Hunger is Closer Than You Think
Hunger Crisis in Kentucky:
While it can be hard to see with the naked eye, hunger is happening all around us. There are nearly 700,000 Kentuckians, including 200,000 children, who struggle with hunger within our state. Your neighbor, classmate, coworker, or checkout cashier may be struggling to find access to their next meal.
The Faces of Hunger:
Hunger affects people from all walks of life and backgrounds, including children and teenagers, seniors, veterans, military families, and more.
Impacts of Hunger:
Hunger and health are linked. Food insecurity can impact mental aptitude, obesity, high blood pressure, and have many other adverse effects on overall well-being. It’s more than just missing one meal; it’s missing out on a living a true, fulfilled life.
Feeding Kentucky’s Role:
Our main goal is to connect hungry Kentuckians to nutritious food in all 120 counties by supplying our partner food banks with produce from local farmers to distribute.