 Federal food aid program that helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries stands to be paused Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown.
Food pantries in Kentucky and southern Indiana are working to meet increased demand from people impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits.
Below are links of local resources if you or someone you know needs food assistance.
- https://www.wdrb.com/news/need-food-assistance-heres-a-list-of-food-pantries-and-resources-in-the-louisville-area/article_85933345-f9a8-48fd-846c-92a4d5e50bde.html
- https://metrounitedway.org/community-food-resources/
- https://louisvilleky.gov/government/homeless-services-division/meals-and-food-resources
- https://daretocare.org/
 Neighbors of California, Victory Park, and Beecher Terrace—your voice matters more than ever.
Councilman Herndon invites you to join the District 4 Neighborhood Days Debrief as we reflect on this year’s celebrations and begin planning for an even more impactful 2026.
These gatherings aren’t just about looking back—they’re about building forward.
Whether you attended and/or planned California Day, Victory Park Day, or Beecher Terrace Day, your insights, ideas, and energy are the foundation of what comes next.
Come ready to share what worked, what could be better, and what bold new ideas we can bring to life.
Debrief Locations & Times:
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California Day: 11 AM – 12 PM @ California Community Center (1600 St. Catherine Street)
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Victory Park Day: 1 PM – 2 PM @ Victory Park Lodge (1051 S. 23rd Street)
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Beecher Terrace Day: 3 PM – 4 PM @ Beecher Terrace Community Room (980 W. Liberty St.)
 Neighbors, we need you!
Whether you’ve lived here for decades, just moved in or a visitor, District 4 is your home—and it thrives when we all pitch in.
We’re looking for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to help power our community programs, events, and local efforts.
No fancy titles needed. Just bring your time, your talents, and your heart.
From helping at block parties to registration at community events, or lending a hand at town cleanups—there’s a role for everyone.
This is your chance to:
- Meet new people and make connections
- Share your skills or learn something new
- Help shape the future of our community
- Be part of something bigger than yourself
Sign up today and let’s make District 4 stronger, together.
Register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Mfr94WFfng
Weather permitting, the paving/milling locations for the upcoming week are below.
You can also refer to our Paving page for updates.
For road closures, please visit our Road Closures webpage.
  Yesterday, the Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus orchestrated a drive through food drive benefiting Dare to Care Food Bank at Cardinal Stadium.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2025) – Mayor Craig Greenberg announced today that the Main Library (301 York St.) will temporarily close starting Monday, Dec. 1, as work on a multi-million-dollar renovation project moves into public areas. The closure is expected to last up to 12 months.
Originally built in 1906 with support from Andrew Carnegie and expanded in 1969, the Main Library is Kentucky’s largest public library facility and the hub of the Louisville Free Public Library system. Renovations will add more than 16,000 square feet of public space, create a fully accessible entrance, reopen the third floor, and provide expanded meeting areas, new furniture, and modern finishes.
The project, funded through the American Rescue Plan and private donations to the Library Foundation, began in February and totals more than $8 million. Renderings and details are available at LFPL.org/MainLibraryProject.
Expanded Services During Closure
To support the community during the closure:
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Goodwill Industries will expand computer access at East and West Broadway campuses.
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Re:Center Ministries will add weekend hours for women and children.
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Vincent de Paul will launch a new day shelter program.
- LFPL will open a remote computer center at 721 S. Brook Street with free internet, printing, and social work support.
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Transportation assistance will be provided through partnerships with TARC, HEART, Block by Block, and Goodwill.
- Additional outreach services, including a water trailer, will be available.
Library System Updates
- All LFPL branches now operate 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (Mon–Thu) and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Fri–Sat).
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Portland Library reopens in December after its own $8.7 million renovation.
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Sunday hours added at Highlands-Shelby Park and Portland branches, bringing nine locations open on Sundays.
- A new bookmobile joins the fleet, increasing access across the city.
Homeless Initiative Grants
Mayor Greenberg also announced $1 million in Homeless Initiative Fund Grants to seven local organizations providing shelter and case management services, including Volunteers of America Mid-States, Wayside Christian Mission, and YMCA of Greater Louisville.
“These partnerships ensure we continue meeting community needs during this transition,” said Mayor Greenberg.
 
 The Office for Women Ambassadors Program is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort!
This free, six-month leadership training is open to women and gender diverse individuals living in Jefferson County who are passionate about advancing gender equity. Participants will build leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and serve as liaisons between their communities and local government. Training includes six full-day sessions from January to June, with support for transportation and childcare.
