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 […]
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 […]
TowerPinkster celebrates opening of New Albany office
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky TowerPinkster, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm celebrated the opening of its New Albany office on Thursday, Oct. 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. With offices in New Albany and Louisville, TowerPinkster supports projects throughout the region. Speakers included New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan, TowerPinkster Chief Executive Officer Bjorn […]
Stock Yards Bank & Trust wins 2022 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup Award
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Recognized as one of the nation’s top performing community banks, Stock Yards Bank & Trust has been named a winner of the 2022 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup. Only 22 banks in the United States received the award. “At Stock Yards, we know putting our customers first — and ensuring […]