The City of Lexington, God’s Pantry Food Bank, and several community partners have launched “Lexington’s Big Give,” a citywide food drive.
“As we approach the holiday season, we want everyone to pitch in … to give big … to ensure no one in our community goes without food,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Lexington is a city that gives and cares. By contributing food, or making a monetary gift to God’s Pantry Food Bank, everyone can help.”
There are growing needs throughout the community. For example, many of the families at the City’s Family Care Center, which provides childcare, education, and support services for young parents, need food assistance. Many of those families rely on a partnership with God’s Pantry Food Bank to receive the nutritional support they need.
“During one of my regular leadership meetings, my Commissioner of Social Services, Kacy Allen-Bryant, shared concerns raised by Family Care Center families and staff about continued food assistance,” Gorton said. “We immediately began organizing “Lexington’s Big Give” to help those families, and people across Fayette County.”