Frankfort, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) –A bill to remove the “barriers to breakfast” in Kentucky schools passed the General Assembly today and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. SB151 gives Kentucky school districts the option to allow students to eat during the first 15 minutes of instructional time.

Senate lawmakers are considering updating existing legislation to allow kids to eat breakfast at school 15 minutes after the bell.

FRANKFORT, Ky. A Kentucky nonprofit wants lawmakers to tackle food insecurity for students. “Feeding Kentucky” has partnered with state representatives to introduce Senate Bill 151 and House Bill 435 to ensure students on free and reduced lunch receive breakfast within the first 15 minutes of class.

More than 300 Kentucky farmers participated in the state’s Farms to Food Banks program last year, and at a recent virtual rally, state officials said they are looking to expand the program to help combat rising food insecurity.

BENTON, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mediacom Communications today announced that the company is donating $10,000 to Feeding Kentucky to aid the organization’s relief efforts following the devastating tornadoes that tore through the Bluegrass State over the weekend.

As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the economic stability of families across the country, this Fall, hundreds of thousands of children — including 1 in 5 right here in Kentucky — could struggle with hunger.

WINCHESTER (Sept. 2, 2021) – A “sweet” donation is bringing smiles to people across the state thanks to a delivery from Perfetti Van Melle North America, maker of candies such as Airheads, Mentos, and more as part of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Kentucky Hunger Initiative.

Every September Feeding Kentucky and the network of food banks around the nation stand together to fight hunger. The month is known as Hunger Action Month, and it’s a month to spread the word, take action, and dedicate ourselves to finding a solution to this hunger crisis. Read more.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —State and local leaders gathered Tuesday to talk about ways to end food insecurity in the Louisville Metro and across Kentucky.

Schools and organizations receive nearly $1 million From No Kid Hungry Kentucky to feed kids amidst COVID-19. Read more.