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Check out the September 2022 issue of our newsletter. Find it in the Newsletter drop-down under the News and Events tab at the top of the page.

The items listed below are things our volunteers have identified as being in high demand by our guests and which we attempt to provide on an ongoing basis- Toiletries - deodorant, travel size shampoo and shaving cream, disposable razors, and washcloths Backpacks - new or gently used New throws or small blankets Batteries - sizes AA, C & D You can drop items off during the week between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Thank you for your support of our mission!

Our volunteer schedule is now available through October so sign up now to help us in our mission to feed the hungry Thank you!

The items listed below are things our volunteers have identified as being in high demand by our guests and which we attempt to provide on an ongoing basis - Under toiletries, both deodorant and razors for both men and women are needed. Men’s clothing items that we can use are Boxer style underwear, Medium, Large, X-Large sizes and Men’s undershirts in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large sizes. You can drop items off during the week between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Thank you for your support of our mission!

The latest issue of our newsletter is at the printer and should be arriving soon. You can see the electronic version under the News and Events tab.

We mourn the loss of Joe Fallahay, a long-standing volunteer and supporter of the Franciscan Kitchen. Joe was one of the original helpers recruited by Brother Jim Fields to launch Franciscan Shelter House in a vacant tavern on Preston St. in 1980. There is a profile of Joe on p. 4 of our June 2021 newsletter (click the Newsletter drop-down under the News and Events tab). Here is the link to his obituary - https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/joseph-fallahay-obituary?id=34536270

Here's a story about The Hope Village, our new neighbors providing services to the homeless in Smoketown. https://www.wave3.com/2022/04/25/louisvilles-homeless-set-move-citys-outdoor-space-this-week/

Click on the SignUpGenius button to select a date and time to help us serve our daily meal through June.

We will have Mass and distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. Park in the lot behind our building in the alley between College and Jacob Streets.

We can always use an extra set of hands in serving our hot meal during the winter months. Click the link below to sign up. Thank you!

The schedule for volunteering in January is up and available! Please join us as we provide this important service as the weather turns cold. Thank you!

We welcome your help in providing a daily meal for the hungry as the cold weather approaches. You can select a slot to cook, prep, and serve now through December 31. There is a Thanksgiving day meal sign up as well. We are grateful for your support!

Sign up to help us provide a daily meal for the hungry as we move into the colder months. You can select a slot to cook, prep, and serve now through November 30. There is a special sign up for our Thanksgiving day meal. We have a limited number of spots for that day so make plans early. Thank you!

Since Gov. Beshear has advised Kentuckians to follow the CDC recommendations regarding mask-wearing indoors and many area businesses are requiring the practice, we will also require that all volunteers and guests wear a mask indoors. We will have masks available if you don't have your own. We appreciate your cooperation in this important matter. Thank you again for your support of our mission.

Due to staff and volunteer summer vacation schedules, we have great for need additional volunteers to assist in food prep on Thursday, July 29 between 6:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. Go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040544a8a92ea5f94-july1 and select one of the Cook/Serve slots on Thursday, July 29. Thank you for your support of our mission!

Thank you to Kenny and Gabrielle from Oxmoor Toyota, who brought a $2,500 check from the dealership, which is being matched by the Toyota Dealer Match Program, for a total gift of $5,000 which enabled us to upgrade our security system. We are most grateful for the support of our mission to feed the hungry in our community.

You can now sign up to help us serve our daily meal through September. Click the button to see the full schedule.

Kendall Barrett from Texas Roadhouse presents a check with the proceeds from the June 3 fund raiser to Kitchen Board member Mary Carol Kelly. Thanks to all who participated in the event and to Texas Roadhouse for their generosity! We are most grateful.

We're grateful for Texas Roadhouse's generosity in contributing 10% of the orders from our friends and supporters that dined there last night. On behalf of those we serve, thank you!