Hunger Free KY Day 2021
Hunger Free Kentucky Day may have looked a little different this year, but Kentuckians facing food insecurity need our help now more than ever! Feeding America estimates that because of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, food insecurity rates in Kentucky have risen by 40%.
Highlights of the Day:
- Over 100 anti-hunger advocates and leading policymakers from across Kentucky came together to be a voice for our neighbors at risk of hunger and many met with elected officials throughout the day.
- We heard from key leaders such as Agriculture Commissioner Quarles, Senator Hornback, Representative Heath, Attorney General Cameron, and Governor Beshear.
- We heard testimony from Alisha Mays, a PhD student at the University of Kentucky who has been affected by hunger.
- January 28, 2021, was declared as Hunger Free Kentucky Day by Governor Beshear.
- Governor Beshear made a surprise donation of nearly $16,000 to Feeding Kentucky. These funds were leftover from the Beshear-Coleman inaugural fund.
We Want to Hear From You!
- If you attended this year’s event, please fill out our Virtual Hunger Free KY Day 2021 Participant Survey.
- If you attended a meeting (or multiple meetings) with legislators, please complete our Legislator Visit Survey.