Bowling Green Warren County Community Action

Food Assistance · Kentucky · Free

Community action agency providing emergency food assistance, food pantry services, and related household help for low-income families in south central Kentucky. Fathers can walk in at the East Main Avenue office during business hours to request food and connect with case management. Services are free for qualifying households. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and proof of income. Additional programs include utility help and weatherization through the agency.

Contact & Details

Address: 422 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Phone: 270-782-3162

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

About Food Assistance for Fathers

Food assistance programs for US fathers and families include SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children — which serves custodial fathers of children under 5), the National School Lunch Program, food banks through the Feeding America network, and Meals on Wheels. SNAP is administered state-by-state; eligibility is generally based on household income below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. Food banks operate in every state and are the fastest way to access food without an application — most require no ID or income verification for initial visits. TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) supplies food banks with USDA commodities. Summer Food Service Programs feed children during school breaks. This directory includes each state's SNAP office, regional food bank networks, and WIC clinics.

Food Assistance in Kentucky

Kentucky family courts hear custody, visitation, and child support cases in most counties; the remaining counties use district or circuit court. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services Division of Child Support administers enforcement. Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and Covington are the major metros. Legal Aid Society (Louisville/western), Kentucky Legal Aid, and Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (AppalReD) cover the state.

More Food Assistance in Kentucky

  • Dare to Care Food Bank – Louisville — Regional food bank serving 13 counties in the Louisville metro and southern Indiana through a network of partner pantries, meal programs, an
  • God's Pantry Food Bank – Lexington — Regional food bank distributing food through partner pantries and programs across 50 counties in central and eastern Kentucky. Fathers in ne
  • Feeding Kentucky — Statewide network of Kentucky's seven regional food banks working together to distribute food and fight hunger across the commonwealth. Fath
  • Freestore Foodbank – Northern KY — Regional food bank serving northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area with food distribution, SNAP outreach, and customer connection
  • Feeding America – Kentucky Partners — National hunger-relief organization coordinating a network of member food banks that provide emergency food across Kentucky. Fathers can use
  • Salvation Army – Louisville Food Services — Free meals and emergency food assistance for Louisville-area residents through Salvation Army corps locations. Fathers in need can walk in d

Food Assistance — Common Questions

How do I apply for SNAP?
Apply through your state's Department of Human Services — online, in person, or by phone. Approval for basic cases can happen in 30 days; expedited SNAP is available within 7 days for households in severe need. Bring ID, proof of income, rent/mortgage, and utilities.
Can I use a food bank without applying?
Yes. Most food banks and pantries don't require income verification, ID, or applications for initial visits. Feeding America's online locator (feedingamerica.org) finds nearby pantries by ZIP code. Most pantries let you visit once or twice a month.
Are custodial fathers eligible for WIC?
Yes. WIC covers custodial parents (including fathers and grandparents) of children under 5, and breastfeeding or postpartum mothers. It's commonly assumed to be mother-only — it isn't. Apply at your local WIC clinic. Income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
What is summer food service?
USDA's Summer Food Service Program feeds children 18 and under during school breaks. No application required — kids just show up at a participating site (schools, parks, libraries). Text FOOD to 304-304 to find a nearby site, or call 211.