Working collectively to create a hunger-free Kentucky

Alison Lundergan Grimes honors iconic Kentuckians in Medallion Ceremony

Sarah Vaughn2019-12-06T10:36:33-05:00December 5th, 2019|

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) – Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes honored four Kentuckians for their unique contributions to the Commonwealth at a Medallion Ceremony held in the State Capitol Rotunda on Thursday.

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Report: 40,000 Kentuckians could lose food stamps with new work requirement

Sarah Vaughn2019-12-06T08:57:32-05:00December 4th, 2019|

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) — A new rule set to go into effect April 1 could boot 40,000 Kentuckians off the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program if recipients can’t find work. Roughly 688,000 others nationwide are in the same boat.

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Louisville honors 9-year-old boy whose death helped kick-start Dare to Care’s food bank

Sarah Vaughn2019-11-25T09:33:24-05:00November 24th, 2019|

It’s been 50 years since the death of 9-year-old Bobby Ellis. He was just 22 pounds when he died from malnutrition. His death rocked the community and soon after, led to the creation of the Dare to Care food bank.

Nicki Ellis, who lost her brother Bobby says she’s at a loss for words by the number of people who came out to celebrate his life.

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