Tag: food and health
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FAKH is furthering Equitable Access to Nutritious Food
Food is health; it supports a person’s growth, productivity and wellness, as well as reducing the risk of illnesses like diabetes, depression, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. At FAKH […]
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Commits $466,200 to Extend Partnership with FAKH and distribute fresh produce to local neighbors.
Latest funding boosts the “Serving Up Fresh” program, ensuring access to fresh, nutritious food for local families; total donations exceed $1.1M since 2019 Dec. 14, 2023 – Feeding America, Kentucky’s […]
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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 is Nourishing Communities through Farms to Food Banks Program
In the heart of Kentucky, the Farms to Food Banks (F2FB) program has emerged as a consistent beacon of hope, not only for local farmers struggling with surplus produce but […]
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Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Awards $25,800 to Support Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland Rx Pantry Program
The Molina Healthcare Foundation, in conjunction with Passport by Molina Healthcare (Passport), announced a $25,800 commitment to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) RX Pantry Pilot Program. The initiative is designed to improve food security and dietary intake for Kentuckians battling hunger. A total of 588 patients have been served in the first three months of…
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Celebrate National Canned Food Month with FAKH
Did you know that February is National Canned Food Month? Celebrating this month is a big deal to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) as each year we distribute 18 million […]
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Food or Medical Care?
But luckily, through the help of our partner agencies and supporters, we can work together to make these tradeoffs less frequent. By providing them with a stable source of food […]
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Agency Spotlight: Nelson County Community Clinic
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Eating Healthy Isn’t Always An Option
It’s fair to say that we all make poor food choices from time to time. Whether that’s stopping at McDonald’s for dinner after a busy day, eating more than your […]