What started as a simple Facebook page created by a new mom on maternity leave has grown into one of the region’s most trusted hubs for local food assistance.
Founded by Melody Mourning, Feeding Owensboro compiles and verifies all available food pantries, community meals, and blessing box locations across Owensboro and Daviess County — helping residents easily find where to go for food support.
“I just wanted to make it easier for people who need help to know exactly where and when to go,” Mourning said. “There were so many outdated or conflicting lists floating around, and I thought, ‘someone needs to fix this.’ So I did.”
The Feeding Owensboro Facebook page now has thousands of followers and publishes verified daily updates, monthly calendars, and lists of free or affordable meal options throughout the county.
November Food Pantries
Residents can access a variety of food pantries throughout the month, including:
- Crossroads (1631 Breckenridge St) — Mon & Thurs 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (seniors), Tues & Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Help Office (1361 W. 4th St) — Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Third Baptist Church (527 Allen St) — Mon & Wed 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- First Christian Church (700 JR Miller Blvd) — Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Salvation Army (215 S. Ewing St) — Tues & Thurs 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–3:30 p.m.
- Our Lady of Lourdes (4029 Frederica St) — Tues 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Wed 9–11 a.m., Thurs 4–6 p.m.
- Bellevue “Christ’s Cupboard” (4950 KY 56) — Tues 9–11 a.m., Wed 9–11 a.m. & 1–3 p.m.
- Shepherd’s Hand (3031 Bittel Rd) — Tues 1 p.m.
- The Local Antidote (1621 W. 9th St) — Thurs 6–7 p.m.
- Church Alive (325 Carter Rd) — Third Thurs 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Amazing Grace (1205 W. 9th St) — Fri 8 a.m.
Saturday locations include Pleasant Valley Church, Matthew’s Table, Redemption Place, The Well, and Woodlawn Church, each offering varying times throughout the month.
Blessing Box Locations
Dozens of blessing boxes are available for 24/7 food access, including sites at:
- 615 Hall St., 2830 Frederica St., 1144 Triplett St., 1400 Parrish Ave., and the Owensboro Judicial Center
- Churches and schools like Third Baptist, Life Community, Sutton Elementary, and Trinity UMC
- Rural locations such as Whitesville Mercantile, Maceo Baptist, Buck Creek Baptist, and Lewisport UMC
A full list of more than 30 locations across Daviess and Hancock counties can be found on the Feeding Owensboro Facebook page.
Free and Community Meals
Feeding Owensboro also maintains a schedule of free community meals, including:
- Feed A Friend (111 E. 7th St) — Wed & Fri 5:15 p.m.
- Third Baptist Church (527 Allen St) — Thurs 4 p.m.
- Owensboro Christian Church (2818 New Hartford Rd) — Thurs 5:15 p.m.
- Walnut Memorial Baptist (3300 Frederica St) — Mon 5:30 p.m.
- New Life (400 Crabtree Ave) — Tues 5 p.m.
- Church Alive (325 Carter Rd) — Wed, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m.
- Daniel Pitino Shelter (501 Walnut St) — Daily breakfast, lunch, and Sunday meals
- Beverly’s Hearty Slice — Offering themed weekly meals throughout November, including Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 21 at the Convention Center .
Additional Support During SNAP Relief
Several local restaurants are also offering free or discounted meals to families impacted by SNAP benefit delays, including:
- Rock and Roll Sushi – Free kids meal (no purchase required)
- Wonder Whip – Free grilled cheese kids meal
- Windy Hollow Biscuit House – $2.50 buffet on Thanksgiving Day
- Famous Bistro – Free kids meal with adult purchase
- Finish Line Café (519 E. 3rd St) – Free meal for anyone, Nov. 8, 3–6 p.m.
- 54 Pizza – Free kids pizza (no purchase required)
- Chicken Salad Chick – Free kids meal Nov. 1–16
Filling the Gaps
Mourning said her goal is to bridge the communication gap between those offering help and those who need it most.
“I just want to support the people already doing the good work,” she said. “There are so many great organizations feeding this community. I’m just trying to make it easier for families to find them.”
Feeding Owensboro is now a registered nonprofit, and Mourning said the group’s mission remains simple: to ensure no one in Daviess County goes hungry because they didn’t know where to turn.
Those interested in volunteering, sharing information, or printing and distributing monthly calendars can visit the Feeding Owensboro Facebook page.
