52nd WJRS Food Drive was a success
It was another successful year for the WJRS Food Drive to help those in need this holiday season, as yesterday concluded the food drive’s 52nd year of providing help for those less fortunate in Russell […]
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Chamber partnering with food pantry for event tomorrow
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with God’s Food Pantry to provide food for those in need at Christmas. Chamber President Brittany Stephens gave WJRS News details of how the Chamber is involved. […]
RCH working with Ag Commissioner on “Food is Medicine” program
Russell County Hospital is leading the way among rural hospitals in Kentucky working with Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell on a new initiative called “Food is Medicine.” Russell County Hospital, through the Kentucky Hospital Association, […]
God’s Food Pantry to host open house at new location tomorrow
God’s Food Pantry will be holding an open house at its new location tomorrow. The local nonprofit has a new location with a larger building located at 101 Brian Walters Drive in Russell Springs. The […]
God’s Food Pantry to begin operations at new facility today
Just less than three months since breaking ground, God’s Food Pantry will begin operations at its new facility today. The new facility is located at 101 Brian Walters Drive in Russell Springs. The new building […]
More than 3,400 Russell Countians considered food insecure
More than 3,400 Russell Countians are considered food insecure, according to data from Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland. The new Feeding America Map the Meal Gap study reports that in 2022, more than 19 percent of […]
God’s Food Pantry breaks ground on new facility
God’s Food Pantry of Russell County took the first step toward a major expansion this week with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the organization’s new facility on Brian Walters Drive. According to representatives […]
God’s Food Pantry to hold groundbreaking at new location today
God’s Food Pantry, a local nonprofit that serves roughly 400 local families a month, is set to hold a groundbreaking for the organization’s new location today, God’s Food Pantry is set to build a near […]
Anchor of Hope Food Pantry helping many local students, families
The Anchor of Hope Food Pantry on the Russell County Middle School and High School campus has served several families and students since opening this fall. According to the Russell County School District, the pantry […]
Russell County sees improvement in poverty, food insecurity rates
Russell County has seen improvement in the number of children in the county facing poverty and food insecurity, according to the latest data from the Kentucky Youth Advocates. The Kentucky Kids Count Survey was released […]