BEREA, Ky. — More than 21% of kids in Kentucky struggle with consistent food access according to Feeding America. In Madison County, one in five children live in food-insecure households.

FRANKFORT, KY. (May 20, 2026) – Feeding Kentucky today released the first comprehensive statewide hunger study in more than a decade, offering a new look into the attitudes, behaviors, and barriers Kentucky families face.

Frankfort, KY. - Feeding Kentucky, in partnership with IQS research and funded by both private donors and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, has released the first statewide study in over a decade.

Frankfort, KY. - Summer Meals for Kids Were Available in all 120 Kentucky Counties for the First Time Ever.

Lexington, KY. - Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Lexington school and food bank officials encouraged people to donate to local food banks and feeding sites Friday, one day before the nation’s largest nutritional assistance program runs out of month.

Louisville, Ky. - About 600,000 Kentuckians — roughly 13% of the commonwealth’s population — are grappling with the question of where their next meal will come from, state and local leaders said at a Tuesday morning press conference in Louisville.

If Kentucky relied on its food banks alone, our feeding ecosystem would collapse in a week. That’s not hyperbole, it’s simple math.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Feeding Kentucky proudly celebrates 10 years of partnership with No Kid Hungry Kentucky, a national campaign led by Share Our Strength.

The $5 million from Kentucky’s “rainy day fund” that Gov. Andy Beshear gave to food pantries on Friday is headed to distribution centers with one directive: buy food and give it away quickly.

FRANKFORT, KY. - In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has coordinated a statewide effort to help ensure Kentuckians continue to have access to food and support during this critical time.