Kentucky Food Action Network

KFAN is a collective of individuals and organizations united under the common purpose of creating an accessible and resilient food system in Kentucky.

[No Kid Hungry @nokidhungry]

SNAP isn't charity. It's smart policy.

[Jessica Klein @jesskleinky]

Similar to restricting what people can buy, restricting what stores can sell does nothing to increase access to healthy foods for people with SNAP. This will leave some retailers out.

[Katie Bergh @Katie_Bergh]

President Trump signed the deepest SNAP cuts in history into law last July. Now, people are losing food assistance at the fastest rate in almost 30 years because of harmful policy changes, not because they don't need help affording groceries.

And she calls that "good news."

[KY Voices for Health @kyvoices4health]

With SJR23, Kentucky is the first state in the nation to formally declare itself a "Food Is Medicine" state. It's an official, statewide commitment to treating food as a core part of healthcare. Kentuckians are healthier when connected to fresh food and nutrition support. #KYGA26

[KyPolicy @KyPolicy]

The 2026 General Assembly is over. What happened with food security?

[KyPolicy @KyPolicy]

The General Assembly could have taken steps to alleviate rising hunger in Kentucky. It didn't.

https://t.co/iTdcbhsaaL

[Jessica Klein @jesskleinky]

The General Assembly must take more than modest steps to keep Kentucky fed. https://t.co/OBdcnlia9p

[Project Bread @projectbread]

Did you know that you can apply for SNAP benefits as a college student? Learn more ⬇️
https://t.co/TlEmWiXkj8

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

When fewer people can access food assistance, especially amid rising costs and economic instability, the result is not efficiency; it is increased hunger. https://t.co/sBd9TSUlcN

[KyPolicy @KyPolicy]

Budget Agreement Cuts and Freezes Funding for Most Services, Continues to Underfund Medicaid https://t.co/fOpJIMCnRA

[Kentucky Food Action Network @KYFoodAction]

With the recent largest cut to SNAP in history by Congress and the continued increase in grocery prices, Kentucky lawmakers can do more to strengthen SNAP, our best tool in the fight against hunger.
#KYGA26 #SNAPMatters

[Jessica Klein @jesskleinky]

1 in 6 Kentuckians don’t have enough to eat. However, there are several bills in the #GA26 could help Kentucky use our strongest tool against hunger, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 🧵

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

It’s National CACFP Week. The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps fight hunger, but too many providers are still left out.
Learn what’s holding CACFP back and why federal action is needed to expand access: https://t.co/8e06vRh5jL

[KyPolicy @KyPolicy]

At a time of rising grocery costs, SB 257 would create a host of new barriers for people to access needed food assistance, resulting in fewer Kentuckians receiving help with grocery bills and new costs to the state. #kyga26

https://t.co/4h0KXVHoAL

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Colorado has been approved to restrict certain beverages from SNAP purchases starting April 30. But the policy relies on limited modeling and unclear definitions that could create confusion for shoppers and retailers.

More in our blog: https://t.co/zBXh12Sl94

[Jessica Klein @jesskleinky]

SNAP restrictions make it harder to use benefits, undermining SNAP’s core purpose of alleviating hunger. https://t.co/gZgcirNTiI

[KY Voices for Health @kyvoices4health]

As #KYGA26 continues, big changes are coming to programs Kentuckians rely on. #ThriveKY’s Virtual Forum on March 16th is your chance to get the latest news and updates directly from the Cabinet for Health & Family Services. Reserve your spot now: https://t.co/S8ppJ8Z2u1

[Katie Bergh @Katie_Bergh]

The House Agriculture Committee's farm bill proposal fails to address the unfolding hunger crisis as the Republican megabill (H.R. 1)’s unprecedented #SNAP cuts go into effect. But the bill also falls short in other important ways. Let’s dig into some examples. 🧵

[Jessica Klein @jesskleinky]

We need resources to help keep Kentuckians fed. Happy #HungerFreeKYDay!

[KY Dept of Ag @kentuckyag]

Happy National Agriculture Month! The KDA team is proud to work alongside farmers across the Commonwealth as we strengthen an industry that's vital to us all.

Join us in thanking a farmer, supporting local, and recognizing the agricultural leaders who help keep Kentucky growing.