The Bourbon County Citizen-Advertiser

12/02/2025

11/04/2025

Food Pick-Up Locations (Donations accepted at all locations)

God’s Pantry Food, 1923 S. Main St., Paris – Thursdays, 12:30-2p.m. – Eligibility: 1 visit per month, proof of residency

Operation Food Basket, Basement of City Hall, Paris – MWF 10a.m.-Noon, Thursday 6-7 p.m. – Eligibility: Given out to qualified residents

Free Little Pantry, 625 High St., Pars – Open 24/7 – Eligibility: Free to all in need

Free Little Pantry, 123 W. 8th St., Paris – Open 24/7 – Eligibility: Free to all in need

Free Pantry, Bourbon County Extension Office, 603 Millersburg Rd. Paris – Open 24/7 – Eligibility: Free to all in need

Voyage Movement Center, 440 W. 7th. St., Paris – Free to all in need

North Middletown Christian Church Blessing Box, Breezeway of the church, 1976 Thatchers Mill Rd. – Sunday, 10 a.m., M/T, 9a.m.-3 p.m. – Free to all in need

Paris Independent Schools, Youth Services Center – Distributed to school children in need

River of Life Ministries Food Pantry, 616 Clintonville Rd., Paris 859-987-5407, Emergency pickups M-Thurs, 9-5. Please contact ahead of pick up – Free to all in need

Community Action, 1494 Main St., Pars – M-F 8:30a-5p – Free to all in need

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church – Donations accepted, M-Thur, 10a-2p – Food distributed through schools

Millersburg City Office – M/Thurs 9a-1p – Free to all – both free meals and food pick-ups

Free Little Pantry, 623 Gano St. – Open 24/7 – Free to all in need

Free Little Pantry, Bourbon County Farm Bureau office – Free to all in need

Hopewell Creative Arts Guild, 718 Main St., M-Sat, 10a-4p – Food Donations only
Free Meals

Voyage Movement Center – Soup Meal, 440 W. 7th St., Paris – Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m. – Free to all in need

The Table, 722 Main St., Paris – Every Monday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Free to all in need

Paris Community Center, 517 Pleasant St., First Presbyterian Church – Nov. 20th, 6-7 p.m. – Free to all in need, food donated by the Bourbon County Democrats



Let us know of other locations for the list; and please email [email protected] to add new food and community meal locations.

11/01/2025

Here are some resources for help in our community

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween!

10/31/2025

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween!
Trick or Treating will be 6pm-8pm in Paris. Here are some tips to help you have a fun and safe Halloween.

10/24/2025

The Country Hams have arrived and are being unloaded. Be sure to go to all the participating businesses to register! There are only 3 weeks left!

10/21/2025

Kentucky American Water awards $9,500 to local fire departments through grant program
Local fire departments receiving funding in 2025 are:
• Bourbon County Fire Department for the purchase of water rescue dry suits.
• Hutchison Station Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of new radios.
• Millersburg Fire and Rescue Department for the purchase of a fire suppression foam gun.
• North Middletown Volunteer Fire Department toward the purchase of new gear lockers.

10/21/2025

Watch for updates in The Bourbon County Citizen

Kentucky State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving an Amish buggy in Nicholas County that left two passengers seriously injured. A suspect vehicle has been located but was found unoccupied.

10/21/2025

More updates to follow in The Bourbon County Citizen

Kentucky State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving an Amish buggy in Nicholas County that left two passengers seriously injured. A suspect vehicle has been located but was found unoccupied.