LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington nonprofit is filling up grocery bags ahead of Thanksgiving, extending its everyday efforts. 

Lionheart has fresh produce, loaves of bread and other items for its clients and community members to stock up on. Ka’Sondra Brown, target case manager, said they have just the right ingredients to help during this time and all year long

“There's no school today, so what do kids do when they're at home bored?" Brown said. "If they're like mine, they eat."

"What we're trying to do is help our moms, parents, grandma and grandpa or guardian and say, 'Hey, let us come over here and re-up on some. Let's grab you some extra (of) what you might need.'" 

Lionheart was created as a trauma support counseling center with clinicians, therapists and specialists to help people manage their mental health needs. 

“We became a 501c3, and immediately, we jumped into having emergency food services.” Brown said. ”We have an emergency pantry, we have hygiene products and we partnered with the right people that are ready and excited to do the right things for our community.”

They've connected with FoodChain Lex, Trader Joe's and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

“For many, it's a time of joy and getting together with family," said Fayette County Sheriff Kathy Witt. "But for just as many, it's a time of sadness. Some are depressed; they're down. So it's time for us to continue to reach out and reach deeply into this community to make sure that everyone knows that they matter.”

The Sheriff's Office is providing winter coats from its annual winter drive. 

“It's our 12th year, and this community is outstanding and helps us collect gently worn coats or even new coats if they choose to donate new coats as well,” Witt said.

Leaders said they hope to further this partnership through many seasons.