The drive is meant to help local pantries support residents affected by the federal government shutdown.
It will be operated on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out.
With a significant number of students facing food insecurity, staff and local organizations have implemented initiatives to provide food boxes and pantry access to those in need.
Rangeland Elementary School in Newburg educates around 550 students. Michelle Skinner, the school's Family Resource Center Coordinator, said about 50 students a week are assisted by the food pantry.
St. Vincent de Paul opened a new thrift store Friday in Okolona.
Some churches and nonprofits in south Louisville have opened pop-up white flag shelters as severe winter weather hits the area.
About 500 steel beams and columns, which is about 600 tons of steel, are now in place to support the structure.
His Blessings Box provides free meals and clothing to people every month.
Keith Kaiser learns about a party to battle cancer.
The move will more than triple the building size the department is working out of.