The KSP were among the volunteers helping the OC Food Pantry and AARP give food baskets to veterans on Pearl Harbor Day. (Photo courtesy of the KSP.)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Ohio County Food Pantry and local AARP Kentucky volunteers sponsored a Pearl Harbor Day food basket distribution to fight hunger and honor Veterans.
The Pearl Harbor Day food basket distribution took place Monday at the Ohio County Food Pantry at 1221 S. Main St. in Hartford. Volunteers offered curbside service as veterans pulled up to the OC Food Pantry to have a food basket placed in their vehicle. The food basket distribution was open to all veterans and retired military. Because of the pandemic, both veterans and volunteers, wore face masks to protect themselves and others during the event.
In honor of all our Veterans today, more than a 150 special Veterans food baskets were safely distributed by Ohio Co. Food Bank w/ help from @kystatepolice Henderson Post 16. Working behind the scene, @KingofKSP and our volunteer State President @Charlotte_KY! #AARPSalutesVets pic.twitter.com/bGWT3eBhYl
— AARP Kentucky (@AARPKY) December 7, 2020
Kentucky has the highest rate of food insecurity among adults age 50-59 among all 50 states, according to studies released by Feeding Kentucky, part of the nationwide Feeding America program. The “Hunger Among Adults Age 50-59 in 2018” report shows for the second year in a row, Kentucky has the highest rate in the nation of food insecurity among older adults.
- 1 in 12 seniors does not know where their next meal will come from.
- Poverty rates are increasing among Americans over 65 years old.
- By 2025, hunger is predicted to double among seniors.
If you would like to donate to the Ohio County Food Pantry, visit their website or their Facebook page for more information.
Photo courtesy of the KSP.