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All people in Kentucky have access to enough food to thrive.
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Kentucky ranks higher than national average for food insecurity
More Kentucky homes deal with hunger than the national average, according to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
For the period 2016-18, a recent report found nearly 12% of American households struggled to meet their food needs consistently. By comparison, Kentucky’s rate was nearly 15%.
Another above-average ranking for Kentucky: senior food insecurity.
Another above-average ranking for Kentucky: senior food insecurity. Feeding Kentucky’s Executive Director, Tamara Sandberg, discusses the realities and myths surrounding hunger in our state on Eastern Standard.
Eastern Standard is WEKU’s weekly public affairs program discussing topics and concerns of Central and Eastern Kentucky, hosted by Tom Martin.
Hunger Action Month: Feeding Kentucky Asks Kentuckians to Take Action to End Hunger
across the country to take part in Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is designed to inspire
people to take action and raise awareness of the fact that 40 million Americans, including 12.5 million
children and 5.5 million seniors, are food insecure.