Saint Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministries

Saint Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministries was started in Nelson County in 1992 by Father Patrick Creed, then pastor of the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral. We are part of Catholic Charities of Louisville.

Saint Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministries supports individuals and families experiencing homelessness or financial hardship with rent and utility assistance, food, clothing, and household essentials.

Contact:
Kendra Hite,
Program Director
Bread for Life Food Pantry
502-348-9872
khite@archlou.org

Serving our neighbors. Strengthening our community.

Bread for Life Food Pantry

Bread for Life Food Pantry serves Nelson County residents with food assistance in Bardstown. The pantry is a client-choice pantry, allowing neighbors to select groceries that best meet the needs of their households.

Location:
1065A Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004

Hours:
Monday: 12:30–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:30–4 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Closed weekends
Open until 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays.

Phone: 502-348-7270

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Senior Food Boxes

Eligible Nelson County seniors can receive supplemental food boxes through Bread for Life Food Pantry. Advance enrollment is required. Distribution is typically the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Nelson County Fairgrounds.

To apply, please see the receptionist at 1065A Bloomfield Rd.

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Meals from the Heart

Meals from the Heart delivers five freshly prepared meals each week to Nelson County residents who are unable to leave their homes or prepare meals for themselves.

Questions? Contact Lauren Camargo.

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Client Assistance

Need assistance? Our Bardstown team is here to help. Contact Stephanie Harrison to learn about available services. 

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Shop for Good

Every purchase at Fabulous Finds Mission Store in Bardstown helps support the Bread for Life Food Pantry and put food on the
table for local families.

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Volunteer

Volunteers make our food programs possible. Bread for Life Food Pantry welcomes volunteers to assist with client intake, stocking and helping neighbors shop for groceries. Meals from the Heart also relies on volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound Nelson County residents. 

Background checks are required for all volunteers.

Questions? Contact Lauren Camargo

Stay Connected

Follow Bread for Life Food Pantry on Facebook for current pantry updates, food distributions, senior box information and other announcements.

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Help Feed our Neighbors

Your support helps Catholic Charities of Louisville provide food and nutrition assistance to individuals and families throughout Nelson County. All money for our Bardstown ministries stays in Bardstown to benefit the local community.

Donate today