Category: Empowering Neighbors
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National Senior Citizens Day: Standing with Kentucky’s Seniors Against Hunger
August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day, a day that provides us with an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our elders. It’s also a time to reflect on the unique […]
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New summer feeding program supports Green County families
For children in rural communities, access to basic necessities like food can be a daily challenge, especially during the summer months when school is out of session. But thanks to […]
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Policy Watch – What’s Happening with SNAP and Medicaid?
Big decisions are being made in Washington that could have major consequences for Kentucky families—and for food banks like Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH). Lawmakers are proposing changes to SNAP […]
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SNAPShot – Why SNAP is Kentucky’s Best Defense Against Hunger
When it comes to fighting hunger, few tools are more effective—or more efficient—than the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It’s a short-term bridge for working families, seniors, and people facing […]
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Empowering Neighbors: Sarah Warren
Sarah lives off of her social security benefits, which only sustain her through the middle of the month. To supplement her income Sarah has been visiting our agency partner, Meadow […]
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Empowering Neighbors: Eryaniz’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. […]
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Empowering Our Neighbors: Judy
Judy and True Gospel Food Pantry leader Rebecca Allen pictured above. Judy has been visiting the True Gospel Fellowship food distributions for two years. When we visited in March, Judy […]