Louisville has one of the fastest growing urban heat island effects in the country, according to the nonprofit. The heat island effects are more pronounced in the city's west and south end, which causes health disparities like heat-related illnesses and death.

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman toured Family & Children's Place on Wednesday in Louisville to see the nonprofit's work.

Last year, growers harvested 500,000 pounds of produce.

Outreach Christian Fellowship handed out blankets help people in need on Christmas Day.