Author: FAKH Communications

Funds raised will support BackPack Programs in all participating counties From July 19-23, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) will host a week-long concerted fundraising effort to raise money for children on the BackPack Program in each participating county, the organization announced. For food insecure children on the program, bags of 12-14 easy-to-prepare food items are…

As July 1 begins our new fiscal year, so, to, does it bring about new opportunities for improvement and growth at Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland – in every aspect of our organization. From food acquisition to distribution and everywhere in between, we always are looking for ways to better meet the needs of those facing…

Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is urgently seeking volunteers to deliver Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) boxes to homebound Hardin County seniors. “We know we can count on the community to support us when needed, so we are again putting out the call for assistance,” said Jamie Sizemore, FAKH executive director. “These particular seniors receiving CSFP…

People facing hunger in FAKH service area reported needing additional $40 per month for food Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) announced the release of Map the Meal Gap 2021, which shows that household budgets were seeing further strain despite improvements in overall food insecurity rates before the pandemic. Map the Meal Gap is the only…

Ours is an organization that relies on partners – partners who volunteer to pack senior boxes, partners who graciously donate funds, and corporate and business partners who work with us to fight hunger in our service area.  Take our Food Rescue Program. With this program, we partner with retail and grocery stores to rescue food…

Mary Mills-Turner, left, and LaToya Drake. Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) today announced two new Board of Directors appointments. Mary Mills-Turner, from Hart County, and LaToya Drake, from Barren County, will each serve the organization for six years. Mills-Turner brings with her 42 years of experience working for USDA/Farm Service Agency. In her time there,…

As we move more toward economic restoration and sustainability in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are shifting away from crisis mode and reactionary measures. In the beginning, so much changed day to day and we had to adapt accordingly to ensure we were continuing to provide food to the ever-increasing numbers of our neighbors…

Through the combined efforts of REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky (RASK) and Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH), a total of 98,507 pounds of food have been distributed to families in need in southern Kentucky. Now in its 10th year, REALTORS® Hope for Hunger, led by members of RASK and in partnership with FAKH, again hosted…

Three-year, $420K commitment will provide fresh produce to those facing hunger in FAKH service area In an effort to ensure people in Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland’s service area have access to fresh, healthy produce, they today announced a continuation of the years-long partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem). With Anthem’s new three-year…

Join us for KY Gives Day, May 11! Help us raise more than ever before for families with school-age children, who have been hit especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. With our $35K gift match, any dollar donated up to $35K will be DOUBLED! Special thanks to the FAKH Board of Directors and corporate sponsors…