Dare to Care Food Bank

Address

5803 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, KY 40228

(502) 966-3821

https://daretocare.org

Description:

Partners with over 250 local social service agencies to distribute food to individuals and families in need.

Hours:

Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-1:30 pm (EST)

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

August 8, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities:

See webpage: https://daretocare.org/donate/donate-time

Address Listings

Mailing

PO Box 35458
Louisville, KY 402325458.0

Physical (Primary)

5803 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, KY 40228

Contacts

Alexus Richardson

Primary Contact

Director of Communications

(502) 440-3391

alexus@daretocare.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(502) 966-3821

Legal Status:

non-profit

Accessibility:

Building/office is accessible to people with disabilitie

Description

Provides hot meals for children and youth during school year and summer breaks. These meals are hosted by community centers, schools, metro parks centers, and churches located throughout the Louisville Metro area.

Availability

True

Hours

Irregular - call for details

Required Documents

Documents as requested by agency

Eligibility

Children age 18 or younger

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Call for more information

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Kentucky
    • Jefferson County

    Contact

    Name:
    Alexus Richardson
    Title:
    Director of Communications
    Phone:
    502-440-3391
    Email:
    alexus@daretocare.org

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    502-966-3821
    Type:
    Voice
    Name:
    Main
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-5000.0200) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Accepts donations of food for distribution to those in need within the service area.

    Availability

    True

    Hours

    Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:00-1:00 pm (EST)

    Required Documents

    No documentation required

    Eligibility

    No restrictions

    Fees

    Free

    Intake Procedure

    Call for more information

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Kentucky
      • Jefferson County

      Contact

      Name:
      Alexus Richardson
      Title:
      Director of Communications
      Phone:
      502-440-3391
      Email:
      alexus@daretocare.org

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      502-966-3821
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Main
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TI-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Provides a pull through mobile food pantry that offers fresh produce and other food and household items.

      Hours

      Irregular - call for details or visit calendar at: https://daretocare.org/events/category/mobile-pantries/

      Required Documents

      Picture ID for all adults in the vehicle

      Eligibility

      No restrictions

      Fees

      Free

      Intake Procedure

      Call for more information

      Offered Outside of Physical Location

      Yes

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Indiana
        • Clark County
          • Floyd County
            • Harrison County
            • Kentucky
              • Bullitt County
                • Carroll County
                  • Henry County
                    • Jefferson County
                      • Oldham County
                        • Shelby County
                          • Spencer County
                            • Trimble County

                            Contact

                            Name:
                            Alexus Richardson
                            Title:
                            Director of Communications
                            Phone:
                            502-440-3391
                            Email:
                            alexus@daretocare.org

                            Telephone Numbers

                            Number:
                            502-966-3821
                            Type:
                            Voice
                            Name:
                            Main
                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                            Description

                            Provides referrals to food pantries, congregate meals for children, and emergency kitchens.

                            Hours

                            Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-1:30 pm (EST)

                            Eligibility

                            No restrictions

                            Fees

                            Free

                            Intake Procedure

                            Call or visit website: https://daretocare.org/need-food

                            Geography Served

                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                            • Kentucky
                              • Jefferson County

                              Contact

                              Name:
                              Alexus Richardson
                              Title:
                              Director of Communications
                              Phone:
                              502-440-3391
                              Email:
                              alexus@daretocare.org

                              Telephone Numbers

                              Number:
                              502-966-3821
                              Type:
                              Voice
                              Name:
                              Main
                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                              Description

                              Provides hot meals for children and youth during summer breaks. These meals are hosted by community centers, schools, metro parks centers, and churches located throughout the Louisville Metro area.

                              Availability

                              True

                              Hours

                              Irregular - call for details

                              Required Documents

                              Documents as requested by agency

                              Eligibility

                              Children ages 18 and younger

                              Fees

                              Free

                              Intake Procedure

                              Call for more information

                              Offered Outside of Physical Location

                              Yes

                              Geography Served

                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                              • Kentucky
                                • Jefferson County

                                Contact

                                Name:
                                Alexus Richardson
                                Title:
                                Director of Communications
                                Phone:
                                502-440-3391
                                Email:
                                alexus@daretocare.org

                                Telephone Numbers

                                Number:
                                502-966-3821
                                Type:
                                Voice
                                Name:
                                Main
                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-5000.8500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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