Adequate food access across the state has become a topic of discussion among Kentucky officials. Part of the issue is the prevalence of food deserts across the state. Officials recently heard comments and information from Jordan Ogile, advocacy manager for the nonprofit group Feeding Kentucky.
Ogile said low food security in the state leads to disrupted eating patterns and low food intake. Four Kentucky counties currently rank nationally when it comes to food insecurity.
“Right now, we are looking at north of 700,000 Kentuckians facing a chronic lack of nutrition that is secure, and this is concerning to us,” said Ogile…