Donor Spotlight: Publix

Breaking Free Ministry and our Community Meals & Grocery Assistance Outreach are honored to recognize Publix as a community partner in hunger relief.

Through a generous $250 food gift card, Publix is helping us purchase fresh food, produce, and pantry staples to serve more than 200 neighbors each week, including families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity.

This support comes at a critical time, as winter brings increased need and a higher risk of families being turned away hungry. We are grateful for Publix’s presence in our area and their commitment to strengthening local communities.

Thank you, Publix, for standing with us to bring hope, warmth, and nourishment to Jessamine County.

Leadership & Funding Partners

Breaking Free Ministry is sustained by a faithful team of leaders, funding partners, churches, and community organizations who believe that hope and practical help should be within reach for every neighbor. We are deeply grateful for each person and partner who stands with us.

Board of Directors

Our volunteer Board of Directors provides spiritual covering, accountability, and oversight as we carry out the mission of Breaking Free Ministry and the EmpowerHer Resource Center.

  • Jeanie Lemaster, RN – Founder & Executive Director
  • Teresa Pietosi – Board Chair
  • Dora Binegar – Secretary-Treasurer
  • Ron Pietosi – Board Member

Funding Partners & Grantors

These foundations and funding partners have provided key support for EmpowerHer programming, community meals, and the growth of our resource center. Their generosity helps us reach more women, families, and neighbors in need.

  • The Gadfly Project
  • Kings Daughters and Sons Foundation
  • The Keeneland Foundation
  • Just One More Foundation

Community & Church Partners

We are also blessed by churches, ministries, and local organizations who walk alongside us through shared outreach, referrals, volunteers, and ongoing prayer support.

  • Christ Embassy – Community meals & Outreach
  • Kingdom Journey – Volunteer Services, Community Support
  • Bethel Christian Church – Resource Support
  • Encounter Hope – Resource Support & Prayer Support

In addition to those listed here, many individual donors, volunteers, churches, and community partners give quietly behind the scenes. Together, this wider family makes it possible for Breaking Free Ministry to serve women, families, and neighbors with both spiritual care and practical help.

Breaking Free Ministry, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIN: 81-2452032.

We do not, by policy or practice, discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Our Commitment to DEIAB

Breaking Free Ministry is committed to creating a community where every person feels seen, valued, and welcomed. We serve individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and we strive to make each program—meals, outreach, resources, and support—accessible to all.

Through trauma-informed care, culturally responsive practices, and intentional hospitality, we work to ensure that everyone who walks through our doors experiences dignity, compassion, and belonging.