Tag: agency partner
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Thanksgiving season brings higher grocery costs and increased demand for food resources among Kentuckians
November, 2024 – As Thanksgiving approaches, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) is once again seeing demand for food resources at levels comparable to those during the COVID-19 pandemic. While holiday seasons often bring attention to hunger and food insecurity, the need for food support across the Commonwealth is a reality that extends far beyond the…
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Scottsville Church of Christ expands services in partnership with FAKH to combat hunger in Allen County
July 22, 2024 – Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) announced a significant transition in the ongoing effort to combat food insecurity in Allen County. True Gospel Fellowship Church, an agency partner of FAKH since 1998, is passing the baton to Scottsville Church of Christ to further support the community’s growing need. Scottsville Church of Christ…
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Agency Spotlight: Lyon County Housing Authority
November 6, 2017 – The Lyon County Housing Authority in Eddyville, KY is just one of the partner agencies we work with in Lyon County to ensure that the needs of local senior citizens are met. Each month staff members and volunteers distribute 50-60 boxes of food to those in their community. These boxes are part…
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County Spotlight: Trigg County
According to a Feeding America study, approximately 1 in 7 people living in Trigg County (14.0%) are food-insecure. This means that while they might not be going completely without food, they don’t always know when or where that food will come from. To help alleviate this uncertainty, we operate several programs in the county to…
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Agency Spotlight: State Street Baptist Church
But Stephanie and those at State Street Baptist Church provide more than just food assistance to those in their area. The agency also offers rent assistance, bill payment assistance, and other services when funds are available. “To see the look on their faces when we are able to help them is so rewarding,” says Stephanie.…
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County Spotlight: Fulton County
Like the peninsula, there are many people in Fulton County who look no different than the rest of the community. But on second look, you’ll notice that roughly 1 in 5 people there (21%) are food-insecure. This means that while they might not be going completely without food, they don’t always know when or where…
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Agency Spotlight: Nelson County Community Clinic
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County Spotlight: Casey County
August 31, 2017 – There are many aspects about Casey County, Kentucky that embody the southern way of life: their close proximity to Lake Cumberland and Green River has given the area gorgeous scenery;1 the three decade old “Casey County Apple Festival” is home to the world’s largest apple pie;2 and the community is full…
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Agency Spotlight: Trinity Baptist Church
August 7, 2017 – Lori Masing has often witnessed people in her own community struggling to find food to support themselves and their families. That is why a little over three years ago she began working for Trinity Baptist Church in Paducah, KY. As Food Director, Lori is responsible for ordering items for their food…
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County Spotlight: Meade County
July 25, 2017 – When Meade County, Kentucky was being settled in the early 1800’s, it was seen as a place teeming with agricultural promise. Settlers were attracted to the area by the abundant fish and wild game, as well as the quality soil that was good for growing corn and other crops. The ideal location…