 hours of service supporting meal preparation, logistics, distribution, and community outreach. Partner organizations that supported the program through volunteers, donations, or other resources included Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church, Mount Zion Community Church, Asbury University student organizations, the Downtown Community of First United Methodist Church, and the YMCA. In addition to meal distribution, the organization periodically provides seasonal items intended to support the health and well-being of individuals served. During periods of extreme summer heat, volunteers distributed additional water and cooling items, such as popsicles, alongside meals to help mitigate health risks associated with high temperatures. The organization also conducts occasional supplemental outreach efforts that support individuals and families experiencing economic hardship. During the fiscal year, Kentucky Food Ministry organized a community clothing drive, collecting and distributing clothing items to families in need. The organization also hosted a community fish fry and dance fundraising event, which helped generate resources to sustain the meal distribution program and maintain consistent service. Through this program, Kentucky Food Ministry provides direct food assistance while building collaborative relationships with local churches, student organizations, and community partners. 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