Kentuckians experiencing food insecurity can access immediate, local assistance through FindHelpNowKY.org, an online tool that helps users quickly locate food, housing and other community resources by ZIP code or city.
Developed by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), FindHelpNow Kentucky was launched in 2018 as a statewide, near‑real‑time resource to connect people to substance use disorder treatment. Since then, it has expanded to include mental health, recovery housing and broader community resource listings. It is maintained in partnership with state agencies and public health partners. The site's model has been shared with other states and is supported through federal funding and cooperative agreements that enabled expansion.
FindHelpNow is now a statewide, searchable locator covering all 120 Kentucky counties, providing real-time information on programs currently accepting clients. By entering a ZIP code or city name, users can quickly find nearby food pantries, backpack and after-school meal programs, congregate meal sites, emergency food box locations, affordable housing support, utility assistance, transportation options and related community resources.
Each community resource listing on FindHelpNowKY.org
