The Dare to Care program operates a commodity and emergency food assistance program for households in crisis. It is designed to provide nutritional supplements four times per year. Emergency commodity issues are available up to twelve times per year. Food items include canned and dry food staples, fresh vegetables, poultry, pork and meat products. The Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership (LMCAP) food bank operates out of our East District location serving zip codes 40213, 40218 and 40219. Contact the East District at 574-1270 to set up an appointment to determine eligibility. For all other zip codes contact Dare to Care at 966-3821 to find the location nearest you.

Emergency Food Recipients will need:
     1. Picture I.D. for ALL adults in the household
     2. Proof of Residence such as current mail (no junk mail)
     3. Identification for EVERY child in the household (not social security cards)
          Acceptable ID for children is:
               • Medical/Insurance Card
               • Birth Certificate
               • WIC Card
               • Immunization Record
               • Report Card
               • State Issued ID Card
               • Military ID
               • Driver’s Permit
YOU MAY ACCESS THIS PROGRAM 4 TIMES PER YEAR

Commodity Food Recipients will need:
You are REQUIRED to provide proof of residence to get Commodities.

You DO NOT have to provide:
               • A picture ID
               • Social Security Card
               • Proof of Income
YOU MAY ACCESS THIS PROGRAM ONCE A MONTH


Perishable Food Recipients will need:
Photo I.D. Required
YOU MAY ACCESS THIS PROGRAM WEEKLY AS NEEDED