Community Support Exchange

No one should have to rebuild alone.

A community network connecting people who need support with people and organizations ready to offer practical assistance — transportation, employment, goods, skills, and more.

How it works

People helping people, with dignity.

The Community Support Exchange is built on mutual respect. Whether you're returning home from incarceration, supporting a loved one inside, or looking for ways to give back — this is a place where community comes together. No pity. No judgment. Just real support from real people.

🤝 Offer Support

Share what you can — a ride, a job lead, professional skills, donated items, or your time. Every offering makes a difference.

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🔍 Find Support

Browse available services and resources from volunteers, businesses, faith organizations, and community groups in your area.

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📝 Request Support

Need something specific? Submit a request and let the community know what would help you move forward.

Request support →

What kind of support is available?

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Transportation

Rides to appointments, job interviews, court dates, or reentry programs.

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Employment

Job leads, resume help, interview prep, and connections to fair-chance employers.

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Housing & Goods

Temporary housing leads, furniture, clothing, hygiene kits, and household essentials.

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Skills & Mentoring

Tutoring, financial literacy, technology help, legal navigation, and one-on-one mentoring.

Faith & Community

Connections to faith communities, support groups, and peer networks that understand the journey.

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Professional Services

Pro bono legal advice, counseling, healthcare navigation, and other professional assistance.

Join the exchange

Every act of support strengthens the whole community.

Whether you're offering help or looking for it, you're taking a step that matters. This is how we rebuild — together.

⛪ Kentucky Church Directory

Faith communities across Kentucky that support reentry, incarcerated families, and community outreach. Organized by region.

📍 Louisville & Jefferson County

Wayside Christian Mission

432 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40208 • (502) 584-3714 • waysidechristianmission.org

Emergency ShelterFood PantryReentry SupportJob Training

St. Vincent de Paul Society

212 S 11th St, Louisville, KY 40203 • (502) 584-2481 • svdplou.org

Food AssistanceRent/Utility HelpFamily Support

Nazareth Ministries (Association of Community Ministries)

1209 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 • (502) 583-0205 • louisvilleministries.org

Community MinistriesFoodClothingEmergency Aid

Portland Promise Community Church

1831 Portland Ave, Louisville, KY 40203 • (502) 774-4477

Community OutreachFood PantryYouth Programs

Life Coach Each One Teach One Reentry Fellowship

Louisville, KY • (502) 715-0977 • lifecoacheachoneteachone.org

ReentryMentoringAdvocacyDirect Services

📍 Lexington & Fayette County

God's Pantry Food Bank

1689 R J Corman Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356 • (859) 255-3663 • godspantry.org

Food BankEmergency FoodServes 50 Counties

Catholic Action Center

1055 Industry Rd, Lexington, KY 40505 • (859) 252-0185

Day ShelterMealsShowersCase Management

Southland Christian Church

5001 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 • (859) 223-4944 • southlandchristian.org

Recovery GroupsCommunity OutreachCounseling

📍 Northern Kentucky (Covington, Newport, Florence)

Beacon of Hope Life Recovery Center

113 W 7th St, Covington, KY 41011 • (859) 261-8118

Recovery SupportReentryPeer Support

Welcome House of Northern Kentucky

205 W 5th St, Covington, KY 41011 • (859) 431-9205

Emergency ShelterFoodHousing Assistance

📍 Bowling Green & South Central KY

Jesus is the Way Rescue Mission

344 W Main St, Bowling Green, KY 42101 • (270) 781-9202

Emergency ShelterMealsRecovery Program

Salvation Army Bowling Green

300 S Main St, Bowling Green, KY 42101 • (270) 843-3185

Food PantryUtility AssistanceEmergency Aid

📍 Eastern Kentucky & Appalachian Region

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP)

200 Carmel Church Rd, Lancaster, KY 40444 • (859) 792-8461 • christianapp.org

Food PantryHousing RepairDisaster ReliefYouth Programs

Red Bird Mission

70 Queendale Rd, Beverly, KY 40913 • (606) 598-4123 • rbmission.org

Medical ClinicFoodCommunity OutreachWork Camps

📍 Statewide & National Faith-Based Reentry Organizations

Prison Fellowship

Nationalprisonfellowship.org

ReentryAngel Tree (children)AdvocacyBible Study

Catholic Charities USA

Nationalcatholiccharitiesusa.org

HousingFoodLegal AidRefugee Services

The Salvation Army

Nationalsalvationarmyusa.org

Emergency ShelterFoodRehabDisaster Relief

🍽 Kentucky Food Resources Directory

Food banks, missions, pantries, and meal programs across Kentucky. Organized by region.

📍 Louisville & Jefferson County

Dare to Care Food Bank

5803 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40228 • (502) 966-3821 • daretocare.org

Food BankMobile PantriesServes 13 Counties

Food in Neighborhoods (FIN)

Louisvillefoodinneighborhoods.org

Community Food MapFood AccessUrban Agriculture

Wayside Christian Mission — Feed the Hungry

432 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40208 • (502) 584-3714

Hot Meals DailyFood PantryEmergency Shelter

Jewish Family & Career Services

2820 Klemp Way, Louisville, KY 40299 • (502) 452-6822

Food AssistanceCounselingCareer Services

📍 Lexington & Central KY

God's Pantry Food Bank

1689 R J Corman Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356 • (859) 255-3663 • godspantry.org

Food Bank50 County Service AreaMobile Pantries

Lexington Rescue Mission

1364 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40502 • (859) 255-0256

Hot MealsEmergency ShelterRecovery Program

South Elkhorn Community Food Pantry

4343 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 • (859) 223-4944

Food PantryMonthly Distribution

📍 Northern Kentucky

Be Concerned Food Pantry

1130 Holman St, Covington, KY 41011 • (859) 581-5653

Food PantryEmergency FoodHoliday Baskets

Freestore Foodbank

1120 Taft Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45202 • (513) 242-1066 • freestorefoodbank.org

Food BankServes NKYPower Pack (kids)

📍 Bowling Green & South Central KY

Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland

300 Peterson Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 • (270) 769-4195 • feedingamericaky.org

Food Bank35 County Service AreaMobile Pantries

Jesus is the Way Rescue Mission

344 W Main St, Bowling Green, KY 42101 • (270) 781-9202

Hot MealsShelterRecovery

📍 Eastern Kentucky & Appalachian Region

God's Pantry — Eastern KY Branch

Serves Eastern KY counties • (859) 255-3663 • godspantry.org

Food DistributionMobile Pantries

Christian Appalachian Project — Food Pantry

200 Carmel Church Rd, Lancaster, KY 40444 • (859) 792-8461

Food PantryHome Delivery (seniors)Hunger Relief

Red Bird Mission — Food Program

70 Queendale Rd, Beverly, KY 40913 • (606) 598-4123

Food BoxesCommunity MealsMedical Clinic

📍 Statewide Programs

Kentucky SNAP Benefits

Statewide • 1-855-306-8959 • kynect.ky.gov

SNAP/Food StampsEBTApply Online

Feeding Kentucky

Statewide Networkfeedingky.org

7 Food Banks120 CountiesFind Your County

Kentucky 2-1-1

Statewide • Dial 2-1-1 • kentucky211.org

FoodHousingUtilitiesAll Resources

📋 Community Guidelines

Read our safety guidelines and community standards before participating.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how the exchange works, who it's for, and what to expect.

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