FoodChain forges links between community and fresh food with education and demonstration of sustainable food systems.
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Meals served to the community since 2011
Education Hours provided since 2011
About FoodChain
Nourish Lexington
Nourish Lexington seeks to eliminate barriers to fresh food combining direct food access with education to empower our community. Click here for our weekly dinner menu!
Food literacy education
Food literacy teaches food skills, food culture & global food systems, health related behaviours and environmental sustainability, while exploring food preferences.
Summer Food Service Program
Since 2019 FoodChain has served as a sponsor for the USDA’s SFSP program providing free meals for youth 1-18 duringthe summer months. Enrichment with meals!
Indoor aquaponics farm
A demonstration of sustainable agriculture, our working farm raises tilapia, marine shrimp, lettuce, microgreens, and herbs, modeling a sustainable, local food system.
We empower our community with food
FoodChain opens doors to participate, to create, to share. We are a nonprofit organization increasing access to locally sourced, fresh food for everyone. Since 2011, we have partnered with our local community to empower people to love food with innovative methods of direct food access, unique and accessible food literacy programming, and a one-of-a-kind indoor aquaponic farm. This is how we model a more sustainable food system.
Happening Now
Today our community gathered to bid farewell to Quaynell King in Coolavin park with a balloon release. During this season of giving, for this family and community, the grieving is just beginning. While so many of you have supported us through the good giving challenge, we ask those who are able to give just a little bit more to share some love and support with this family as they lay their loved one to rest. Please also share to build a network of community support and love around those most directly affected by this loss.
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Meal Distribution at FoodChain
Meal Distribution at FoodChain
Every Monday and Wednesday, FoodChain distributes free meals to anyone in the community. These meals prioritize fresh, locally grown ingredients that empower our community. If you or someone you know
Meal Distribution at FoodChain
Meal Distribution at FoodChain
Every Monday and Wednesday, FoodChain distributes free meals to anyone in the community. These meals prioritize fresh, locally grown ingredients that empower our community. If you or someone you know
Meal Distribution at FoodChain
Meal Distribution at FoodChain
Every Monday and Wednesday, FoodChain distributes free meals to anyone in the community. These meals prioritize fresh, locally grown ingredients that empower our community. If you or someone you know
FoodChain Public Tour
FoodChain Public Tour
Come visit our indoor 7,000 gallon aquaponics system – the first of its kind in Kentucky! We grow tilapia and greens in a recirculating system that uses the waste from
Meal Distribution at FoodChain
Meal Distribution at FoodChain
Every Monday and Wednesday, FoodChain distributes free meals to anyone in the community. These meals prioritize fresh, locally grown ingredients that empower our community. If you or someone you know
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FoodChain is unique because it gives power back to the community it serves. You do not see a lot of non-profits operate in this way and it is refreshing to see an organization be an asset to the community.
Our Partners & Sponsors
- The Nest
- Fayette County Public Schools
- Seedleaf
- Journi’s Hope
- Arbor Youth Services
- Chrysalis House
- Campus Kitchen
- Kentucky Refugee Ministries
- West End Community Empowerment Project
- WWB Neighborhood Association
- Family Care Center
- Marafiki Center
- Community Inspired Lexington
- Lexington Parks and Recs
- Partners for Youth
- Consolidated Baptist Church
- Pilgrim Baptist Church
- UK Healthcare
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