Category: Feeding Seniors
-
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 […]
-
Join the fight against hunger this Hunger Action Month
This September, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) will join Feeding America and its nationwide network of food banks to bring attention to the issue of hunger during Hunger Action Month. […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
2024 CSFP 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 Commodity Supplemental Food […]
-
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” […]
-
FAKH Announces new partnership in Christian County to serve food-insecure seniors
Feb.27, 2023 – Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) has announced a new strategic partnership with Pennyrile Allied Community Services (PACS) to better serve seniors facing hunger in Christian County, Kentucky. […]
-
2023 USDA 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 […]
-
Agency Spotlight: Russell County Senior Center
FAKH currently works with five partner agencies in Russell County to serve families, seniors, and children who don’t always know where their next meal will come from. One of those […]