Louisville Metro Council leading food drive that goes until Dec. 11

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Council is gathering food donations this holiday season.

The city council is supporting the Association of Community Ministries with a food drive that goes Nov. 20 to Dec. 11. According to a news release, Association of Community Ministries will distributed the donations to 13 community ministries in Louisville.

The most needed donations are canned proteins, beef stew, canned chicken, canned tuna and hearty soups. Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, canned potatoes and boxed potatoes are also needed.

There are donation drop-off locations around the city, including:

City Hall’s 1st Floor Lobby, 601 W. Jefferson Street, open for donations from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
District 1 – Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Avenue, 40211
District 6 – Old Louisville Information Center, 1340 S 4th Street, 40208
District 8 – Douglass Boulevard Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd, 40205
District 8 – Louisville Fire Engine 20, 1735 Bardstown Road, 40205
District 8 – Louisville Fire Quint 7, 1025 Rubel Avenue, 40204
District 9 – United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State Street, 40206
District 10 - Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center, 1016 E Burnett Avenue, 40217
District 11 – Jeffersontown Branch Library, 10635 Watterson Trail, 40299
District 12 - Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy, 40258
District 13 - Fairdale Playtorium, 10616 W. Manslick Road, 40118
District 14 – PRP Fire Station 88, 8508 Terry Road, 40258
District 15 – Save A Lot, 4148 Taylor Blvd, 40215
District 17 – Berrytown Recreation Center, 1300 Heafer Road, 40223
District 18 – Douglass Hills City Hall, 219 Moser Road, 40223
District 19 – Middletown Anchorage Fire Department Station #1, 108 Urton Lane, 40223
District 20 – Jeffersontown Fire Station #1, 10540 Watterson Trail, 40299
District 21 – South Louisville Community Ministries, 415 ½ W Ashland Avenue, 40214
District 21 – Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Highway, 40213
District 21 – Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Highway, 40213
District 24 - South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd, 40219