Lexington, Kentucky, November 26, 2025
God’s Pantry Food Bank has distributed thousands of free holiday meals to families in Lexington, reaching approximately 7,500 families this Thanksgiving. The Sharing Thanksgiving program, active since 1994, provides essential ingredients for traditional dinners. Alongside this initiative, the city of Lexington has launched ‘Lexington’s Big Give,’ a food drive running until December 2 to assist those in need. By partnering with local organizations, God’s Pantry Food Bank continues its mission to combat food insecurity in Central and Eastern Kentucky, offering support through its network of pantries during the holiday season and beyond.
Lexington, Kentucky – God’s Pantry Food Bank has successfully distributed thousands of free holiday meals to families in Lexington, enabling those affected by food insecurity to celebrate Thanksgiving with traditional meals. This year, the Sharing Thanksgiving program, which has provided ingredients for Thanksgiving dinners since 1994, reached approximately 7,500 families across Central and Eastern Kentucky.
In conjunction with this effort, the city of Lexington, along with God’s Pantry Food Bank and various community partners, has initiated “Lexington’s Big Give,” a citywide food drive running until December 2. This campaign aims to gather donations for God’s Pantry Food Bank and the Family Care Center of Lexington to help meet the growing demand for food assistance during the holiday season.
These initiatives are part of God’s Pantry Food Bank’s mission to alleviate hunger in Central and Eastern Kentucky. The organization supports 50 counties and collaborates with more than 500 food pantries and meal programs to ensure access to nutritious food for individuals and families in need.
For those seeking help, God’s Pantry Food Bank operates five pantries located in Fayette County, including Central Christian Church, St. Luke Church, Lexington Public Library Northside Branch, Community Action-Cambridge Drive, and their main facility on Winchester Road. These locations offer various services to assist families throughout the holiday season and beyond.
Community members wishing to contribute can support these initiatives by donating non-perishable food items at specified drop-off locations throughout Lexington or by making monetary donations directly to God’s Pantry Food Bank. Each contribution plays a vital role in ensuring families facing food insecurity have access to healthy meals during the holidays.
Through these collaborative efforts, God’s Pantry Food Bank continues to make a significant impact in addressing hunger, providing essential support to thousands of families in Lexington and its surrounding areas.
FAQ
- What is the Sharing Thanksgiving program?
- The Sharing Thanksgiving program provides families with all the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, reaching 7,500 families across Central and Eastern Kentucky this year.
- What is “Lexington’s Big Give”?
- “Lexington’s Big Give” is a citywide food drive running through December 2, aiming to collect donations for God’s Pantry Food Bank and the Family Care Center of Lexington.
- How can I support God’s Pantry Food Bank?
- Community members can support by donating non-perishable food items at designated drop-off locations throughout Lexington or by making monetary donations to God’s Pantry Food Bank.
| Program | Description | Impact | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing Thanksgiving | Provides families with all the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. | Reached 7,500 families across Central and Eastern Kentucky this year. | https://www.godspantry.org/get-help/sharing-thanksgiving |
| Lexington’s Big Give | A citywide food drive collecting donations for God’s Pantry Food Bank and the Family Care Center of Lexington. | Running through December 2, aiming to address increased food assistance needs during the holiday season. | https://www.godspantry.org/donate |
| God’s Pantry Food Bank | Operates five pantries in Fayette County, offering a range of services to support families during the holiday season and beyond. | Serving 50 counties, empowering more than 500 food pantries and meal programs to provide nutritious food to those in need. | https://www.godspantry.org/ |
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