Family Aid
Supporting families with dignity, compassion, and timely help.
Catholic Charities of Louisville walks alongside families at every stage of life—meeting urgent needs, strengthening resilience, and fostering long-term wellness. Whether through direct services or by connecting families to trusted partners, our goal is the same: to nurture strong families rooted in hope.
At every stage.
Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA)
Sister Visitor Center provides emergency financial assistance to prevent eviction, utility shutoffs, and other crises that threaten a family’s well-being.
Sister Visitor Center serves all of zip code 40212 and parts of 40211 & 40203 as part of the Association of Community Ministries. There are 13 ministries in total, each serving a certain area of Louisville. To request EFA, please click here to fill out this application form and find a service near you.
Notice: The Lifeline Fund is paused until February, 2026.
Food Aid
Sister Visitor Center
Providing emergency food and financial assistance to residents living west of 9th Street and north of Broadway. Our mission is rooted in Christ’s call to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless.
HOURS
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Closed first Tuesday of each month; Closed on Friday during summer)
"I love that I got to shop for myself."
Father Jack Jones Food Pantry
Our walk-up food pantry serves the neighborhoods surrounding Churchill Downs and the University of Louisville, where child poverty rates remain among the highest in Kentucky.
HOURS
Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Resource Referrals
Association of Community Ministries: For people living outside of our direct service areas, please visit https://www.louisvilleministries.org for financial aid and food resources near you, or email acmlouisvilleky@gmail.com
Through Family Life Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville offers groups and events to support families in stress. Topics include: grief and loss (including loss due to addiction), divorce recovery, infertility support, families impacted by addiction, and caregiving for loved ones.
Email family@archlou.org or call 502-636-0296 for details.
Adoption Records
For those who have adopted, Catholic Charities is here to provide compassionate access to adoption records and support throughout the process. We help reconnect families with dignity, confidentiality, and care.
For more information, email adoptionrecords@archlou.org.
"I finally got to hug my mom."
Keeping Families Together.
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