Tag: Backpack Program
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Elizabethtown eateries support FAKH’s campaign to feed kids.
June 21, 2024 – Elizabethtown eateries J.R. Neighbors and The Original Impellizzeri’s Pizza have pledged to support Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) during their second annual Pasta Bowl campaign. The […]
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New Map the Meal Gap Report shows nearly 55,000 children in FAKH region face food insecurity
In this year’s report, there is a notable escalation in childhood food insecurity in FAKH’s service region compared to previous years. In the FAKH service area, last year’s study identified […]
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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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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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FAKH BackPack program expands to help Kentucky kids facing hunger
n the coming weeks, school will begin across Kentucky’s Heartland. The free school meals students depend on are no longer available, unless their family qualifies through a lengthy application process which hinges on their income. If a family is above the income requirements, then they will have to pay full or reduced price for school…
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Fall 2017 “Give a Day for Hunger” Event
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KY Gives Day Raises Over $8,000 for FAKH
On April 18th, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland participated in the fifth annual KY Gives Day. This event, hosted by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network, is a 24-hour online giving campaign to benefit nonprofits […]
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FAKH Participating in 2017 KY Gives Day
For the fourth year in a row, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland will be participating in Kentucky Gives Day, a 24-hour online giving campaign to benefit nonprofits across the state. This year’s even […]
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Help Fight Child Hunger One Bag at a Time
Due to the lack of resources many of their families face, these children often rely on the meals they are able to get at school for most of their nutritional […]
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Spring 2017 Give a Day for Hunger Event Numbers