WE ARE HERE TO HELP

Reaching Out to Neighbors Near and Far in Time of Need.

THANKS TO KROGER, FRESH MARKET, AND AUNT MILLIE'S BAKERY FOR DONATIONS TO OUR PANTRY

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THANKS TO KROGER, FRESH MARKET, AND AUNT MILLIE'S BAKERY FOR DONATIONS TO OUR PANTRY ....

Weekly Calendar (February 2 - February 6)

Monday - 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM - FOOD DISTRIBUTION; CLOTHES CLOSET OPEN

Monday - 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM - INFANT RESOURCES OPEN

Tuesday - CLOSED

Wednesday - 9:30 - 10:00 AM - PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION (MAY BE BELAYED DUE TO SNOW)

Wednesday - 4:30 PM - 6.45 PM - FOOD DISTRIBUTION; CLOTHES CLOSET OPEN

Wednesday - 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM - INFANT RESOURCES OPEN

Thursday - 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM - FOOD DISTRIBUTION; CLOTHES CLOSET OPEN

Thursday - 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM - INFANT RESOURCES OPEN

Friday - CLOSED

Walnut Street Baptist Church Community Ministry is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

Thank you Aunt Millie’s Bakery!

Thanks to the generous donations from Aunt Millie’s Bakery the Community Ministry is able to provide bread, buns, rolls, and other bakery products to neighbors each week. The bread is picked up by ministry volunteers fresh from the bakery. The Louisville location of Aunt Millie’s is located in Southeast Jefferson County and delivers bread products daily to grocery stores throughout the Louisville area. We are pleased to partner with them through Dare to Care. THANKS AUNT MILLIE!

Donate to Community Ministry While Buying Groceries at Kroger

Did you know you can donate to the Community Ministry when you buy your groceries? If you shop for groceries at Kroger, here’s a way to help at no additional cost to you. To do this, use your current account or set up a digital account using your Kroger Card by going to Kroger.com. Sign in to your account and select My Account in the menu under your name (upper right hand corner). On the next page, Find and Select Community Rewards. That will take you to the directions to set up Kroger Rewards on your account.  When prompted for the organization, search for Walnut Street Baptist Church CSM/IRP or the code VP528. Select and save. When you shop, the Walnut Street name will appear at the bottom of your receipt. The Community Ministry quarterly receives a check of a percentage of everything that you buy. Detailed information may be found by clicking the Community Rewards link at the bottom of the Kroger.com website. For additional assistance, contact Janet Pearson (jpearson@walnutstreet.org).

TIME - Your Most Generous Donation

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

We are in urgent need of volunteers to serve in the Clothing Closet and Infant Resource Center. There is a special need for volunteers on Wednesday night. Other openings for volunteers are listed below. Contact Janet Pearson, Director, for information by leaving a message on the ‘Contact Us’ page of this website.

Weekly Produce Delivery and Monthly Food Delivery - Unload and prepare products for distribution. Must be able to lift 20-40 pounds. Produce - Wednesday mornings; Food Delivery - 1st Thursday of each month.

Clothes closet - Sort and hang clothing; Interact with clients; Volunteers needed during all hours of operation.

Intake persons (Complete forms with clients and discuss specific concerns) - Thursday - 10 am-1 pm (1st, 3rd and 4th week of month)

January Assistance Report

The number of people living in food insecure households in the United States grew drastically in 2025. In the U.S. 1 in 7 people, including 1 in 5 children live in food insecure households. The Community Ministry statistics for the month of January are local proof of that national trend. During January (even with the heavy snow and cold weather), the WSBC Community Ministries provided food for 859 individuals. We also provided produce for 587 individuals, personal care hygiene and/or household items for 135 homes, and clothing for 80 individuals (including 32 new clients). The Infant Resource Mission provided necessities for 39 babies and toddlers. As these statistics continue to rise, let’s remember that each number represents a person that is in need. We ask for your prayers to help us meet the rising needs.

 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Matthew 25: 40 New International Version