Category: Feeding Neighbors
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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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Nutrition is key to a healthier Heartland
Written by: Rhonda Gonzalez, FAKH Director of Agency Services & Programs March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to reflect on how the food choices we make affect our […]
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Celebrating Hunger-Free Kentucky Day: A Virtual Call to Action for a Hunger-Free Future
On Feb. 18, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) took part in the annual Hunger Free Kentucky Day virtually, joining food banks, community leaders, and advocates from throughout the Commonwealth in […]
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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland partners with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Deliver Fresh Produce as Grocery Prices Rise
October 22, 2024 – Families continue to feel the squeeze at the checkout line, and the cost of making healthy food choices adds another layer of strain to already stretched […]
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FAKH is furthering Equitable Access to Nutritious Food
Food is health; it supports a person’s growth, productivity and wellness, as well as reducing the risk of illnesses like diabetes, depression, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. At FAKH […]
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Join FAKH’s #FoodRescue Movement to Eliminate Waste and Feed our Neighbors
Each day, we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on reducing food waste. Each year Americans collectively discard an astonishing 133 BILLION pounds of food – that’s like […]
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2024 TEFAP Income Guidelines for Kentucky’s Heartland
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with food banks, like Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) to help people experiencing poverty and food insecurity make ends meet. The Emergency Food […]
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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland distributes food during Hunger Action Day event in Radcliff
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH), in collaboration with the City of Radcliff, hosted a remarkable Hunger Action Day event on Friday, September 15, 2023. The event, held in the Radcliff […]
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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 […]