Regional food bank serving 13 counties in the Louisville metro and southern Indiana through a network of partner pantries, meal programs, and mobile distributions. Fathers in need can use the agency locator to find nearby food pantries and distribution events. Services are free for qualifying households. Call the Fern Valley Road warehouse or visit the website to find the closest pantry. Bring photo ID and proof of household size when picking up food.
Contact & Details
Address: 5803 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40228
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
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
Meals on Wheels – Kentucky — Home-delivered meals for seniors and homebound individuals across Kentucky, coordinated through local Meals on Wheels affiliates. Fathers wh
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.