Author: FAKH Communications
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County Spotlight: Ohio County
In the almost 220 years since Ohio County was established, it has gone through some major changes. From 1798 until 1829, the county’s northern border went all the way up to the Ohio River, for which the county was named.1 In the 1970’s, the local coal mines produced much of the nation’s coal supply.1 There…
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May is Older Americans Month
For millions of Americans over the age of 60, what were supposed to be the “golden years” of retirement, aren’t so golden in reality. Visions of a stable post-work life full of relaxation, frequent travels, and enjoying time together, are soon forgotten. Instead, they are faced with a fixed income, declining health, and many tough…
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Agency Spotlight: Metcalfe County Food Pantry
Metcalfe County Food Pantry is just one of our partner agencies in the Edmonton area that works to distribute food to their community. Each month their food pantry provides assistance to over 450 people who are struggling to meet one of life’s basic necessities. Kathy Powers, the Social Services Manager and Metcalfe County Food Pantry,…
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County Spotlight: Marion County
For more than 40 years, Marion County has been host to one of the top ten events in the state of Kentucky – Marion County Country Ham Days. With over 40,000 people in attendance each year, the various festivities and foods is something many look forward to each year, particularly the Country Ham Breakfast. In…
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Eating Expired Food: Choice or Necessity?
Despite the recent weather, spring is upon us. This is usually the time of year when we are focused on cleaning and getting rid of things that are old and/or not being used. This purging can often include more than just our garages and closets. It can also include our refrigerators and cupboards too. Whether…
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Agency Spotlight: Churches of Christ Food Bank
Each month the Churches of Christ Food Bank provides hope to over 100 people. As one of our five partner agencies in Simpson County, they provide food assistance to families, seniors, and children who are struggling to meet their own needs. This assistance allows those they serve to breathe just a little easier, to have hope…
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County Spotlight: Graves County
When Graves County was established in the early 1800’s as part of the Jackson Purchase, it attracted settlers from all over the region. Between the fertile land, the logging industry, and favorable land rates, opportunities in this new part of the state were easy to come by.1 Nearly 200 years later, many of these…
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Agency Spotlight: Aaron McNeil House
We are all faced with uncertainty at one point or another. One situation no one should ever be uncertain about is where their next meal will come from. Unfortunately, this is the reality that thousands of people across our region face each and every day. Luckily, our partner agencies are there to help provide some…
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County Spotlight: Adair County
Adair County, Kentucky has been home to a few local “celebrities” since it was founded nearly 220 years ago. Among them are E.A. Diddle, former Western Kentucky University men’s basketball coach, who was born in Gradyville1,2 and Dakota Meyer, a 2011 recipient of the Medal of Honor, who was born in Columbia.1,3 But possibly…
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Retirement Isn’t All Fun and Games
Last month, more than 234,000 jobs were generated by American employers.1 For many, obtaining employment means that they are one step closer to being able to support themselves and their families. They are one step closer to not relying on their local food pantry for fill their dinner plates each night. One step closer to…