Salvation Army– Families can fill out an application for holiday assistance on October 21st- October 27th from 10:00-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. at their offices at 1806 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY 41014. Holiday assistance is for children 0-13 years old. Bring the following documents to sign up for assistance: identification for all in the household (Your options are: ID, birth certificate, social security card, medical card) Proof of address for all adults over 18. Proof of custody, if not birth parent. We ask not to bring children to the registration. Proof that children attend a school in Kenton County.
Address: 1806 Scott Blvd. Covington KY 41014 Phone: (859) 261-0835
St. Vincent de Paul – Christmas applications will be accepted. Dates for accepting applications will vary depending on the deadlines of the St. Vincent de Paul operation center. Gift assistance is available for children 17 and under. Contact the Assistance Office Help Line at (859) 341-3219 to be matched with assistance programs in your area. The help line operates from 10am to 2pm Monday through Friday.
Freestore Foodbank – This agency will provides families the opportunity to shop once a month beginning November 1st.There will not be a separate pick up day for Thanksgiving items. This agency provides a pantry choice option where families can choose their Thanksgiving items off the shelves. Beginning December 1st, families will have the same opportunity to shop twice a month. There will not be a separate pick up day for Christmas food items. Families will be able to choose Christmas food items off the shelves.
Please visit the 112 E. Liberty Street address provided below to pick up your packages. A photo ID and proof of number of persons in your household is required to receive food assistance. Size of food package depends on size of household. Services above are available to Kenton County Residence.
Address: 112 E. Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Open 8:30-3:30 M-F. Phone: (513) 241-1064
Brighton Center, Inc. – This agency provides food and gift assistance to current Brighton Center clients. Clients should contact their Brighton Center worker.
Address: Family Center, 799 Ann Street, Newport, KY 41071 Phone: (859) 491-8303, ext. 2300
Be Concerned – This agency provides a food pantry that families can visit once a month. Families must register for an appointment in person during the following times and days: Monday- Tuesday 9:00-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. and Wednesday- Friday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Families making December appointments will receive gifts for the children in the household. Appointments for gift assistance must be made by November 30th.
Families must provide the following information at the time of registration: Proof of address (a bill with your address, no advertisements), picture ID and social security cards or medical cards for each child in the home if requesting gift assistance.
Address: 1100 Pike St., Covington, KY Phone: (859) 291-6789
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