Author: FAKH Communications
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25K pounds of food donated to southern KY families through Realtors® Hope for Hunger, FAKH event
Through the combined efforts of REALTORS® Hope for Hunger and Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH), a total of 25,983 pounds of food have been distributed to families in need in southern Kentucky. Now in its ninth year, the REALTORS® Hope for Hunger, led by members of REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky, collects money to purchase…
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Join FAKH for MLK Day of Service 2020 and be a part of a nationwide movement!
We’re looking for groups of 4, 6 and 10 people to celebrate MLK Day of Service by volunteering with us to pack Senior Boxes and BackPack Program bags for those dealing with food insecurity. Join us for a “day on, not a day off.” Available volunteer slots include: To follow COVID-19 guidelines, all volunteers must…
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HCPL, FAKH partner to distribute unused magazines to Hardin County residents
Periodicals will be handed out at food distribution agencies, mobile food pantries Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) has partnered with Hardin County Public Library (HCPL) to distribute unused magazines to Hardin County residents served by FAKH. Magazines were left unused because of COVID-19 restrictions at the library. “We want to do our part to help…
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How You Can Support FAKH in 2021
When we say “Fight Hunger” what does that look like? At Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland we work continually to provide for those in need. We rely on a network of people and organizations to supply us with food, to transport food to our 233 partner agencies, and to distribute that food to those in need…
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The Cecilian Bank, FAKH partner for food drive to feed neighbors during the holidays
The Cecilian Bank (TCB) has partnered with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) to feed families, the organization announced today. By utilizing both virtual and in-branch food drives, TCB hopes to reach as many people dealing with food insecurity as possible. “The demand for food assistance has increased tremendously as many families are faced with choosing…
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FAKH Volunteer Center Reopens with COVID-19 Safety Restrictions
As of July 7, 2020, the Volunteer Center will reopen with the following restrictions, according to FAKH and CDC guidelines: “As a hunger-relief organization, we continue to provide counties with food as we know so many children, families, and senior citizens depend on our services,” said Jamie Sizemore, FAKH Executive Director. “FAKH would like to…
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New 2020 FAKH Board Members
We are pleased to announce the addition of several new members to our Board of Directors. Stefanie Goff, Julia Springsteen, and Scot Hutcheson, all from Hardin County, Larry Glass from Barren County, and Laura Hagan from Warren County, have all been appointed to a three-year term. Stefanie, Julia, Scot, Larry and Laura will serve as…
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Kentucky National Guard Extended thru May 2020 to Help Food Banks
The Kentucky National Guard have been activated by Governor Andy Beshear to the food banks in Kentucky, including Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH). The duties for the Kentucky National Guard beginning April 6, 2020 will include sorting, boxing, and distributing donated non-perishable food items. These food items are packed for the various hunger relief programs…
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Kentucky National Guard Activated to Help Food Banks
The Kentucky National Guard have been activated by Governor Andy Beshear to the food banks in Kentucky, including Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH). The duties for the Kentucky National Guard beginning April 6, 2020 will include sorting, boxing, and distributing donated non-perishable food items. These food items are packed for the various hunger relief programs…
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Volunteer Center Changes Policies in Response to COVID-19
As of Monday, March 16, FAKH will only allow scheduled adult volunteer groups at the Volunteer Center, 300 Peterson Drive, Elizabethtown. This change is in effect until further notice due to COVID-19 or Coronavirus. For safety precautions, walk-in individuals and families, including children under the age of 18, are not allowed to come into the…