Governor Andy Beshear recognized September as Hunger Action Month during his Team Kentucky Update Thursday, noting that at least 710,000 Kentuckians are facing food insecurity.
“That’s one in six people across our state, and it includes one in five children, and the Commonwealth continues to have the nation’s highest rate of hunger among older adults,” Beshear said. “These aren’t just statistics. They’re our neighbors, our family, and our friends.”
The governor noted actions taken by the state to help address hunger issues along with challenges such as cuts to SNAP benefits. He said your local food bank needs help “now more than ever,” and encouraged Kentuckians to reach out and support their neighbors in need.
“If you’ve been waiting to find that cause that you can jump into, this is one that’s worth it,” Beshear said. “When you do it, you’re helping everybody, and you’re helping them solely based on need.”
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland Marketing and Communications Manager Manda Barger says 21.1 percent of children in the region struggle with food insecurity, with numbers for the region and Hardin County both trending higher than national averages.
FAKH has multiple opportunities to donate or volunteer.
“A lot of people can also just advocate, get this information out there,” Barger said. “We don’t want this to be a hidden issue in our community. We want to make sure that people who need help are getting it, but also that we are aware of the problems that members of our community are facing.”
Visit www.feedingamericaky.org for more information.
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