where to turn.

When navigating the challenges of homelessness or financial hardship, the search for vital resources can be overwhelming and isolating. Yet, you don't have to face it alone. Louisville is home to a network of organizations dedicated to providing critical services, from food and shelter to mental health care and recovery support.
Our goal is to simplify your journey by gathering these local resources into one place—because everyone deserves access to the support they need during difficult times. Below, you'll find key resources that are ready to help, offering hope and assistance when it's needed most.
Meals & Food Resources
Access to food is a basic need, and there are many organizations across Louisville working hard to provide free meals, groceries, and food pantries for those in need. Whether you need a place to eat or grab supplies to last you through the week, the food resources listed here can help ensure you never go hungry.
Beulah Presbyterian Church (Ramsey Building)
6704 Bardstown Rd. | Tu 5:30-6:15pm
Cathedral of the Assumption (Bologna Alley)
404 Cathedral Way (alley) | Lunch daily 12:15-1pm
Feed the City
1100 S. 26th St | Mo-Sat 1:30-4pm
Fourth Ave United Methodist Church
318 W St Catherine | M/T/Th/Fri/Sat 12p
Franciscan Kitchen
748 South Preston St. | Mon-Sat 10:30am-12:30pm (closed 1st Sat of mo)
Hip Hop Cares Outreach
First & Broadway | Su 11:00am
Loaves & Fishes Inc
500 E. Caldwell St. | Sat 3-4pm
Lord’s Kitchen
1811 Standard Ave | M/T/Thu/F 12:15p
Salvation Army Red Kettle Cafe
911 S. Brook St. | Bfast: M-F 7-7:30a, Sa/Su 9:30-10:15a; dinner: 5pm
St. Augustine Catholic Church
1310 W. Broadway | Sack lunches: Mon-Thurs 10am-12pm
St. Vincent de Paul Open Hand Kitchen
1026 South Jackson St. | Lunch daily, 12pm; dinner daily, 5pm
Housing Help & Support
Finding a safe and warm place to sleep is vital. Louisville offers various shelter options for individuals and families facing homelessness. From emergency shelters to transitional housing, these facilities are available to provide a safe place to stay while you work toward stability.
All shelter beds are managed and reserved through the "Beds" Hotline @ (502) 637-BEDS
7 days a week; 10 am-1 pm
Re: Center Ministries (men)
757 S. Brook St; open 7pm-6:30am
Salvation Army Center of Hope
911 S. Brook St | check in: 5:30 pm women/6 pm men
St. Vincent de Paul Ozanam Inn (men)
1034 S. Jackson St.; (502) 301-8678
Wayside Christian Mission (singles, families & low barrier)
432 E Jefferson St; check-in 4p (s), 3:30p (LB)
YMCA Safe Place Youth Shelter
2400 Crittenden Dr. | (502) 635-5233 (Overnight shelter for 18 and under)
Additionally but not managed by "BEDS" hotline:
The Healing Place (Men's and Women's addiction recovery and overnight shelter)
(502) 585-4848; no reservations; overnight beds are determined by a lottery starting at 3 pm
Emotional & Mental Support
Struggling with homelessness often comes with emotional and mental challenges. Louisville has resources to support your mental well-being, offering counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention services. You don’t have to face these challenges alone—these mental health organizations are here to help.
Mental Health Lou
UofL Health Behavioral Services
The Brook Hospitals
NAMI Louisville
Seven Counties Services
Spalding University’s Center for Behavioral Health
Family & Children's Place
Bridgehaven Mental Health Services
Louisville Mindfulness Center
UofL Health – Peace Hospital
Safe Spaces for Sobriety
For those facing addiction or substance abuse, recovery is possible, and Louisville has programs dedicated to helping you through every step of that journey. These recovery services offer support, treatment, and community for individuals seeking a fresh start and a path to a healthier life.
The Healing Place
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA)
Landmark Recovery of Louisville
Serenity House
Choices Recovery Center
The Morton Center
Oxford House Louisville