Kroger Food Angel Program to support Louisville-area families with holiday meals

Kroger is encouraging residents across the Louisville area to participate in the Kroger Food Angel Program during the holiday season, an effort designed to help families in need put food on the table, according to a WAVE report published Nov. 11, 2026.

WAVE said the program gives community members an opportunity to support households that may be struggling to afford holiday meals, framing the initiative as a way to turn holiday shopping into direct help for families.

The report highlights the timing of the program leading into the end-of-year holidays, when food demand typically rises for households observing traditional meals and gatherings.

Kroger’s Food Angel Program is being promoted as a community partnership that relies on local participation, with the goal of ensuring that food assistance reaches families during a period when many people plan meals around the holidays.

For Louisville-area residents interested in participating, the WAVE report directs viewers to Kroger’s Food Angel Program information associated with the campaign’s local rollout, emphasizing that participation is intended to benefit families in the community.

The program’s impact will depend on how many shoppers and community members choose to take part before the holiday window closes.

Questions about eligibility, timing, and how assistance is delivered are expected to be addressed through Kroger and program materials connected to the campaign, with the local reporting focusing on the program’s purpose and the need in the Louisville area during the holiday season.