SNAP Benefits Hike Will Help Feed More KY Kids
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky will soon receive an extra $12.8 million per month for its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits program, and groups fighting hunger in the state say the increase
Ky. Dept. of Ag’s Serving Up Solutions fundraiser going virtual for 2021
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Serving Up Solutions fundraiser is going forward this year, but with a twist. Instead of an in-person dinner to raise funds
Farms to Food Banks Program Seen as “Lifeline” During Pandemic
FRANKFORT, Ky. — As the food-insecurity crisis continues, Kentucky growers are stepping in to fill the void. Last year 371 farmers participated in the state’s Farms to Food Banks program, and advocates say a funding boost could
Virtual rally, call to action for Hunger Free Day in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A rally took place online Thursday to help fight food insecurity in Kentucky. Local and state leaders joined in the discussion virtually.
Feeding Kentucky welcomes new Executive Director
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Feeding Kentucky’s Board of Directors has announced Katrina Thompson as the new executive director.
Quarles reflects on the impacts of 2020 for Kentucky agriculture
Despite the rigors of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Kentucky Agriculture is strong, says Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles. “No one could have predicted the turbulent and
Quarles encourages Kentuckians to keep state’s hungry in mind during season of giving
In this season of giving, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles encourages Kentuckians to remember Kentucky food banks and their partners. “In Kentucky, there are nearly 700,000 Kentuckians, including nearly
Amid ‘unprecedented’ hunger, advocates urge Congress to boost SNAP benefits in COVID-19 relief
“Congress has been fighting about an extra stimulus package since the summer and meanwhile, children are going hungry, families are worried about losing their homes,” Lisa Davis, senior vice president
Hungry for Help | Data shows food insecurity rising during the pandemic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nationwide, people are struggling with how to get their next meal. It’s a problem that’s been compounded by COVID-19. In Kentucky and Indiana, experts estimate about one
Kentucky families are facing a food crisis, and soon so will area food banks
COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on the ways in which our Kentucky kids and families work, learn, socialize, and go about their daily lives. Throughout this crisis, Feeding Kentucky’s
Letter: Childhood hunger soars to record-level highs
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused childhood hunger to soar to record-level highs. One in 4 children in Kentucky could face hunger this year because of this health and economic crisis.
Dare to Care, Anthem Foundation Issue a Hunger Challenge to Kentuckiana
Dare to Care Food Bank and the Anthem Foundation are teaming up to fill a growing gap in volunteers and dollars needed to feed the rising number of people facing food insecurity
More Louisville families than ever need help this holiday season. Here’s how you can help.
With everything going on this year, this is the perfect time to take a breather and think about what matters most and how to help others. Due to the coronavirus
Pandemic increasing food insecurity
“Prior to the pandemic and the business closures (which forced) layoffs and furloughs (as a result) from our efforts to stop the spread (of COVID), there were already one-in-seven of our
Free School Meals Extended, But KY Food Banks Expect Rise in Need
Karena Cash, Advocacy Coordinator for Feeding Kentucky, said she believes the situation will worsen, as it becomes clear lawmakers won’t pass the next federal coronavirus relief package until after the
Study shows nutrition education for low-income people in eight Southeast states resulted in healthier diets and better budgeting
“Healthy foods can be expensive, and a SNAP budget is modest. But SNAP-Ed is helping low-income Americans in the Southeast make strategic choices that stretch their food dollars and empower
Four Rivers Wildlife: Hunting for the Hungry
During 2019, Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry collected over 85,000 pounds of venison from 2100 deer, producing 343,000 meals for Murray’s Need Line and other food banks and organizations like
Elder Refugees In Kentucky At Risk for Hunger
Feeding Kentucky, a nonprofit with a mission to alleviate hunger across the Bluegrass State, reports that food insecurity is a reality for one in 10 residents age 60 and older.
Pandemic Destroys Decade of Progress Ending Food Insecurity
FRANKFORT, Ky. — In a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed a decade of progress in the fight to end hunger in Kentucky, according to data from the group Feeding
Feeding Kentucky Seeks Executive Director
Feeding Kentucky seeks an experienced and passionate Executive Director (ED) with a demonstrated commitment to organizational excellence to lead the organization forward through its next phase of growth and development.
September is Hunger Action Month
Frankfort, KY – This September, Feeding Kentucky, together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, will mobilize across all 50 states in an effort to bring an end
Feeding Kentucky sources 28,000 pounds of ground beef for food bank distribution
FRANKFORT, Ky. –Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced Feeding Kentucky has acquired 28,000 pounds of Kentucky Proud ground beef from Marksbury Farms for distribution among Kentucky’s food bank network.
Opinion: As pandemic rages, Kentucky children are going hungry. Congress must provide more food relief.
In just months, the COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed a decade of progress in the fight to end hunger in Kentucky. Kentuckians are facing challenges to keep nourishing food on the
Food insecurity, food bank needs real issues, lawmakers told
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lawmakers on the Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee heard testimony Thursday on COVID-19’s effect on food insecurity and hunger in Kentucky and how state funding