Organizations working to educate families served by food banks on how to manage Type 2 diabetes
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service While helping to reduce hunger throughout the state, some advocacy groups also are spreading…
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Circuit Court Clerk Middleton’s office takes second place in annual Commonwealth of Kentucky Bowl
Kenton County Circuit Court Clerk John Middleton’s office took second place statewide in the second annual Commonwealth of Kentucky Bowl…
Commissioner Quarles’ appeal to USDA contributes to purchase of up to 13 million gallons of milk
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase 11-13 million gallons of…
Commentary: Coalition of Kentucky organizations oppose food assistance cuts in Farm Bill
One in seven Kentuckians has food on their table in part thanks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The…
Hunger Initiative’s ‘Serving Up Solutions’ dinner raises $39,000 for two state anti-hunger organizations
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced that a benefit dinner featuring a bipartisan cross-section of Kentucky leaders raised $39,000 for two…
Ag Commissioner Quarles opens new front on hunger in Kentucky: summer meals for children
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles unveiled an initiative that will open a new front on combating food insecurity: summer meals for…
Serving Up Solutions Dinner in Frankfort will benefit Kentucky’s hungry, focus on finding answers
United States Ambassador Kelly Craft, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President Joe Craft, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, State Representative Phillip Pratt,…
Sec. of State Grimes presents inaugural Commonwealth of Kentucky Bowl to food drive winners, including NKADD
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and representatives from the Kentucky Association of Food Banks (KAFB) and the Kentucky Council…
KY Dept. of Agriculture proposes legislation to provide incentives, protection in fight against hunger
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has come forward with legislation to help businesses and individuals who wish to donate…
Ryan Quarles: Our ultimate goal is to raise awareness of the hunger problem in Kentucky; rally in Frankfort
The Kentucky Hunger Initiative got off to a great start in 2016. We convened the Hunger Task Force, a group…
Agriculture Commissioner kicks off Hunger Task Force meetings at Campbell County Extension Office
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Hunger Task Force held the first of 10 regional meetings Tuesday at…
Ryan Quarles: Hungry Kentuckians need help — check off box on your tax return to commit to help
One in six Kentuckians is food insecure, which means they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active,…