Partners
Glean Kentucky
Glean Kentucky is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger by rescuing fresh surplus produce and distributing it to local feeding programs. Through a network of volunteers, they collect excess fruits and vegetables from farms, gardens, and grocery stores, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those in need. As a partner in the WiN-WiN project, Glean Kentucky will help organize volunteers to pick up donated produce from drop-off sites and deliver it to community partners like Manna Meals, Revive Life House, and the Jessamine County Food Pantry, expanding access to fresh, healthy food in our region.
Community Based Organizations
Revive
Revive Life House is a faith-based addiction treatment center in Nicholasville, KY, dedicated to helping men achieve recovery and long-term healing. Since 2016, they have been licensed as an Alcohol and Other Drug Entity (AODE) in Kentucky and hold accreditation from CARF and ASAM at the Residential 3.5 level of care. Their approach emphasizes holistic recovery, spiritual transformation, and lasting change, guiding individuals from addiction to renewed purpose and lifelong well-being.
Manna Meals
Manna Meals, a ministry of Nicholasville Methodist Church, has served free meals to the Nicholasville community since 2008. Each Saturday, about 150 people gather for a hot, well-balanced meal in a welcoming space. Supported by 120 volunteers from local churches and organizations, Manna Meals is a true community effort. The program helps address food insecurity in Jessamine County, especially on weekends when school meals aren’t available.
JC Food Pantry
The Jessamine County Food Pantry has served the community since 2004, providing essential food assistance to those in need. Their mission is to ensure no one in Jessamine County goes hungry through a simple, efficient distribution process. Open to those facing food insecurity, the pantry offers nutritious options to supplement household groceries. With support from volunteers, donors, and community partners, it plays a vital role in addressing hunger in the community.
KyUMH
The Independent Living Program at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Home supports young adults ages 17-20 as they transition to independence. Serving those committed to the Department of Community Based Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice, the program provides housing, case management, life skills training, and counseling. Residents receive support in education, employment, budgeting, and skills such as learning to prepare nutritious meals at home.
