Bowling Green, Kentucky, August 21, 2025
News Summary
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is launching a new food acquisition and distribution hub in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The facility, located at 182 Ambassador Drive, spans 12,000 square feet and aims to enhance food distribution services across a 42-county area. This expansion is part of the organization’s mission to combat food insecurity, with an event set for September 9 to raise community awareness. The new hub will support local retailers and improve access to fresh food for over 21,000 individuals struggling with food insecurity in Warren County.
Bowling Green, Kentucky Expands Food Distribution Efforts
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) is expanding its operations with a new food acquisition and distribution hub in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enhancing its capability to serve families in Central and Western Kentucky. This new facility is strategically located at 182 Ambassador Drive and is part of the organization’s mission to combat food insecurity, especially in underserved areas.
The Bowling Green hub, measuring 12,000 square feet, aims to improve food distribution throughout FAKH’s extensive 42-county service area. This new center represents a significant investment in local resources, emphasizing the importance of providing fresh food and necessities to those in need.
FAKH has announced a Hunger Action Day event scheduled for September 9 at the new facility. This event will raise awareness and mobilize support for hunger-related issues in the region. Executive Director Charles Dennis confirmed that the expansion reflects the organization’s growth in service routes, which now extend to Bowling Green after previously operating from a distribution center located in Elizabethtown.
The operational growth was facilitated by a grant dedicated to increasing capacity for food acquisition and distribution efforts, reinforcing FAKH’s longstanding commitment to addressing food insecurity since its inception in 1982. The organization collaborates with over 200 agency partners to redistribute food efficiently across its network.
In the fiscal year 2025, FAKH distributed an impressive 20.5 million pounds of food, equivalent to approximately 17 million meals for those facing food insecurity, including a considerable number of individuals in the Bowling Green area. Specifically, 21,830 individuals in Warren County are affected by food insecurity, of which about 6,400 are children.
The new facility is expected to strengthen partnerships with local retailers, reducing food waste and enhancing the regularity of fresh food distributions. The expansion is characterized as an unwavering commitment to ensure that no resident of Kentucky has to question the availability of their next meal. It is important to note that despite this new hub, existing operations in Elizabethtown will continue to remain the core of FAKH’s operations.
Anticipated to be fully operational by October 2025, this new hub will play a vital role in uplifting the community and ensuring that resources are appropriately tailored to meet growing needs in the region.
Key Statistics
- New facility located at 182 Ambassador Drive, Bowling Green, KY
- Size of facility: 12,000 square feet
- Fiscal Year 2025 Food Distribution: 20.5 million pounds (17 million meals)
- Individuals facing food insecurity in Warren County: Approximately 21,830
- Children facing food insecurity in Warren County: Approximately 6,400
Background Context
This expansion comes as part of FAKH’s overall strategy to enhance its food distribution capabilities and underscores the demand for food assistance in the region. Founded in 1982, FAKH has established itself as a principal organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and addressing food scarcity within Central and Western Kentucky. Through partnerships, community outreach, and distribution efforts, FAKH continues to make strides in ensuring food security for vulnerable populations.
FAQs
What is Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland?
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and supporting food-insecure families in Central and Western Kentucky.
Where is the new facility located?
The new facility is located at 182 Ambassador Drive, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
When will the new facility be fully operational?
The Bowling Green facility is expected to become fully operational by October 2025.
How many individuals experience food insecurity in Warren County?
Approximately 21,830 individuals in Warren County face food insecurity, including about 6,400 children.
What was the food distribution amount for FY 2025?
In fiscal year 2025, FAKH distributed approximately 20.5 million pounds of food, equating to about 17 million meals.
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Additional Resources
- WBKO: Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland Announces New Bowling Green Food Distribution Hub
- Kentucky Today: Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland to Open Bowling Green Hub
- PMG: Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland to Open Bowling Green Hub
- WNKY: Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland Leases Warehouse for New Distro Center
- BG Daily News: WCPS To Go Meal Program Strives to Meet Widespread Need for Area Kids
- Wikipedia: Food Insecurity in the United States
- Google Search: Feeding America
- Google Scholar: Food Distribution Kentucky
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Insecurity
- Google News: Feeding America Kentucky
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