Category: News
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2026 FAKH Spring Newsletter
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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland expands summer feeding programming
Summer break should be about playing in the sun and making memories, but for too many families, it’s about hungry kids without the support of school meals. Guardians know all too well the pressure of providing nourishing meals for growing kids. And not every school district can provide that much-needed support outside of regular sessions.…
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Hunger doesn’t wait, see food rescue in motion
For one in six people in Kentucky’s Heartland, the daily struggle of caring for family, fulfilling a job, and managing life has an additional burden: food insecurity. This is the shared concern among the 47 million neighbors in the U.S. – including 14 million children – facing food insecurity. At the same time, more than…
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Where Shepherd’s Pie Feeds More Than Hunger
On any given Tuesday in the small town of Magnolia, cars line up outside Magnolia Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Inside, Shepherd’s Pie Food Pantry hums with volunteers sorting produce, and packing boxes. Magnolia spans three counties: Green, Hart and LaRue, and is considered a geographical food desert. For many neighbors, a trip to the grocery store…
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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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New Grant Funding Helps Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland Rescue More Food From Local Grocers
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY – Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) announced today a grant from Walmart and Feeding America®, part of a continuing, multi-year partnership to strengthen food donation efforts between food banks, partner agencies and local retailers. Funded by Walmart and awarded to 13 food banks in the Feeding America network of local food banks, the Retail…
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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…