Patient Resources
Resources for Patients Experiencing Food Insecurity
Federal Programs
SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allows low-income individuals and families to purchase food using an Electronic Benefits Card.
Learn MoreWIC
The Women, Infants and Children program helps pregnant persons and young children to obtain certain nutritious foods and nutrition education.
Learn MoreSFMNP
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program allows older adults to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets.
Learn MoreMeals on Wheels
A locally organized program that provides delivered meals to older adults, often organized by the local Department on Aging.
Learn MoreCSFP
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides senior citizens with a monthly package of commodity foods to help ensure food security.
Learn MoreNational Hunger Hotline
Patients may call 1-866-348-6479 for immediate assistance finding food banks and other social services.
Learn MoreState Programs in Kentucky
God's Pantry
This statewide organization serves more than 50 counties in the commonwealth in partnership with more than 500 food banks.
Learn MoreFeeding Kentucky
In partnership with Kentucky’s Feeding America Food Banks, this organization is working to end hunger in the state.
Learn MoreDare to Care
Serving 8 counties in central KY, Dare to Care works with food banks and emergency kitchens to help the region's most vulnerable residents.
Learn MoreConnect With Us
308 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-218-5081
foodashealth@uky.edu
