Tag: health and nutrition
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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland partners with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Deliver Fresh Produce as Grocery Prices Rise
October 22, 2024 – Families continue to feel the squeeze at the checkout line, and the cost of making healthy food choices adds another layer of strain to already stretched budgets. The need for relief is tremendous, and that’s why the partnership between Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield…
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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 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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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.
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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 share of donuts at the staff meeting, or cooling off with an ice cold Coke instead of water. None of us eat the way we…
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Not All Food is Created Equal
The average grocery store in the United States has over 38,000 items to choose from. But having a lot of choices doesn’t always make things easier. As the late President JFK said, “To whom much is given, much is required.” This overwhelming number of food items can make it hard for anyone to come home…
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Fighting More Than Just Hunger
Between last month being National Heart Awareness Month and March being National Nutrition Month, there has been even more focus placed on the health of our society lately. As you may or may not realize, most of the health issues plaguing our country aren’t caused by one single factor. Obesity is not just caused by…