Author: FAKH Communications
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FAKH is Nourishing Communities through Farms to Food Banks Program
In the heart of Kentucky, the Farms to Food Banks (F2FB) program has emerged as a consistent beacon of hope, not only for local farmers struggling with surplus produce but also for families in need of fresh, nutritious options on their plates. A Glimpse Into the Farms to Food Banks Program The Farms to Food…
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Two Hardin County professionals take on the mission to fight hunger in Kentucky’s Heartland
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) announced two new board of directors appointments. Philip Logsdon and Debbie Howell 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 so that no one in the region will go hungry. Logsdon said he…
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Princeton Electric Plant Board Superintendent takes on the mission to fight hunger in Kentucky’s Heartland
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) announced a new Board of Directors appointment. Chris Burton of Caldwell 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 so that no one in the region will go hungry. Burton grew up…
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FAKH announces completion of infrastructure investments to better serve neighbors
June 23, 2023 – Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) has announced the completion of major infrastructure investment upgrades to its Volunteer Center and Main Facility, both of which are located in Elizabethtown. Total infrastructure investment upgrades for both facilities totaled $1,044,915. Upgrades to the Volunteer Center include new cooling and heating units for the warehouse;…
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Empowering Neighbors: Eryañiz’s Story
Eryañiz is a Puerto Rican American teen enrolled in an after-school mentorship program offered by our agency partner, Hope Academy for Kids, and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Eryañiz volunteered as a translator at one of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Mobile Food Pantries, ensuring that our neighbors were able to get the…
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The 2023 State of Senior Hunger and what it means for Kentucky’s Heartland
154,205 Seniors and Older Kentuckians face food insecurity, new study shows Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland receives funding to expand assistance June 1, 2023 – The latest “State of Senior Hunger” data from Feeding America shows Kentucky has the fourth highest rate of food insecurity among adults aged 50 to 59 in the nation. Only Arkansas,…
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Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Awards $25,800 to Support Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland Rx Pantry Program
The Molina Healthcare Foundation, in conjunction with Passport by Molina Healthcare (Passport), announced a $25,800 commitment to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) RX Pantry Pilot Program. The initiative is designed to improve food security and dietary intake for Kentuckians battling hunger. A total of 588 patients have been served in the first three months of…
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FAKH distributes over 185,000 pounds of perishable food amid windstorms in Central Kentucky
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) has announced its total contributions in combating food insecurity amid windstorms that ravaged communities in Central Kentucky in March. Due to the storms, many families in FAKH’s service area were without power for a significant period of time and many lost perishable food staples as a result. With the assistance…
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REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky & FAKH distribute more than 664,884 servings to southern Kentucky families.
REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky (RASK) and Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH), teamed up to distribute a total of 664,884 servings of food to southern Kentucky families. The food was delivered to 10 school districts in April, including Warren County, Bowling Green Independent, Allen County, Barren County, Caverna Independent, Butler County, Edmonson County, Simpson County,…