Bowling Green, August 17, 2025
News Summary
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) is set to enhance its operations with a new hub facility in Bowling Green, aimed at combating food insecurity in the region. Located at 182 Ambassador Dr., this 12,000-square-foot hub will better serve families in Central and Western Kentucky. The opening coincides with the upcoming Hunger Action Day event on September 9, which emphasizes community awareness about hunger. With over 21,000 people facing food insecurity in Warren County, this expansion is a crucial step in supporting those in need.
Bowling Green – Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) is significantly expanding its operations with the opening of a new hub facility in Bowling Green, located at 182 Ambassador Dr. This development is set to enhance support for families across Central and Western Kentucky, particularly in areas facing high levels of food insecurity.
The opening of the new hub coincides with FAKH’s plan to host a Hunger Action Day event on September 9 at the facility, reinforcing its commitment to raising awareness and addressing hunger in the community. The organization has leased a 12,000-square-foot warehouse, which will bolster its food acquisition and distribution efforts, making it easier to reach families in need.
The Bowling Green hub is expected to serve the residents of Warren County better and extend support throughout FAKH’s 42-county service area. It will operate alongside the existing Volunteer Center and Distribution Center in Elizabethtown, enhancing the organization’s collective capabilities.
Food insecurity remains a critical issue, with approximately one in six individuals within the service area affected. In fiscal year 2025, FAKH distributed 20.5 million pounds of food, equating to around 17 million meals for Kentuckians. This distribution volume is comparable to filling 455 standard semi-truck trailers with food items.
FAKH collaborates closely with over 200 agency partners to ensure food assistance reaches neighbors in need. During fiscal year 2025, the organization effectively rescued and redistributed a total of 5.4 million pounds of food, contributing to efforts designed to reduce food waste and increase the availability of fresh food.
In Warren County alone, there are 21,830 individuals experiencing food insecurity, including 6,400 children. The establishment of the Bowling Green hub is intended to directly address this pressing issue. It is noted that the expansion will not disrupt existing operations in Elizabethtown but enhance them, allowing for more effective reach to families in need.
The executive director of FAKH highlighted that this expansion represents an opportunity to strengthen community engagement and support an even greater number of families finding themselves in difficult situations. FAKH has been dedicated to fighting food insecurity since 1982, focusing on collecting and redistributing food that is safe for consumption but no longer meets retail standards.
In summary, the new hub facility in Bowling Green will allow FAKH to distribute food more effectively and improve the overall efficiency of food rescue operations, ultimately aiming to alleviate food insecurity in Central and Western Kentucky.
FAQ
- What is the purpose of the new hub facility in Bowling Green?
The new facility aims to enhance food acquisition and distribution efforts, better serving families across Central and Western Kentucky. - When is the Hunger Action Day event scheduled?
The Hunger Action Day event will be held on September 9 at the new facility. - How much food did Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland distribute in fiscal year 2025?
FAKH distributed 20.5 million pounds of food, which provided approximately 17 million meals to Kentuckians. - How many people in Warren County face food insecurity?
There are approximately 21,830 individuals experiencing food insecurity in Warren County, including 6,400 children. - What is FAKH’s mission?
FAKH is dedicated to fighting food insecurity through the collection and redistribution of safe food that no longer meets retail standards.
Key Features of the New Hub Facility
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 182 Ambassador Dr, Bowling Green |
| Size | 12,000 square feet |
| Service Area | Central and Western Kentucky |
| Hunger Action Day | September 9 |
| Food Distributed FY 2025 | 20.5 million pounds |
| Individuals Facing Food Insecurity (Warren County) | 21,830 individuals |
| Children Facing Food Insecurity (Warren County) | 6,400 children |
| Collaboration | Over 200 agency partners |
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Additional Resources
- Kentucky Today
- Wikipedia: Food Insecurity
- WBKO
- Google Search: Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland
- The News Enterprise
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hunger
- BG Daily News
- Google News: Food Distribution Bowling Green
- WNKY
- Google Scholar: Feeding America
- Spectrum News 1
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