Category: Health and Nutrition
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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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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 health. At Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH), we not only work to provide food for those in need across our 42-county region, but we are…
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Celebrate National Canned Food Month with FAKH
Did you know that February is National Canned Food Month? Celebrating this month is a big deal to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) as each year we distribute 18 million pounds of food, with over 60% of that food being cans or other nonperishable items. Canned foods often get a bad rap, but they actually…