Category: Feeding Kids
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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland expands summer feeding programming
Summer break should be about playing in the sun and making memories, but for too many families, it’s about hungry kids without the support of school meals. Guardians know all too well the pressure of providing nourishing meals for growing kids. And not every school district can provide that much-needed support outside of regular sessions.…
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Responding to a crisis: How FAKH addressed the sudden increase of food insecurity due to the government shutdown
When the federal government shutdown on October 1, 2025, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland was flooded with questions but one thing was clear- we were going to do our best to feed our neighbors. Who was affected:FAKH serves 200+ agency partners in 42 counties to provide food for neighbors fighting food insecurity. Before the government shutdown,…
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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 a partnership between Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) and the Green County Public Library in Greensburg, Kentucky, Green County families now have a new source…
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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 (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicaid, two essential programs that help people afford groceries and access health care. These programs are often lifelines for Kentuckians…
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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 tough times—especially here in Kentucky’s rural communities. It feeds people, supports local businesses, and reduces pressure on already stretched food banks like Feeding America, Kentucky’s…
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Celebrate FAKH’s Pasta Bowl campaign with a delicious sauce from Impellizzeri’s
The report also reveals that childhood food insecurity is not only widespread in our region, but is also on the rise. In the FAKH service area, last year’s study identified four counties with childhood food insecurity rates exceeding 20%. However, this year, an alarming 36 counties within our service area report childhood food insecurity rates…
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Elizabethtown eateries support FAKH’s campaign to feed kids.
June 21, 2024 – Elizabethtown eateries J.R. Neighbors and The Original Impellizzeri’s Pizza have pledged to support Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) during their second annual Pasta Bowl campaign. The annual summer campaign is designed to combat childhood food insecurity within FAKH’s 42-county service area. Every donation goes directly towards supporting Feeding Kids programs, including…
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2024 Summer EBT for KY families to help against childhood hunger
June 12, 2024 – The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) is a U.S. federal assistance program designed to address the issue of food insecurity among students during the summer months. This program will help provide grocery benefits to eligible families with school aged children. Families will receive $120 per child, loaded onto the participating family’s…
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New Map the Meal Gap Report shows nearly 55,000 children in FAKH region face food insecurity
In this year’s report, there is a notable escalation in childhood food insecurity in FAKH’s service region compared to previous years. In the FAKH service area, last year’s study identified four counties with childhood food insecurity rates exceeding 20%. However, this year, a staggering 36 counties within FAKH’s service area report childhood food insecurity rates…
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The Washington Co. School Pantry & FAKH – Feeding Kids for the future
In Washington County something special is happening within the walls of the local school district. During the 2023-2024 school year, six school districts across our service area – Allen, Caldwell, Caverna, Logan, Russell and Washington – partnered with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) to establish on-campus food pantries for pre-k through 12th grade students and…