History and Mission

In 1955, a concerned citizen named Mim Hunt began distributing food out of the basement of her home to those in need of assistance. Through the years, this small effort grew into the large-scale hunger relief organization that God’s Pantry Food Bank is today.

God’s Pantry Food Bank is a member of America’s Second Harvest, the Nation’s Food Bank Network. The mission of America’s Second Harvest is to create a hunger-free America. Our network includes more than 200 food banks and food-rescue organizations serving every county in the U.S. We distribute food and grocery products, increase public awareness of domestic hunger, and advocate for policies that benefit America’s hungry.

In Kentucky, God’s Pantry Food Bank is a member of the Kentucky Association of Second Harvest Food Banks (KASHFB). The seven America’s Second Harvest Food Banks working in Kentucky join together to maximize the effectiveness of America’s Second Harvest Food Banks serving the state. In 2005, KASHFB members distribute more than 32 million pounds of food to 120 Kentucky counties through 1,126 charities. The other members of KASHFB are the Tri-State Food Bank , Evansville, IN., America’s Second Harvest of Kentucky’s Heartland Food Bank, Elizabethtown, KY., FreeStore Food Bank , Cincinnati, OH, Dare to Care Food Bank , Louisville, KY., Huntington Area Food Bank , Huntington, WV and Purchase Area Food Bank, Mayfield, KY.

Mission Statement:

The mission of God’s Pantry Food Bank is to reduce hunger in Kentucky through community cooperation making the best possible use of all available resources.

Values

Integrity
We will demonstrate the highest ethical standards in all interactions.

Stewardship
We will be accountable to all through the efficient use of resources entrusted to us.

Teamwork
We will foster an atmosphere of cooperative effort that maximizes the benefits of our diverse and committed partnerships.

Respect
We will treat all our relationships with respect.

Innovation
We will continually seek to provide excellent service through the development of new and improved methods to reduce hunger.