Category: News
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Aetna Better Health of Kentucky enters $250,000 partnership with FAKH on Hunger Action Day
September 10, 2024 – During Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland’s (FAKH) annual Hunger Action Day event, FAKH and Aetna Better Health of Kentucky (Aetna) announced a groundbreaking $250,000 partnership aimed at […]
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Feeding Kentucky kicks off Hunger Action Month at Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland
August 28, 2024 – Feeding Kentucky today kicked off Hunger Action Month at Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) in Elizabethtown, KY. by urging Kentuckians to join the fight to eliminate […]
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Rise in Food Insecurity Affects Over 176,000 Kentuckians in the Heartland, New Data Shows
August 12, 2024 – The latest Map the Meal Gap data from Feeding America reveals a troubling surge in food insecurity across Kentucky’s Heartland. In 2022, 176,270 people in Feeding […]
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Calvary Care Center kicks off food distribution in new Bowling Green facility
Recipient of $93,000 investment from Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland Bowling Green – Calvary Care Center, an agency partner of Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH), celebrated a significant milestone on Monday […]
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Applying for Replacement KY SNAP Benefits Following Memorial Day Weekend Storms
May 30, 2024 – Following recent storms that impacted tens of thousands of Kentuckians – causing structural damage and extended periods without power – the Kentucky Department for Community-Based Services […]
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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland honors Volunteers for dedication to feeding neighbors
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) hosted its annual Volunteer Luncheon Friday afternoon at the Hardin County Extension Office 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.
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Commits $466,200 to Extend Partnership with FAKH and distribute fresh produce to local neighbors.
Latest funding boosts the “Serving Up Fresh” program, ensuring access to fresh, nutritious food for local families; total donations exceed $1.1M since 2019 Dec. 14, 2023 – Feeding America, Kentucky’s […]
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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland announces new Executive Director – Charles Dennis
Nov. 21, 2023 – Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) proudly welcomes Charles Dennis as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2024. Dennis, a seasoned professional with over two […]
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FAKH announces new school food pantry partnership to feed local kids
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) has announced partnerships with Allen, Caldwell, Logan, Russell and Washington County School Districts, as well as Caverna Independent School District to support a new School […]
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139,020 Kentuckians face food insecurity in the FAKH region, new data shows
The latest Map the Meal Gap data from Feeding America shows that 139,020 people in Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland’s (FAKH) 42-county service area were food insecure in 2021. The United […]