White House nationwide ‘food as medicine’ strategy will help expand local efforts in Kentucky
By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Public News Service The White House is recommending “food as medicine” as part of a new…
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Bill Straub: There’s stupid and there’s mega-stupid, so credit legislators for hungry kids going hungrier
In the movie Heathers, a dark comedy released 34 years ago, believe it or not, a character named Veronica, played…
Dustin Pugel: For Kentuckians facing hunger, this summer brings a triple threat
If you’ve gone grocery shopping in Kentucky lately, you saw prices in every aisle that were likely the highest you’ve…
Jessica Klein: Kentuckians are thankful for this year’s food relief, but hunger isn’t off the table
The holidays are aa time of celebration for families across the Commonwealth. With an increase in statewide vaccination rates, Kentuckians…
Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack says U.S. taking steps to boost federal nutrition assistance programs
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Department of Agriculture is making sure children have enough to eat this summer,…
Need More Acres Farm owners grow fresh, healthy food, tout food justice; eat more fruits, vegetables
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Kentucky farmer Michelle Howell is passionate about providing fresh food to all, no matter…
Gov. Beshear announces more actions aimed at protecting Kentucky families in COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Andy Beshear Wednesday announced more actions he is taking to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Cathe Dykstra: Investing in Kentucky’s single-mother students will strengthen Commonwealth’s economy
Kentucky’s economy is changing: this year, an estimated 60 percent of jobs will require post-secondary education. Accordingly, Kentucky has set…
John Mountjoy: 2020 census is critical for Head Start in Kentucky; it determines the level of funding
In April of next year, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin the decennial census of every household in the United…
Dustin Pugel: Be thankful for SNAP’s role in the state, as food brings us together this Thanksgiving
Food brings us together and creates the conditions to be healthy and happy. As we give thanks this season, let’s…
New data shows Kentucky has 93,000 young people who are considered obese, third highest in nation
In Kentucky, 93,600 young people ages 10 to 17 have obesity, according to new data included in the State of…
Commentary: Farm family speaks out against proposed SNAP rule; public comment ends Sept. 23
By Rae Strobel and Adam Barr Barr Farms As farmers who raise high quality fresh, organic vegetables, we want anyone…
Deep study finds only 36% affected by KY’s proposed Medicaid work rule aren’t meeting them already
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin says “hundreds of thousands” of able-bodied adult Kentuckians on Medicaid should…
Changes to SNAP program leave thousand of Kentuckians struggling with food access
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Thousands of Kentuckians classified as able-bodied adults without dependents are losing Supplemental Nutritional Assistance…
Urban Institute study: Rapid loss of benefits means more food instability; able-bodied leaving SNAP
Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) who receive SNAP benefits in Kentucky may be leaving the program at higher rates due…
Dustin Pugel: Kentuckians need more from economy so stop blaming the safety net and get to work
As decision-makers go after the very assistance that hundreds of thousands of low-income Kentuckians use to help make ends meet,…
Pew Charitable Trusts: States almost ready to press the ‘panic button’ as federal shutdown rolls on
By Matt Vasilogambros Pew Charitable Trusts President Donald Trump’s warning that the partial federal government shutdown could last “for months or…
Partial government shutdown prompts early release of Kentucky assistance food benefits
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is giving an update to food benefits recipients because of the…
Addition of $42 million to block grant will help KY families with young children, child care providers
Families with young children and child care providers will benefit from federal funding and new state regulations that became effective…
Dustin Pugel: Anti-poverty, anti-hunger, pro-health SNAP puts food on tables, needs no barriers
This holiday season, as Kentuckians celebrate with friends and family around the table, we must also remember the impact policy…
Commentary: Kentucky organizations urge protection of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
By Dustin Pugel Policy Analyst, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy One in seven Kentuckians has food on their table in…
Commentary: Protecting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Farm Bill is essential
By Dustin Pugel One in seven Kentuckians has food on their table in part thanks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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