Applications close November 15, 2025—apply today to be part of this empowering opportunity!
Metro United Way’s Hardship to Hope Food Relief Fund is offering prepaid grocery gift cards for SNAP households with children or seniors in Metro United Way’s service area — Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, and Shelby counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana.
If you expected to receive your SNAP benefits between November 1–7, call 211 or click here to apply.
Applications will be open 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. starting November 3 for Jefferson County and expanding to surrounding counties by Friday, November 7.
For full details, visit the Metro United Way website.
  Tuesday, November 18th
10:00am-1:30pm EST
The Arteburn
310 Ten Pin Lane
If you are supporting a loved one, this event is designed to equip and inspire you. Join us for a powerful day filled with resources, community, and encouragement. We will hear from
bilateral arm amputee and nationally recognized motivational speaker, Jason Koger. Jason brings a message of resilience, hope, and the unstoppable human spirit. His story will leave you inspired to face life’s challenges with renewed strength.
Event Highlights:
- Mini Presentations
- Support & Resources
- Community Connections
Registration is Required, Click HERE to Reserve Your Spot
 Sponsor a Senior
Due to a shortfall in funding, Louisville's Senior Nutrition Program is asking the community to help keep services like Meals on Wheels rolling.
Senior Nutrition is about more than meals-its about friendship, community, and extending a vital lifeline to our most vulnerable neighbors. Your gift can make a world of difference.
Click HERE to donate
 The Louisville Metro Office of Social Services is currently conducting its annual Community Needs Assessment to collect information about the needs of Jefferson County residents like you.
This is a totally anonymous survey that asks questions about needs related to housing, employment, education, and more.
Please follow this link to fill out the survey, which can take between 5-15 minutes to fill out.
The survey can be taken by any Jefferson County resident over the age of 18. The survey will close December 5.
Find the link here: https://surveys.iqsresearch.com/s3/community2025?org=metro
 Fathers United Summit:
Your voice matters. Your story matters.
Turn grief into growth, and pain into purpose!
This event is hosted by the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP).
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Check-in at 9am
Louisville Central Community Center
1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40203
Fathers are the heartbeat of every community. This impactful event at the Louisville Central Community Center is a powerful opportunity to come together, share lived experiences, and discuss ways to create a safer, more peaceful community for all.
Lunch will be provided.
Don't miss this FREE event - Register now to secure your spot!
Register Here
For more information, email: TRC@louisvilleky.gov or visit the registration page.
 The FREE Recycle Coach app—your go-to resource for waste collection schedules, recycling guidelines, special collection events, and disposal tips—is now even more accessible. It’s now available in Spanish, Arabic, and Somali, making it easier for more residents to stay informed and recycle right.
With multilingual support, it is easier for everyone in our community to take part in responsible waste management. Download the app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play, and choose your preferred language in the settings.
 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has launched the I-65 Central Corridor Project—a multiyear effort to replace and rehabilitate interstate bridges along one of Louisville’s busiest stretches of I-65. The project spans from I-264 (Watterson Expressway) to the Muhammad Ali Boulevard interchange in downtown Louisville.
This vital corridor supports some of Kentucky’s largest employers and destinations, including UPS, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, the University of Louisville, and numerous downtown businesses, organizations, and healthcare providers.
The project’s primary goals are to enhance safety, prevent unplanned closures, and extend the life of these structures for decades to come. Over the next three years, at least six bridges in the project area will be replaced or rehabilitated.
For more details and updates, visit i65centralcorridor.com.
 Calling All Young Ballers!
Get ready for a season of fun and teamwork with the Jr. NBA League! Registration is open for kids ages 5–14.
Sign up by December 21st.
 You're invited to the KFC Yum! Center's FREE 15th Birthday Bash: Movie & More! presented by Norton Children's on November 23! 🎉
November 23
Door open + games, giveaways, & more begin at 5 PM
Movie begins at 6 PM
For more information please visit: bit.ly/BirthdayBashInfoYum25
Get your tickets at: bit.ly/BirthdayBashYum25
It's going to be bigger, brighter, and merrier than ever! We'll be featuring The Grinch on the arena’s massive center-hung above the court, plus have lots of fun activities and giveaways for your whole family to enjoy before the movie!
 Join us for the Fall Language Cafes now until December!
Join the Office for Immigrant Affairs and Bellarmine University every Thursday evening at Bellarmine University’s Centro Hall for free language lessons from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Community members can explore Spanish, French, Swahili, Haitian Creole, and English in a fun and supportive environment.
