Author: FAKH Communications
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County Spotlight: Casey County
August 31, 2017 – There are many aspects about Casey County, Kentucky that embody the southern way of life: their close proximity to Lake Cumberland and Green River has given the area gorgeous scenery;1 the three decade old “Casey County Apple Festival” is home to the world’s largest apple pie;2 and the community is full…
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The Truth About Education and Hunger
In a society that often relies on social media and/or the internet for their daily news, it’s easy to see how misconceptions can quickly become “truth”. As a hunger relief organization, we see instances of this all the time as it pertains to the more than 174,000 people we serve each year. One of these…
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Agency Spotlight: Trinity Baptist Church
August 7, 2017 – Lori Masing has often witnessed people in her own community struggling to find food to support themselves and their families. That is why a little over three years ago she began working for Trinity Baptist Church in Paducah, KY. As Food Director, Lori is responsible for ordering items for their food…
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County Spotlight: Meade County
July 25, 2017 – When Meade County, Kentucky was being settled in the early 1800’s, it was seen as a place teeming with agricultural promise. Settlers were attracted to the area by the abundant fish and wild game, as well as the quality soil that was good for growing corn and other crops. The ideal location…
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Transportation Affects More Than Summer Vacation
For many Americans, the summer months are a time to pack up the car and hit the road for a family vacation. An estimated 44.2 million people were expected to travel for the 4th of July holiday alone.1 But while many are making plans to drive across the state, or maybe even the country, thousands…
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Agency Spotlight: Double Springs Manor
July 13, 2017 – Double Springs Manor in Bowling Green, KY is just one of the partner agencies we work with in Warren County to ensure that the needs of local senior citizens are met. Each month the staff distribute boxes of food to 100 of their tenants. These boxes are part of the Commodity and…
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County Spotlight: Washington County
June 27, 2017 – Despite being just 301 square miles, Washington County, Kentucky has been home to many “firsts” throughout the years: It was the first county established in Kentucky; It was the first place where Jacob Beam, founder of Jim Beam, sold a barrel of whiskey1; And It was home to the first Dollar…
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Eating Healthy Isn’t Always An Option
It’s fair to say that we all make poor food choices from time to time. Whether that’s stopping at McDonald’s for dinner after a busy day, eating more than your share of donuts at the staff meeting, or cooling off with an ice cold Coke instead of water. None of us eat the way we…
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Agency Spotlight: Monroe County Community OutReach
June 7, 2017 – Those who struggle with hunger often face other issues related to poverty with which they also need assistance. One of our partner agencies in the Tompkinsville area – Monroe County Community OutReach, Inc. – goes well beyond just providing much needed food. They also run a 12-bed emergency homeless shelter, a…
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Local High School Students Receive $10,000 Grant to Benefit FAKH
Students in the Service Club at Elizabethtown High School recently won both a $10,000 grant to benefit FAKH as well as a $5,000 technology grant for their school. Earlier this year, the club’s team, “We Scare Hunger”, submitted an application for the Lead2Feed: Student Leadership Program. Lead2Feed is an innovative program aimed at nurturing a new…