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Study Shows State and Local Food Insecurity Reached Lowest Levels Since Study’s Inception 10 Years Ago

Sarah Vaughn2020-06-03T10:12:55-04:00June 3rd, 2020|

Frankfort – June 3, 2020 – After nearly ten years, food insecurity levels for most communities across the country, including Kentucky, had reached their lowest levels in 2018, according to a study released by Feeding America. Map the Meal Gap, released today by Feeding America, is the only study that provides local-level estimates of food insecurity across the United States.

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These Kentucky adults are most vulnerable to food insecurity in the U.S., study says

Sarah Vaughn2020-05-21T09:05:04-04:00May 21st, 2020|

Kentucky residents age 50 and older are more vulnerable to food insecurity than any other state’s 50-plus population, according to two new studies released by Feeding America.  (more…)

Freezers will help food pantries fight hunger

Sarah Vaughn2020-05-21T09:03:51-04:00May 19th, 2020|

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fifty-two Kentucky food pantries will soon have more space to store food items, thanks to a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant secured by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

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