Disabled by hip damage and other health conditions, JD Charles of Eastern Kentucky said the $23 a month he received in SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) helped him get by. “Usually by the last of the month, I’m broke,” said Charles, 59, who lives on Social Security disability income. “I always used that […]
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Regional food programs feed thousands experiencing food insecurity in NKY
Nearly 18,000 seniors and families have been served meals in recent efforts to address food insecurity in Northern Kentucky, Northern Kentucky Area Development District officials said. A family experiencing food insecurity doesn’t have access to enough food — or healthy enough food — due to social and/or economic conditions, according to the United States Department […]
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Register to be a summer food sponsor for families in need
Many families rely on free or reduced meals during the school year, but when school is out for the summer, that dependence can be tricky. According to the Kentucky Department of Education, historically for every seven free or reduced-price lunches served during the school year, only one lunch is served in the summer months. The […]
