A local nonprofit is stepping up to ensure families in need don’t go hungry over the weekend, providing both food and relief to hundreds of households each week.The Young Nonprofit Foundation’s "Weekend Warrior" program has become a lifeline for many, delivering grocery bags packed with essential items to families across the community. Inside the organization’s Jeffersontown facility, volunteers work to assemble each bag, every one destined for a household facing food insecurity."We’re able to give a grocery bag that’s worth about $150. We’re serving over 350 families every Friday," said Jacque Young, founder of the Young Nonprofit Foundation.Young and her husband launched the nonprofit in 2017 with a focus on childcare support. But when the COVID-19 pandemic forced widespread shutdowns, they quickly pivoted to meet a growing and urgent need: food access."We started what we called snack packs, and we were able to give food bags to our parents and our kiddos when we had to close down during COVID for three months," Young said.What began as a small effort soon expanded dramatically. The demand from families was immediate and overwhelming, prompting the organization to grow its reach and form new partnerships."It was overwhelming, the response we got from that, and we just took that and ran with it," Young said. "So we were able to develop other partnerships, like with Dare to Care, and grew the Weekend Warrior program."As the need increased, so did the organization itself. The foundation has expanded from just two employees to a team of ten, including the Youngs’ daughter, Amya."You get to see real impact in real time, and it’s not just about the numbers," said Amya Young. "It’s about helping these families face the real issues every day."Through partnerships with schools, churches, and community organizations, the program ensures food reaches families who might otherwise fall through the cracks. By delivering groceries directly, the initiative removes barriers and eases difficult financial decisions."The need is exponential," Jacque Young said. "People no longer have to make a decision if they’re going to pay their LG&E or their water bill or buy groceries. Now we’re covering that for them."Despite its growth, the nonprofit continues to rely heavily on community support, including donations and volunteers, to keep up with demand. And as more families turn to programs like Weekend Warrior, organizers say the need shows no signs of slowing down."Whether it’s a veteran or someone on disability or a mom with three kids or even a mom that is newly pregnant, we’re able to have so many different touch points in the community," Young said. "But we also know that we cannot do this without the community."The "Young Nonprofit Foundation" is hosting a fashion show fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026. WLKY Morning Anchor Caray Grace will emcee the event.Tickets and sponsorships to the Charity Soiree being held at the Ice House, 226 E. Washington St., Louisville, Kentucky, are still available.