Franciscan Kitchen
Community Services/Non-ProfitsHours:
748 S Preston St, Louisville KY 40203 Hours
Wednesday
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Thursday
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Saturday
10:30AM - 12:30PM
About Franciscan Kitchen
Franciscan Kitchen is a place that provides hot, fresh meals to those in need, often serving between 500 to 600 people daily. Visitors and volunteers describe it as a welcoming environment where staff genuinely care about the people they serve, offering friendly and respectful treatment. The food is made fresh daily and is considered better than most restaurants, with some noting extra snacks being provided after meals. Many appreciate the opportunity to volunteer, meet real people, and experience the environment firsthand, which is often described as mostly clean and not a dump. Visitors mention feeling safe and treated with kindness, despite some perceiving a "sketchy" crowd. The staff and volunteers are thanked sincerely for their efforts, and the place is seen as a positive force, with some viewing it as a space where lives are being saved. Overall, Franciscan Kitchen is recognized as a compassionate place that serves the community with good food and friendly service, making it a place of hope and care for those in need.
Most Recent Reviews
January 2026
It was a good visit. The food distribution process was straightforward. I enjoyed receiving extra snacks after I finished my plate of food.
December 2025
Food is better than most restaurants!! Haha these people really care about you and don't just feed you stuff they wouldn't eat.
November 2025
Me and my adult child went down an volunteered,I loved the experience,and met some of the most awesome people going,the food is made fresh daily
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