Program areas at Lexington Pride Center
The Lexington Pride Center's biggest event of the year, the Lexington Pride Festival, is an important regional celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and a chance for all of us to take pride in who we are. Traditionally held on the last Saturday of June, it is open to all - all ages, genders, abilities, identities, races, and ethnicities - represented in our growing acronym. The purpose of the Lexington Pride Festival is to create a safe public space, at least once per year, where LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians can be who they are and love who they love while being accepted, supported, and celebrated. Find out more about the next Lexington Pride Festival below
People's Market Food Bank - People's Market continued to see great demand in the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. In this time frame the program served approximately 55 families with over 800 pounds of free, healthy food each week. A total of approximately 300 individuals were served by the program this fiscal year. People's Market continues to be the only free grocery resource in the region that prioritizes LGBTQIA+ people and those with disabilities. It is also the only free grocery program that offers delivery.
Lexington Pride Center Drop-Ins and Regular Programming - Lexington Pride Center's regular operations included offering a safe, affirming community space with a computer lab, library, and assistance with resources during our open hours. In the evening and weekends, we also provide a variety of support and social groups. During the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year, had over 1,000 drop-ins and calls and served over 600 individuals with services.