Tag: Partner Agencies
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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 provides Grants to Build Network Capacity and Reconstruction efforts in Western KY.
Since December 10, 2021, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland has been aiding in the recovery efforts in Western Kentucky from last year’s devastating tornadoes. Now we are investing money from our Tornado Relief Fund into the reconstruction and capacity of our partner agencies. Through these grants, we aim to assist our network partners source equipment and…
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Agency Spotlight: Aaron McNeil House
We are all faced with uncertainty at one point or another. One situation no one should ever be uncertain about is where their next meal will come from. Unfortunately, this is the reality that thousands of people across our region face each and every day. Luckily, our partner agencies are there to help provide some…
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County Spotlight: Adair County
Adair County, Kentucky has been home to a few local “celebrities” since it was founded nearly 220 years ago. Among them are E.A. Diddle, former Western Kentucky University men’s basketball coach, who was born in Gradyville1,2 and Dakota Meyer, a 2011 recipient of the Medal of Honor, who was born in Columbia.1,3 But possibly…
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Agency Spotlight: The Lighthouse at Nolin Lake
The Lighthouse at Nolin Lake is just one of our partner agencies in the Mammoth Cave area that works to distribute food to their community. Each year, their food pantry provides assistance to over 500 people who are struggling to meet one of life’s basic necessities. One of the people working hard to make sure…
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County Spotlight: Butler County
Like many others across the country, Butler County, Kentucky is described as “a community where everyone knows everyone by name.”1 However, even in a small southern town where secrets seem impossible, there are things you may not know about your neighbor. You may not know that they dream of starting their own business. You…
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Agency Spotlight: Russell County Senior Center
FAKH currently works with five partner agencies in Russell County to serve families, seniors, and children who don’t always know where their next meal will come from. One of those agencies committed to making sure the needs of people, specifically senior citizens, in Jamestown and the surrounding areas are met is the Russell County Senior…
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County Spotlight: Allen County
In the 202 years since Allen County was established, a lot of changes and improvements have occurred. Several new city parks have been built, a new Justice Center has opened, and the Dumont Hill Civil War Encampment Park is being developed1. But among all of these efforts to create positive change, the issue of…
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Agency Spotlight: Taylor County Ministerial Association
During the holiday season, helping those in need is a top priority for many people, even more than usual. But for Earl Rodgers, that desire is something that motivates him all year round. Earl, a native of Campbellsville, KY, is the Chairman of the Taylor County Ministerial Association (TCMA). TCMA is one of the six…
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County Spotlight: Hart County
Although Hart County is only 418 square miles, it has a lot to offer.1 From enjoying the waters of Green River, to exploring nearby caves, to witnessing a Civil War reenactment, visitors can find something to do all year long.2 As the Hart County Visitor’s Center website says, “The season is always right to visit…