New research outlines gaps and opportunities to end food insecurity in Kentuckiana
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Nearly half of our neighbors in Kentuckiana choose between paying for food and paying their utility bills, according to new research from Dare to Care Food Bank. The organization partnered with IQS Research for a multi-year project to better understand individuals who receive food from food pantries in its 13-county […]
Dare to Care rallies record number of volunteers, community partners to end hunger in Kentuckiana
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Dare to Care mobilized more than 500 volunteers and community partners across Kentucky and Southern Indiana to end hunger this September in honor of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a nationwide effort to raise awareness around hunger and inspire communities to act. Dare to Care volunteers, community retail […]
Food insecurity rises dramatically across the U.S., Kentuckiana
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky The number of people living in food insecure households in the United States grew drastically in 2022. In the U.S. 1 in 7 people, including 1 in 5 children live in food insecure households, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In total, 44 million […]
Lexington’s new “Mobile Market” prepares to address food insecurity, lack of healthy food options
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton recently announced the City of Lexington’s new “Mobile Market” – a program designed to address food insecurity among residents — is preparing to hit the streets throughout Lexington beginning in July. A recommendation made by the Mayor’s Commission for Racial Justice and Equality in 2020 called […]
Close out National Volunteer Month by lending a hand
By Emma Collins, Building Kentucky April is National Volunteer Month — when nonprofits and community organizations celebrate the impact volunteers have on their communities. Volunteers are key to making sure organizations everywhere can provide the essential services they do. While April is a great time to appreciate them, it’s also a great time to consider […]