As food insecurity rates increase, local food pantries see a growing need

Published on May 22, 2025

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre encouraged Catholics to help people experiencing hunger after a press conference last week highlighted increasing need in Kentucky.

Catholic Charities of Louisville, which offers two food pantries in Louisville, has “been seeing a significant increase” in the last five years, said Lisa DeJaco Crutcher, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities.

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