Thank you for your intrest in volunteering at The Lord’s Kitchen. We have many areas that are staffed 100% by volunteer help. The need is great in our city and unfortunately it is growing. There are many rewards for those who volunteer to help those in need. If you would like to know more about what is needed please take a few minutes and read this page. At the bottom are links to the different volunteer applications to help at The Lord’s Kitchen or for the Summer Feeding Program. If you are in need of assistance please call our offices, it woukd be our great pleasure to assist you in any way we can.

Quick Reference Facts

A community based, non-profit 501(c)3 organization
Birthed in the heart of a local pastor
The vision has become a gift to the people of Louisville.
5,000+ meals served per week in the summer months.
2000 + meals served per week the rest of the year
Food, shelter, clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys plus emergency food boxes for children and their families provided throughout the year
Over 5 million hot, nutritious meals have been served since December 25, 1988.
100,000+ volunteer hours given each yea
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Of Those We Serve

62% fear being homeless in the near future.
39% have been homeless in the past year.
77% are between the ages of 29-78 years.
86% visit us 3 or more times per week.
63% travel over one-half mile per visit.
23% are homeless on average.
8.6% own their own home.
12% are veterans.
3% are disabled.
60% are children.


Donations

Individual or corporate sponsors are welcome!
Just call, we will be happy to pick up your donated items

Volunteers

Needed, Wanted, Appreciated
Office Help: Telephone, clerical, data entry, computer, media, press, pick up and delivery, distribution of food
Fund raising volunteers
Sponsor a canned food drive
Prep, cook or serve, clean up
Clothing distribution
Holiday gift preparation
Repair work, painting, waxing floors
Mechanics / electrical / carpenters
Roadblocks on Friday and Saturday

Material needs

Trucks, cars, boats
Computers
Jewelry
Items of value
Real estate
Life insurance
Apprciated securities
Gift cards
Gifts in kind

Food items

Dairy, yogurt, eggs
Vegetables
Meat
Fruit
Snacks
Water
Juices
Bread
Condiments
Canned goods
Paper products: plates, napkins, etc
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Thank you for helping the Lord’s Kitchen with its mission to assist those in need through physical resources and spiritual encouragement, while fostering hope for tomorrow.


Ministry Opportunity In Louisville

The Lord’s Kitchen
2735 S. 5th St
P.O. Box 19229.
Louisville, KY 40259
(502) 634-1665
Fax. (502) 634-1777

Serving Times:
Breakfast Monday - Saturday 8:00am – 9:00am
Lunch Sunday - Saturday 11:30am -12:30pm
Dinner Tuesday – Wednesday 5:00pm – 6:00pm

 


Click HERE to download the Volunteer Application