Vending

Vending machine doles out free meals in Kentucky

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December 23, 2025

A vending machine in Lexington, Kentuck is providing free meals and to-purchase meals round the clock.

The machine is provided by FoodChain, a non profit, and is located at 501 West Sixth Street, according to a Fox 56 News report. It's operated in partnership with the Nori Project.

The vending machine houses 80 meals, half of which are free while the rest can be purchased for $7.50. The funds are used for restocking the machine.

"Even when we close our doors at 6 p.m., people are still able to access these free meals," Co-Executive Director Kristin Hughes told the news outlet.