Author: FAKH Communications
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Recurring Donations Make a Big Difference
Recurring donations are one of the easiest ways to help those in need. Not only do they help our organization have a reliable source of support all year long, it also makes things easier for you! Why Recurring Donations are Good for YOU: They are convenient – Once set up, there is no need to…
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FAKH Receives Donation from the Tennessee Valley Authority
For the fourth year in a row, we have received a donation from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to help support hunger relief efforts in central, south central, and western Kentucky. The $25,000 donated by TVA will help provide food assistance to thousands of individuals and families through our mobile food pantries and food pantry…
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FAKH Endowment Fund
As a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland depends on the support we receive from cost sharing, grants, and donations from individuals and businesses to cover the costs associated with the hunger relief programs we provide. In thinking about the future, we want to make sure these programs continue to help those in…
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County Spotlight: Barren County
A family which once visited the Glasgow area said they “took home a feeling that you can’t get anywhere else.”1 With comments like this, it’s no wonder why Barren County was named the “Best Place to Live in Rural America” by Progressive Farmer magazine in 2007.2 There’s so much to love here – Mammoth Cave,…
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FAKH Receives Funding from Red Nose Day
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) recently received $10,000 in support from the Red Nose Day 2018 campaign. The organization used the money to help support their BackPack Program, a program which provides weekend food to children who struggle with hunger when school meals are not available. The BackPack Program is available to school-age children in…
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County Spotlight: Hancock County
Like many counties across the Bluegrass, Hancock County, Kentucky is often described as having “small town charm with access to big city life.”1 However, even in a quaint, close-knit community like Lewisport and the surrounding areas, there are characteristics most would agree aren’t very “charming” – like hunger for instance. Hancock County is one…
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What Can You Buy With a Dollar?
It used to be that having a dollar in your pocket meant a world of possibilities – you could buy all kinds of stuff. For example, in the 1940’s, you could buy a flannel shirt, four books, or five boxes of cereal for just that $1.1 Unfortunately, with each passing year, we can buy…
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Sizemore Named as New Executive Director
We are pleased to announce the leadership position of Executive Director has been accepted by Edmonson County native, Jamie Sizemore. Jamie will officially take the helm of the organization on January 2, 2019. Gary Miles has been with FAKH since 1998, 18 years as Executive Director, and recently announced his retirement from the position. Jamie…
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County Spotlight: Warren County
Warren County, Kentucky was named for General Joseph Warren.1 General Warren served in the Revolutionary War and ended up playing a part in several key moments in history. In addition to his involvement in the Battle of Bunker Hill, General Warren was also responsible for sending William Dawes and Paul Revere on the famous…
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What Does “Enough” Mean to You?
Thousands of people across the country are already stressing about next week’s big meal. They are studying recipes, making grocery lists, and doing their best to make sure they have enough food to feed all the guests they’ve invited. But for many across our region, the measures they take to make sure there is enough food is…