Volunteers of America kicks off “Hope for the Holidays” campaign
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Volunteers of America Mid-States has kicked off its “Hope for the Holidays” campaign. You can help by donating much needed items like hygiene products, food, winter clothing, toys and more to support families in need. To see the wish list, drop off locations or to donate online, visit VOA Hope […]
Food insecurity in Kentuckiana increases by more than 30%
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Dare to Care Food Bank, Kentuckiana’s largest hunger relief network, released new data from Feeding America that mirrors increases in demand seen by local food pantries and partners. According to the annual Map the Meal Gap study, 167,950 people — nearly 13% of the region’s population — were food insecure […]