Farmers Feeding Kentucky is our statewide initiative to source fresh, local food from Kentucky farmers and distribute it to food-insecure households through our network of food banks. At its core is our state-funded Farms to Food Banks program. We also administer a track of the federally funded Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program through August 15, 2025.
These programs reduce food waste, increase access to healthy food, and support the livelihood of Kentucky farmers.

Our Programs

Farms to Food Banks (F2FB)

The Farms to Food Banks program supports Kentucky produce farmers by helping them get surplus and #2-grade products off the farm and into the hands of Kentuckians who need them. Farmers are reimbursed for the costs to harvest, pack, and deliver qualifying produce to food banks and food pantries. We are currently accepting new farmers interested in the Farms to Food Banks program.

Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA)

Feeding Kentucky administers a track of the LFPA program through funding from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, which received support from the USDA to strengthen local food systems. The program runs through August 15, 2025. At this time, we are not recruiting new producers and are only working with those who have an MOU on file. Current participants should continue sharing product availability and coordinating deliveries directly with Feeding Kentucky. We remain dedicated to honoring all outstanding agreements through the end of the program.

Why It Matters

Access to fresh, healthy food can dramatically impact community health—yet many Kentuckians struggle to afford it. Meanwhile, farmers often lack markets for excess or imperfect produce. These programs help bridge that gap.
  • 91% of households served by our network report relying on inexpensive, unhealthy food
  • 41% live with diabetes; 65% with high blood pressure
  • Fresh, local food can change lives—and Kentucky farmers are key to making that happen

Program Impact

This map shows the number of farmers we’ve partnered with in each Kentucky county since 2011. Darker shades represent areas with higher participation.

Farmer Spotlights

Meet some of the incredible farmers who help make this possible.