The HEART of BCTC
The HEART of BCTC was created for students who may need additional resources during their time at Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
The HEART of BCTC provides food, personal hygiene items, and cleaning supplies to enhance a student's overall well-being.
You can also check out our list of local community resources below.
Questions? Need assistance? Please email BCTC-Hub@kctcs.edu.
service Time and Location
The Pantry is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
**Please note, each student can visit the pantry twice per month.**
Newtown Campus
Science Education Center, Room 101
500 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508
What to expect when you visit
- When you visit the resource center for the first time, you will fill out a short intake form. This form will only need to be completed once per semester. To complete the form, you will need to be able to log into your KCTCS account using your username and password. You will likely need to complete the two-step authentication process to get logged in.
- As a returning shopper, you will simply use your student ID to scan in to visit the pantry.
- Please bring your Student ID.
- When you visit for the first time, you will be given a reusable shopping bag. We ask that you please bring the bag back for future shopping visits. If you are a returning shopper and do not have your reusable bag with you, we will make sure that you are given a different bag which may be smaller.
- You will be able to fill your bag full of food, toiletry and cleaning supplies that will be available on our shelves.
- Don’t forget to check the refrigerator for cold items as well.
Place an Online Order for Pickup at Your Campus
Are you in need of some food or hygiene item assistance, but cannot make it to the HEART of BCTC Food Pantry located at the Newtown campus?
Complete the item request form here (new window) and then pick up your items at the campus that works best for you! Please note, if you select pick up at a regional campus, we will get items to you as quickly as possible but it may take additional time to deliver your order.
Share THE HEART
Beginning on February 1, 2025 we are launching the “Share the Heart” initiative. This allows students to donate up to two of their Heart visits a semester to other students. To donate one or two of your visits, simply complete the form below. We will then assign your donated visit to a student who has a special need so that they can visit the pantry an additional time beyond the normal limit of twice per month.
Complete the form here to donate:
Share the Heart Visit Donation Form
Though they have asked to remain anonymous, this idea was developed by a BCTC student. We want to thank them for trying to think outside of the box in creating new ways to support students here at the college.
Community Resources
We care about your success. Sometimes you need help outside of academics. Find a number of ways to get what you need on our Community Resources page.
Donations
If you would like to assist in serving students, you are welcome to donate monetarily through the BCTC Foundation.
If you would like to donate items to The Heart Pantry, please check out this list of recommended donations:
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Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to accept clothing donations currently. If you have questions about donating food, baby, cleaning or personal hygiene items, please email BCTC-Hub@kctcs.edu.
