Category: News
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Kentucky National Guard Extended thru May 2020 to Help Food Banks
The Kentucky National Guard have been activated by Governor Andy Beshear to the food banks in Kentucky, including Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH). The duties for the Kentucky National Guard […]
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Kentucky National Guard Activated to Help Food Banks
The Kentucky National Guard have been activated by Governor Andy Beshear to the food banks in Kentucky, including Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH). The duties for the Kentucky National Guard […]
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Volunteer Center Changes Policies in Response to COVID-19
As of Monday, March 16, FAKH will only allow scheduled adult volunteer groups at the Volunteer Center, 300 Peterson Drive, Elizabethtown. This change is in effect until further notice due […]
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FEEDING AMERICA, KENTUCKY’S HEARTLAND RESPONDS WITH PLANS TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
As the regional food bank for 42 central, south central and western Kentucky counties, including Hardin County, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) is prepared to work with community partners and […]
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Lusters Leave Behind Legacy of Caring & Compassion
In 2019, FAKH became a receipient of George and Hazel Luster’s kindness and generosity for many years to come. In a first-of-its-kind gift to the nonprofit organization, the Lusters donated […]
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County Spotlight: Christian County
In its 222 year history, Christian County has been known for a variety of things. Many know it as the location of Ft. Campbell, an Army post which is home […]
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Kentucky Farmers Needed for Farms to Food Banks Program
State program in ninth year works to reduce food waste by involving farmers As the 2019 growing season in Kentucky kicks off, the ninth annual Farms to Food Banks […]
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The Reality about Education and Hunger
As an organization, we often say “hunger has no face”. We do this to remind others that those struggling with hunger aren’t just the homeless, jobless, or uneducated. In fact, […]
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Children More Likely to Face Hunger
Map the Meal Gap 2019, the latest report by Feeding America® on food insecurity and the cost of food at both the county and congressional district level, was recently released. […]
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3 Ways to Support FAKH in May
We are participating in Kentucky Gives Day again this year. The event, a 24-hour online giving campaign, begins at midnight (EST) and continues through 11:59 p.m. on May 14. All […]