Kentucky Kids Count shows decrease in child poverty locally, but increase in food insecurity

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County has seen a decrease in child poverty over the last few years, but an increase in food insecurity and the cost of renting. The percentage of […]

Russell County sees improvement in poverty, food insecurity rates

Wednesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Nearly 1 in 5 Russell County children suffer from food insecurity

Friday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

A report from a national nonprofit is shining a light on how food insecurity affects rural populations. New data from Feeding America shows that nearly 1 in 5 children in Russell County suffer from food […]

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Kentucky Kids Count shows decrease in child poverty locally, but increase in food insecurity

Russell County sees improvement in poverty, food insecurity rates

Nearly 1 in 5 Russell County children suffer from food insecurity

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