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GO Pantry forms fund partnership with Horizon Community Funds in effort to expand impact

June 4, 20230

GO Pantry has launched a new fund in partnership with Horizon Community Funds. This fund will help GO Pantry continue…

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Florence Christian Church meets the community’s growing food needs thanks to a grant from Wellcare

August 12, 2022August 11, 20222

In March 2020, Florence Christian Church supplied 97 households with free food. Since then, the numbers have steadily increased, reaching…

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Dustin Pugel: For Kentuckians facing hunger, this summer brings a triple threat

July 14, 2022July 13, 20220

If you’ve gone grocery shopping in Kentucky lately, you saw prices in every aisle that were likely the highest you’ve…

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Kentucky farmers help combat rising food insecurity with Farm to Food Banks, providing fresh produce

January 29, 2022January 28, 20220

By Nadia Ramlagen Public News Service More than 300 Kentucky farmers participated in the state’s Farms to Food Banks program…

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Coronavirus Relief Fund address student hunger, educational setbacks, homelessness and more

June 28, 2021June 27, 20210

Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has granted $15,000 to FUEL NKU, $2,700 to UpSpring, and $1,250 to Esperanza Latino…

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Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book gives insight into how lives of children and families can be improved

March 6, 2021March 5, 20210

By Josie Shriver NKyTribune reporter The Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book, in its 30th year, provides the numbers behind…

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Quarles encourages Kentuckians to keep state’s hungry in mind during season of giving

December 22, 2020December 20, 20200

In this season of giving, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles encourages Kentuckians to remember Kentucky food banks and their…

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Need More Acres Farm owners grow fresh, healthy food, tout food justice; eat more fruits, vegetables

July 20, 2020July 19, 20200

By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Kentucky farmer Michelle Howell is passionate about providing fresh food to all, no matter…

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Food insecure in Kentucky? Not if UK Cooperative Extension has a say in the battle against hunger

July 19, 2020July 18, 20200

By Carol Lea Spence University of Kentucky As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the state, sickening people, shuttering businesses, closing…

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Georgetown College football player using his feet to raise money, combat racial discrimination and hunger

June 15, 2020June 14, 20200

Time and a passion can be a beautiful combination. Georgetown College football player Branden Leff is discovering this. The junior…

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Study reveals children in Central, Eastern Kentucky more likely to face hunger than overall population

June 6, 2020June 5, 20200

God’s Pantry Food Bank announced the release of Map the Meal Gap 2020, the latest report by Feeding America on…

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New reports show food insecurity among adults in Kentucky is among the highest in nation

May 14, 2019May 13, 20190

As part of Older Americans Month, Feeding Kentucky and God’s Pantry Food Bank released the Hunger Among Adults Age 50-59…

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Bill Straub: ‘Tis the season; since lots of kids are hungry, can we figure out a way to feed them?

December 6, 2018December 5, 20181

‘Tis the season, as they say, and Kentuckians caught up in the spirit are ready to spread the sort of…

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Dustin Pugel: Anti-poverty, anti-hunger, pro-health SNAP puts food on tables, needs no barriers

November 23, 2018November 21, 20180

This holiday season, as Kentuckians celebrate with friends and family around the table, we must also remember the impact policy…

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Kentucky State Police accepting ‘Cram the Cruiser’ donations for holiday food drive for families in need

November 21, 2018November 20, 20180

The Kentucky State Police will begin accepting donations today for its ninth annual “Cram the Cruiser” holiday food drive. 
Designed…

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Candace McGraw: Let’s work together so our neighbors have plenty to eat and a safe place to live

November 18, 2018November 17, 20180

As Thanksgiving soon approaches, I, like many of you, am blessed to be looking forward to spending time with family…

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Ag Commissioner Quarles opens new front on hunger in Kentucky: summer meals for children

January 9, 2018January 8, 20181

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles unveiled an initiative that will open a new front on combating food insecurity: summer meals for…

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Food insecurity in the region: Health survey shows sobering 2 in 10 are hungry or close to hunger

September 28, 2017September 27, 20171

More than 2 in 10 adults in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (24 percent) have experienced food insecurity in the…

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St. E and GO Pantry team up to collect, distribute basic food to kids to help stave off summer hunger

May 27, 2017May 26, 20170

St. Elizabeth Healthcare partnered with local nonprofit GO Pantry in May to collect basic food items to help children in…

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Gov. Bevin announces National Governors Assoc. Partnership to reduce child hunger in Kentucky

May 18, 2017May 17, 20170

Gov. Matt Bevin today announced that the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) has selected Kentucky as…

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Ryan Quarles: Our ultimate goal is to raise awareness of the hunger problem in Kentucky; rally in Frankfort

January 17, 20170

The Kentucky Hunger Initiative got off to a great start in 2016. We convened the Hunger Task Force, a group…

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Ryan Quarles: Having Kentuckians go hungry is unacceptable — be sure to do your part to help

November 29, 2016November 28, 20160

The holiday season is well under way. Many of you enjoyed a bountiful Thanksgiving feast with your loved ones and…

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