Author: FAKH Communications
-
2026 FAKH Spring Newsletter
-
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland expands summer feeding programming
Summer break should be about playing in the sun and making memories, but for too many families, it’s about hungry kids without the support of school meals. Guardians know all too well the pressure of providing nourishing meals for growing kids. And not every school district can provide that much-needed support outside of regular sessions.…
-
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland recognizes dedicated volunteers during annual luncheon
We recently celebrated our dedicated community of volunteers on April 10 during the annual Volunteer Luncheon at the Central Kentucky Community Foundation in Elizabethtown. The event celebrated the contributions of FAKH volunteers who have supported our organization’s mission to combat food insecurity across our 42-county service area in the last year. In 2025, volunteers packed…
-
Hunger doesn’t wait, see food rescue in motion
For one in six people in Kentucky’s Heartland, the daily struggle of caring for family, fulfilling a job, and managing life has an additional burden: food insecurity. This is the shared concern among the 47 million neighbors in the U.S. – including 14 million children – facing food insecurity. At the same time, more than…
-
Responding to a crisis: How FAKH addressed the sudden increase of food insecurity due to the government shutdown
When the federal government shutdown on October 1, 2025, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland was flooded with questions but one thing was clear- we were going to do our best to feed our neighbors. Who was affected:FAKH serves 200+ agency partners in 42 counties to provide food for neighbors fighting food insecurity. Before the government shutdown,…
-
New Grant Funding Helps Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland Rescue More Food From Local Grocers
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY – Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) announced today a grant from Walmart and Feeding America®, part of a continuing, multi-year partnership to strengthen food donation efforts between food banks, partner agencies and local retailers. Funded by Walmart and awarded to 13 food banks in the Feeding America network of local food banks, the Retail…
-
2025 FAKH Spring Newsletter
-
Celebrating Hunger-Free Kentucky Day: A Virtual Call to Action for a Hunger-Free Future
On Feb. 18, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) took part in the annual Hunger Free Kentucky Day virtually, joining food banks, community leaders, and advocates from throughout the Commonwealth in a show of solidarity. Despite the challenges posed by the recent flooding that have impacted thousands across the state, the event highlighted the ongoing mission…
-
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland announces new board member
Hopkinsville woman takes on additional role in the community Hopkinsville, KY – Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) recently announced a new Board of Directors appointment. Martha Steil of Christian County will serve on the organization’s Board of Directors for the next six years, helping to advance FAKH’s vision of providing equitable access to nutritious food…
-
2024 FAKH Winter Newsletter