Whether you’re brushing up on a language or learning something new, all are welcome!
 Tired of all the leaf blowing and raking?
Take this as a license to chill this fall, and just leave your leaves where they are! Fallen leaves provide overwintering habitat for a variety of insects, including endangered pollinators. When you bag or mulch your leaves, you remove that habitat and destroy beneficial insect larvae.
Can’t resist the urge to move those leaves? Blow or rake them into a neat pile at the base of a tree, then leave ‘em be. Learn more about the benefits of leaving the leaves and native “yardening” from our friends at Wild Ones Louisville!
Keep leaves out of the street
Avoid blowing leaves into the street. If you see street sweeping signs posted, please keep the street clear so crews can properly clean up naturally fallen leaves. Large piles of leaves that have been intentionally blown into the street will not be collected.
Free leaf drop-off sites
Metro Public Works offers free leaf drop-off from Tuesday to Saturday, November 4 – December 6. Closed: November 27 – 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
✅ Accepted: Loose leaves, leaves in paper/compostable bags or reusable containers
🚫 Not accepted: Trash, plastic bags, or other yard waste
♻️ Reminder: If you bring leaves in a reusable container, please take it back with you.
Drop-off locations (open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
- Public Works Yard – 10500 Lower River Rd. (enter from Bethany Lane)
- East District Operations Center – 595 N. Hubbards Ln.
- Shawnee Park Athletic Complex – 230 Southwestern Pkwy.
- 535 Meriwether Ave – across from Solid Waste office
Curbside collection
Curbside yard waste collection is available throughout Louisville Metro. We want to remind residents and businesses that yard waste should not go in the trash. Please collect leaves, grass clippings, branches, and tree trimmings in a separate container or paper yard waste bags so these materials can be sent to our local composter — where they’re turned into useful Earth products like mulch and soil.
Seasonally, pumpkins and Christmas trees can also go into yard waste. Just be sure to remove all decorations and follow your service provider’s size and preparation requirements.
Together, we can keep compostable materials out of the landfill and make the most of what the Earth provides.
 Households with elderly (60 years +) or disabled individuals receiving Social Security, SSI, Pension, or Black Lung benefits are able to pre-register (by appointment if they meet the subsidy criteria) Benefits will not be paid out until on or after November 3rd
To learn more about LIHEAP qualifications or to register, click HERE
 Bats sometimes roost in attics, garages, barns, under shutters, and behind gutters. If you find a bat near your home, do not touch it. Bats that are active during the day or unable to fly may carry rabies. Recent cases show no human contact, but caution is essential.
Why Rabies Matters
Rabies infects the central nervous system and is fatal once symptoms appear. Preventive treatment after exposure includes rabies immune globulin and a vaccine series—recommended for both bite and non-bite exposures. Rabies spreads through bites or scratches from infected animals. In Kentucky, bats and skunks are the most common carriers.
Prevention Tips
- Vaccinate pets against rabies.
- Avoid contact with wildlife.
- Seek medical care immediately after potential exposure.
In a recent case, a family pet encountered a bat. Fortunately, the dog was up to date on rabies vaccinations.
If Your Pet Encounters a Bat
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Call LMPHW at 502-574-6650. Your pet may need quarantine. Notify us if quarantine occurs outside your home.
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Report bites or scratches during quarantine to LMPHW.
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License and vaccinate pets as required by Louisville Metro Animal Services.
Learn more about rabies prevention and keeping bats out of your home at our website. For questions, contact the LMPHW Rabies Prevention Program at 502-574-6640.
Worried about your sexual health? Whether it's HIV, syphilis or another infection, we've got you covered. Knowing your status is an important step to stopping infections.
The best way to know is to be tested.
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) Specialty Clinic, 914 E. Broadway, Suite #102, provides STI testing, treatment and counseling services. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free condoms are available.
For more information about our Specialty Clinic, please view our brochure(Spanish version) to learn more about our services. Need more care? Next-day appointments are available for exams and treatment.
Our clinic is 914 E. Broadway, Suite #102. For more information, please visit our webpage.
 The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program is continuing in Louisville and Kentucky. Our local WIC clinics are open and read to serve families. Individuals can call 502-574-7975 to see if they are eligible and learn more about WIC benefits.
WIC participants should continue to use their WIC cards to purchase WIC foods. WIC-approved stores will continue to be able to process purchases. Families are encouraged to keep their WIC appointments.
For more information about WIC, please visit our website
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