Tag: county spotlight
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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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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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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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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…
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County Spotlight: Washington County
June 27, 2017 – Despite being just 301 square miles, Washington County, Kentucky has been home to many “firsts” throughout the years: It was the first county established in Kentucky; It was the first place where Jacob Beam, founder of Jim Beam, sold a barrel of whiskey1; And It was home to the first Dollar…
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County Spotlight: Marshall County
May 24, 2017 – Marshall County, Kentucky has been the birthplace of several people of note since it was founded nearly 175 years ago1. Joe Creason, a journalist who wrote columns documenting the lives of everyday Kentuckians for The Courier-Journal, was born in Benton2, 3. Robert Grubbs, a 2005 recipient of the Nobel Prize in…
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County Spotlight: Edmonson County
April 25, 2017 – Edmonson County, Kentucky was formed in 1825 from land given by neighboring Barren, Hart, and Warren counties. The 308 square miles of land and water were named for Captain John Edmonson, an American Revolutionary War veteran1. However, Captain Edmonson was soon overshadowed by something hidden from plain sight, Mammoth Cave. As…
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County Spotlight: Ballard County
Ballard County is one of the 42 counties served by our organization. According to a Feeding America study, approximately 1 in 7 people living in Ballard County (14.5%) 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…
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Tackling Hunger in Clinton County: How FAKH is Making a Difference
February 21, 2017 – According to one website, Clinton County, Kentucky is described as “196 square miles of scenic farmland, mountains for hiking, and lakes to enjoy.”1 Nestled between Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow Lake on the Tennessee border, Clinton County embodies the life of “small town USA” in many ways: people are friendly, life…