Louisville City Wire

Louisville  – The Louisville Metro Council is embracing the holiday spirit this year by spearheading a city-wide food donation initiative to support the Association of Community Ministries (ACM).

The donation drive is set to kick off on Monday, November 20, and will continue until Monday, December 11. The collected donations will be distributed to ACM and divided among the thirteen area community ministries serving Louisville.

“Our community as a whole is seeing a sharp increase in requests for food assistance.  Our neighbors in every zip code are experiencing need and the Community Ministries across Jefferson County are so honored to be ready to respond.  We’re grateful for the support of the Metro Council, particularly at this time of year when going without can be especially painful,” said Reverend Carrie Gerard, Executive Director of Eastern Area Community Ministries.

Throughout the community, there will be multiple donation drop-off points for added convenience. The sites currently identified include:

• City Hall’s 1st Floor Lobby, 601 W. Jefferson Street, where you can drop off donations from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• District 1 – Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Avenue, 40211
• District 6 – Old Louisville Information Center, 1340 S 4th Street, 40208
• District 8 – Douglass Boulevard Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd, 40205
• District 8 – Louisville Fire Engine 20, 1735 Bardstown Road, 40205
• District 8 – Louisville Fire Quint 7, 1025 Rubel Avenue, 40204
• District 9 – United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State Street, 40206
• District 10 - Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center, 1016 E Burnett Avenue, 40217
• District 11 – Jeffersontown Branch Library, 10635 Watterson Trail, 40299
• District 12 - Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy, 40258
• District 13 - Fairdale Playtorium, 10616 W. Manslick Road, 40118
• District 14 – PRP Fire Station 88, 8508 Terry Road, 40258
• District 15 – Save A Lot, 4148 Taylor Blvd, 40215
• District 17 – Berrytown Recreation Center, 1300 Heafer Road, 40223
• District 18 – Douglass Hills City Hall, 219 Moser Road, 40223
• District 19 – Middletown Anchorage Fire Department Station #1, 108 Urton Lane, 40223
• District 20 – Jeffersontown Fire Station #1, 10540 Watterson Trail, 40299
• District 21 – South Louisville Community Ministries, 415 ½ W Ashland Avenue, 40214
• District 21 – Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Highway, 40213
• District 21 – Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Highway, 40213
• District 24 - South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd, 40219

Donations may be dropped off during normal business hours. More information will be posted online here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/2023-holiday-food-donation-drive.

“As President of the Metro Council I’m excited to lead a city-wide collection effort to assist individuals and families in need during the holiday season. I encourage you to keep this cause in mind during your next shopping trip. The numerous collection sites spread across the city will make it easy for you to participate,” said President Markus Winkler (D-17). 

The most urgently needed items at this time are canned proteins, such as beef stew, canned chicken, canned tuna, and hearty soups. ACM has also requested tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, canned potatoes, and boxed potatoes.

Can’t get to a donation box, but still want to contribute? Please consider making a general monetary donation online here: www.louisvilleministries.org/.

“I’d also like to announce a community challenge! Our goal is to collect 1,000 food items for ACM this season, which translates to just under forty (40) items per Council District. I hope we can begin with this meager goal and surpass it this season,” said Winkler.

For any questions or more information, please contact President Markus Winkler’s office at (502) 574-1192.

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