Over 50 volunteers supply flood victims with truckloads of essentials in Hopkinsville

Restoration House Family Worship Center and YAIPAK are providing essential relief supplies to people in the community who were hit by flooding in and around Hopkinsville.

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Restoration House Family Worship Center and YAIPAK are providing essential relief supplies to people in the community who were hit by flooding in and around Hopkinsville. They are distributing cleaning supplies, food, water, and new clothing to anyone who needs it.

Lead Pastor Richard Dixon said they sprang into action to get flood efforts going after Sherry Nicholson from YAIPAK in Clarksville reached out about transforming the church into a relief distribution center. The partnership has brought out around 60 volunteers who are all looking to support those affected by recent floods.

Restoration House Family Worship Center and YAIPAK flood relief. April 9, 2025 (Contributed by Brittanie Bogard)

“We are commanded to love God with all of our heart, mind, soul, and strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves,” Dixon told Christian County Now. Volunteers from Restoration House, Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, Redeemed and Restored, YAIPAK, OneWay Student Ministry, and Trail Life KY-Troop 5812, alongside people in the community have all showed up to assist.

Where to get supplies, how to give

They received another truck load of supplies on Wednesday, with volunteers working hard to load and sort items. Along with the essential items people can pick up, volunteers will also be offering prayer and encouragement to anyone who is seeking it. Supplies can be picked up at 101 McLean Avenue in Hopkinsville at the following times.

Thursday 8-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Friday 8 -10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Those looking to volunteer or donate can visit https://myrh.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/402/responses/new. People can give financially or donate supplies; no used clothes will be accepted.