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Free food pantries in Kenton County.

Kenton County is supported by several food pantries, soup kitchens and free food banks. The centers, most of which were created as non-profit organizations, offer programs that are focused on hunger prevention. They also run other services, such as a low cost Meals on Wheel service for senior citizens or the Kenton County charities offer holiday food baskets in the greater Covington Kentucky area.

Find where and how to get free food in Kenton County from pantries near you, and also find a phone number at the bottom of the page for more resources. Charities, churches, and government agencies help low income families with emergency food programs, applications to SNAP food stamps or WIC benefits, and offer other benefits.

The contents of a box of food may vary based on need and donation levels. There may be everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to non-perishable groceries or items such as baby formula. Some of the pantries may also assist with clothing or items such as diapers. There are also soup kitchens located across Kenton County that offer Thanksgiving or Christmas meals. So the exact programs available at each distribution center vary and can even change over time.

Immanuel United Church Of Christ-Bromley
Address: 110 Boone Street
Bromley, Kentucky 41016
(859) 261-8858
The food pantry will serve items that meet USDA nutrition levels. They also have free Christmas meals for a small number of applicants, and may offer a small gift to a child.

Gateway Food for Thought Pantry
The location is 516 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
For hours, dial 859-442-1639
The goal is to feed the poor, vulnerable, disabled and struggling in Kenton County. A food banks and soup kitchen try to meet that need.

 

 

 

Esperanza Latino Center of NKY
Main address - 234 W Pike St., Covington, KY 41011
859-261-0862

Kenton County Catholic Charities
Multiple churches help the poor, unemployed, single moms and struggling families. Everything from dry and canned goods to financial aid, personal hygiene products, holiday meals and more may be offered. They also try to feed migrant workers and children, or give away free emergency boxes of food in a crisis. More on Catholic Charities Kenton County assistance programs.

Garrard Street Church of Christ
Free food pantry is at 218 Garrard Street, Covington, KY 41011
Call the charity at 859-431-1613

St. Augustine Parish Center
2523 Todd Court, Covington, Kentucky 41011
To learn more on food programs, dial 859-491-4584

Action Ministries
4375 Boron Drive, Covington, KY 41015
For hours of grocery and food programs, dial 859-261-3649
Assistance programs range from a free food pantry to financial help, groceries, and applications to or information on Meals on Wheels, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and more. Get canned meat, bread, milk, tuna, and many other grocery types items.

Erlanger First Church of the Nazarene
30 Short Hill, Lane Erlanger, KY 41018
Main number is 859-620-3557

 

 

 

 

Salvation Army Of Covington Corps
Address: 1806 Scott Street, Covington, KY 41014
(859) 261-0835
The faith based charity has a free food bank, soup kitchen, and clothing closet. Christmas meals and presents are available as well as Thanksgiving turkey dinners. The case managers can also direct the working poor as well as disabled to programs for rent or other bills. So food is just one service offered. There may be shelf stable groceries, items like baby formula or ensure for seniors and more.

Thomas Moore University Pantry
Location is 333 Thomas Moore Pkwy, Crestview Hills, Kentucky 41017
Telephone - 859-341-5800

Northern Kentucky Baptist Church
2681 Turkeyfoot Road, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
For intake, dial 859-341-5968
Whether free food or toiletries, or clothes or referrals, the volunteers at the church try to help. When groceries are passed out, there may be goods such as Canned soups and stews, Cereal, beans, hamburger helper, and more. Various ingredients are also offered.

Be Concerned
714 Washington Street
Covington, KY 41011
Call (859) 291-6789 for hours.
A client choice pantry for low income Kenton County families. They can shop there for the food they need, paper products, soaps, and more.

Fairhaven Rescue Mission
260 Pike Street
Covington, Kentucky 41011-0761
(859) 491-1027
Men, including the homeless, can get a hot meal or clothing. Women can use the Groceries for Ladies food pantry.

Faith Christian Center
Address: 1101 Amsterdam Road
Covington, Kentucky 41011
(859) 491-2850
There are several emergency food banks in the city of Covington.

Senior Services Of Northern Kentucky and Kenton
111 Brent Spence Square, Covington, Kentucky 41011, dial (859) 491-0522
1032 Madison Avenuen Covington, KY 41011, main phone (859) 491-0522
The Elsmere Senior Center is at 179 Dell Avenue, Elsmere, KY 41018, dial (859) 491-0522
808 Elm Street, Ludlow, KY 41016, dial (859) 491-0522
Each location of the non-profit has free home delivered meals. There are also congregate feeding sites as well as a pantry. Food will be USDA approved. It will help seniors in Kenton keep in touch socially as well.

South Side Baptist Church
1501 Holman Street
Covington, Kentucky 41011
(859) 431-1314
Emergency boxes of food are passed out.

 

 

 

 

United Christian Volunteers
15 Kenton Street
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-4417
The residents of Erlanger and the Elsmere area can seek help from this food pantry. There may be canned groceries, meat, perishable food like dairy or fruits, and more. Personal hygiene and household goods may also be offered.

Action Ministries
4375 Boron Drive
Latonia, Kentucky 41015
Phone - (859) 261-3649

United Ministries
525 Graves Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-0300
The resources include free food pantry, clothing closet, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, and furniture.

Find more free food programs in Kenton County Kentucky near you

For locations of additional food banks or hot meals programs/soup kitchens in the region, dial 513.482.4500. Not only can details on pantries be provided, but there are also intake sites to apply for food stamps or other public aid such as lunch programs for children in school. All information is available for free in Kenton County.

 

By Jon McNamara

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