Farms to Food Banks Program Seen as “Lifeline” During Pandemic

Sarah Vaughn2021-02-08T09:23:46-05:00February 8th, 2021|

FRANKFORT, Ky. — As the food-insecurity crisis continues, Kentucky growers are stepping in to fill the void.

Last year 371 farmers participated in the state’s Farms to Food Banks program, and advocates say a funding boost could help…

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Virtual rally, call to action for Hunger Free Day in Kentucky

Kevin Cassady2021-02-08T09:24:41-05:00January 29th, 2021|

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A rally took place online Thursday to help fight food insecurity in Kentucky. Local and state leaders joined in the discussion virtually. (more…)

Biden accelerates and expands hunger relief aid

Kevin Cassady2021-01-25T11:27:14-05:00January 25th, 2021|

Biden lamented that almost 30 million people go hungry and some 12 million children are in this situation. The Administration estimates that one in five Latino households does not have enough food due to the current situation, something that the president described as “inconceivable.” “Families cannot wait another day,” he said before signing an order that increases access to food that children from low-income families normally have thanks to school and that have been transferred to a benefit called P-EBT. (more…)