Tag: food and health
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Hunger doesn’t wait, see food rescue in motion
For one in six people in Kentucky’s Heartland, the daily struggle of caring for family, fulfilling a job, and managing life has an additional burden: food insecurity. This is the shared concern among the 47 million neighbors in the U.S. – including 14 million children – facing food insecurity. At the same time, more than…
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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 we believe that everyone deserves equitable access to nutritious food, regardless of their circumstances, and our vision statement reflects that commitment – “To provide equitable…
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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 Heartland (FAKH) today announced a significant pledge from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare in Kentucky. This generous commitment of $466,200 will extend their…
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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 Pantry Pilot Program within these school systems. The program seeks to improve food security among students and their families by providing perishable and non-perishable food…
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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 also for families in need of fresh, nutritious options on their plates. A Glimpse Into the Farms to Food Banks Program The Farms to Food…
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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 pounds of food, with over 60% of that food being cans or other nonperishable items. Canned foods often get a bad rap, but they actually…
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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 for themselves and their family, they can now focus their limited resources on other basic needs – such as medical care.