These Kentucky adults are most vulnerable to food insecurity in the U.S., study says

Sarah Vaughn2020-05-21T09:05:04-04:00May 21st, 2020|

Kentucky residents age 50 and older are more vulnerable to food insecurity than any other state’s 50-plus population, according to two new studies released by Feeding America.  (more…)

Freezers will help food pantries fight hunger

Sarah Vaughn2020-05-21T09:03:51-04:00May 19th, 2020|

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fifty-two Kentucky food pantries will soon have more space to store food items, thanks to a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant secured by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

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Feeding Kentucky purchases 10,080 pounds of Purnell’s ‘Old Folks’ sausage to aid hunger initiative

Sarah Vaughn2020-05-21T09:05:51-04:00May 13th, 2020|

Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced Feeding Kentucky has purchased 10,080 pounds of Kentucky Proud pork sausage from the iconic Purnell’s “Old Folks” headquartered in Simpsonville. (more…)