Community Resources

Harlan Independent Schools is committed to supporting the well-being of every student and family in our district. We understand that access to nutritious food is essential for learning, health, and growth. This page provides information about local and regional programs that offer food assistance, meal services, and community support. Together, we can help ensure that every member of our Dragon family has what they need to thrive.

Ann’s Pantry

Harlan United Methodist Church, 201 E. Mound St., Harlan, KY

Food pantry available on Thursdays, 11:00-1:00 (lower level of church) 
Families may visit once a month. Food, clothing, and household supplies available. 

How to Help: To donate money, checks can be mailed to: Harlan United Methodist Church, PO Box 261, Harlan, KY 40831
Donations accepted on-site of shelf-stable food, cleaning supplies, and hygiene items.

Christ’s Hands

112 Railroad St. Harlan, KY 40831
Phone:
606-573-6030

Hot meals served at 5:00, Monday - Friday, and the last Sunday of each month. 
Brunch served at 10:00 a.m., Monday - Friday.  
Food pantry open the third Monday & Tuesday of each month, from 8:00-12:00.  
ID and proof of residence in Harlan County required.   

How to Help: Donate online at: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1863494
Donate by mail or in-person at: 112 Railroad St., Harlan, KY 40831.  
Shelf stable food items accepted on-site.   
To volunteer, or for more information on needed items, visit: https://www.christshandsky.org/

Harlan FRYSC

420 E. Central St., Harlan, KY 40831
1st Floor of HISD Central Office
Phone: 606-573-8700, option 6

For assistance, please call Monday - Friday, 8:00-4:00 or email cecilia.adams@harlanind.kyschools.us or billie.hensley@harlanind.kyschools.us 

How to Help:  Donations of grocery gift cards are appreciated and given to families in need. 

Paths to Promise

Crisis Line: 1-800-262-7491
www.krcccares.com 

Students ages 14+ living with adults other than their parents are eligible for the Paths to Promise program, which can provide a grocery stipend, travel stipend, and wrap-around services.  Contact Britt Lawson III at 364-201-2872 or britt.lawson@krccnet.com  

Salvation Army

118 North 18th St.  Middlesboro, KY 40965
Phone: (606) 248-4925
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/Middlesboro/home-1 

Lunch feeding program: Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 12:30
Food pantry: Monday - Friday. Food giveaway: Monday & Friday, 11:15 a.m. 

Cawood Ledford Boys & Girls Club

1 Positive Place, Harlan, KY
Phone:
606-573-0960

https://www.bgcappalachia.club/ Many of our HISD students are members of the Boys & Girls Club, which serves meals after school. 

How to Help: To make a donation towards food, visit: https://iamtheproof.givingfuel.com/feed-a-child-today