Category: Feeding
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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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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. Now in its 18th year, this initiative shines a spotlight on the millions of Americans who face food insecurity. FAKH invites everyone to take part…
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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 challenges many seniors face, including food insecurity. According to the latest Map the Meal Gap study from Feeding America, nearly 131,500 seniors in Kentucky face…
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New Hub, More Hope: Expanding The Fight Against Hunger in Kentucky’s Heartland
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) is taking a major step forward in its mission to combat hunger across central and western Kentucky. This year, the organization will open a brand-new hub facility in Bowling Green, a move designed to better serve families facing food insecurity throughout the region. The announcement comes as FAKH prepares to…
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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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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland honors volunteers during annual luncheon
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) hosted its annual Volunteer Luncheon Friday afternoon at the Pritchard Community Center in Elizabethtown. The event celebrated the contributions of FAKH volunteers who have supported the organization’s mission to combat food insecurity across its 42-county service area in the last year. In 2024, over 2,000 individuals volunteered at the organization’s…