Free food pantries, soup kitchens and meals Warren County and Bowling Green.
In an emergency, a free food pantry near you in Warren County may be able to help. The locations, most of which are charity run or non-profits, provide families with a number of resources including free groceries, personal hygiene supplies and basic needs. The pantries and free food banks, as well as applications to government benefits, are listed below. Also find a referral number at the bottom of the page for more free food in the Bowling Green area. The pantries may pass out free groceries today, give out baby formula or diapers, serve meals from a soup kitchen, and offer seasonal holiday help. Many of the Bowling Green centers also help with applying for SNAP food stamps or USDA school lunches for their kids. The assistance is wide ranging. As an example, the local Bowling Green Feeding America site not only can refer families to a free food pantry, but they operate services such as the backback program or Meals on Wheels for seniors or the disabled. Often a location will have other, basic needs too. This depends on locations, but it is not uncommon for a food bank to offer free clothing, Christmas toys or meals, and school supplies. The goal it to not turn any resident away, but resources are limited.
Salvation Army
Social Service center is tat 400 West Main Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101. Telephone number - 270-843-3485 The assistance is wide ranging. Warren County families can get vouchers to buy food, rides for work, shelter, and Thanksgiving Turkeys. There is also an emergency food pantry, money for heating bills, and the Angel Tree toy program. Or get free Christmas food or access to groceries from the pantry. More on assistance programs Salvation Army Bowling Green . St. Joseph Conference - St. Vincent DePaul The charity may have free clothing, food, household items, furniture, appliances, and more. The homebound can request Meals on Wheels too. There are also vouchers for medications and other aid. Free personal hygiene and household items, including detergent, soap, feminine goods and other items may be offered. Location is 1133 Adams Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101. Main phone: 270-393-9800 St. Vincent DePaul-Holy Spirit is at 4754 Smallhouse Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42104. Phone 270-781-0432
Calvary Care Center
241-A Ragland Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Dial 270-842-5554 The charity has filling, shelf-stable as well as canned groceries or foods. Some fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy and other goods may be offered too.
Greenwood Park Church of Christ
- free food pantry and soup kitchen is at 1818 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104. For hours, dial 270-781-0700
Both a year round, free pantry is open as well as free Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals. Some clients may be given gift cards, and they also help feed children, single moms and the elderly.
Meadow Land Baptist Church
Location is 1188 Detour Rd., Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101. Phone - 270-782-1952
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
It is located at the KY Fairgrounds Lampkin Park, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Call 859-312-0874
State Street Baptist Church
Main address - 340 State St., Bowling Green, KY 42101. Intake number is 270-843-8016
Helping Hands Ending Hunger, Inc
Sugar Maple Square KY 185, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101. Call the charity at 270-991-2248 There are many assistance programs offered. Canned groceries, pasta, bread, cereal, infant formula and other goods may be offered. Also get bakery goods, fresh produce, and meat, and there may be some financial help or clothes too.
Holy Spirit Conference
4754 Smallhouse Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 Main number - 270-781-0432
Barren River Area Safe Space
Bowling Green, KY 42102 Main phone: 270-781-9334 They help women and DV survivors. Everything from free food, hot meals, clothing, and legal aid is arranged. Another key is referring women and children to day care or long term support, including SNAP food stamps or USDA commodities.
Churches United in Christ Help Ministry
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 270-842-4307 The charity has free food, groceries, baby formula, canned or perishable fruits, and more. There is also Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for low income families in Warren County.
American Red Cross
Address is 1647 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 The location only serves veterans in the community. There is free food, information on financial aid, housing, and government aid too.
Community Action Agency
Address is 171 Center Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 For intake, dial 270-782-4437 Only referrals are given. Learn about USDA Commodities, Summer Food Service Program, and government grants. They also process applications to LIHEAP and more.
First Baptist Church
621 East 12th Avenue Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-842-0331
- soup kitchen and food bank are available.
Hope House
Mailing address is 112 W 10th Street Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 Main phone: 270-904-1200 Food, material goods such as winter clothing, holiday gifts, and more is offered. They assist seniors, children, and the vulnerable.
Hotel Inc
Address is 1005 Boatlanding Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-782-1263
Life Care Ministry
- O. Box 953.
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102-0953 For hours, call 270-781-8804
Warren County Welfare Center
429 E. 10th Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 270-843-5340 Another place to apply to for public aid. Inquire into CSFP - Commodity Supplemental Food Program, summer lunch program, and more.
Get additional free food programs in Warren County KY region
For more information on food banks and soup kitchens in the region, dial (270) 769-6997. There are pantries that may be near you, places that give emergency groceries, or even Meals on Wheels home delivery services. Many other non-profits offer emergency food programs. By