Organizations across Kentucky are coordinating flood relief efforts this month through donation sites, distribution centers and mobile kitchens to help residents in need.
Nonprofits, schools, government agencies and private businesses have made calls for community support. If you are looking to lend a helping hand as communities recover from April floods, here are some some places to consider:
Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state government is raising funds in order to cover the cost of funeral expenses and other needs of Kentuckians directly impacted by flooding in 2025. All donations are tax-deductible.
Those interested in donating to the storm relief fund can make a donation online or by mail. If donating by mail, you can make a check out to the Kentucky State Treasurer and send to the Public Protection Cabinet, 500 Mero St., 218 NC, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. There are no administrative fees for donations, but credit card processing and treasury fees may apply.
Kroger
Kroger’s Louisville Division announced Wednesday it is supporting flood relief efforts by giving Kentucky and southern Indiana customers the option to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, or by donating at checkout stations at Kroger and Jay C food stores now through May 3.
“At Kroger, we’re answering the higher calling to serve our community when it is most needed,” Louisville Division President Jake Cannon said in a news release. “We’re inviting customers to join us and assist the American Red Cross as they continue to support those most affected in real time. 100% of funds will be donated to families in recovery so they can focus on safety and rebuilding.”
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of Louisville began serving meals Wednesday in Shepherdsville, in response to the flooding seen throughout Bullitt County. A mobile kitchen unit was deployed to the Shepherdsville Fire Department station at 634 Conestoga Parkway, Salvation Army officials stated in a news release.
Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner will take place from 4:30-6:30 p.m. “as long as the need continues,” officials said.
“The Salvation Army is committed to providing help and hope in times of crisis,” Major Mark Hunter, area commander for The Salvation Army in Louisville, said in a statement. “When our neighbors are hurting, we respond — not just with meals, but with encouragement, a listening ear, and the love of Christ. That’s what we’re called to do.”
Salvation Army officials said their efforts in Shepherdsville are part of a broader partnership with local emergency management agencies in Kentucky and Tennessee. Salvation Army members have provided more than 1,600 meals across Kentucky and Tennessee since Friday.
Louisville Bats
Louisville’s minor league baseball team plans to donate $2 to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund for every advanced ticket purchased for the team’s home series against the Indianapolis Indians this week.
The Bats will also accept in-person donations at Louisville Slugger Field during Sunday’s game, team officials said in a statement.
Though Thunder Over Louisville is canceled Saturday, the Bats will still play its 2:05 p.m. game against the Indians. Bats players will wear Kentucky Derby-themed jerseys, which will later be sold at auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Kentucky Derby Festival.
Kentucky State University
High floodwaters on the Kentucky River this week in Frankfort prompted evacuations and stressed the city’s infrastructure, leading to calls from local officials to conserve resources. In response to the flooding, Kentucky State University has opened a distribution site for essential supplies, such as bottled water, nonperishable foods and personal hygiene items.
“While KSU is dry, many of our students, their families, and our faculty, staff and neighbors have not been as fortunate,” university president Koffi C. Akakpo said in a statement.
Those who would like to send items to the distribution site can coordinate their donation via email to alumni@kysu.edu.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky flood relief: 5 places, organizations offering help