Food and basic needs in Kentucky

[Julie Rodriguez]

Good evening, my name is Julie. I am a mother of 5 children in Kentucky and I need food for my family. I just had a baby 4 months ago. I am in school and employed I returned back to work last month but due to complications to my pregnancy I was forced by my job to go on Maternity leave earlier than when I was due with my son,
I had saved up what I could to get me and my family through the months that I was unemployed. I’m currently late on my bills for months of November and December, totaling close to $900. My food stamps were stolen last month in November so majority of my paycheck has been going towards groceries for my home which has caused me to fall behind on paying my utilities and rent. If I can get free food that would help free up my money.
I’ve called around trying to get assistance but all places either don’t have the funds or unable to help. I live in Covington Kentucky and I’m really struggling. I don’t want to lose my home and I’m trying everything that I can to feed my family. If I can get any help or be directed to some help I would greatly appreciate it.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

You would be a great candidate for a food pantry. You are working, have children, and receive government aid, but just need a little extra to make it through. The food banks in Kentucky are created just for that reason. They may also have suggestions on the truck/transportation issues you are having. Locate food banks in Kentucky.

[Bilbo]

I am a single mother of three beautiful children, one of which lives with her grandmother. My kids and I are living in our own rental house. My son is 8, and my youngest daughter is 6. They, for the first time in their lives, have their own rooms. Although it is a great feeling, I am struggling to stay a float.
I just had to sell my truck so I could pay the rent. I work two jobs, both of which are about a half hour away from me in another town in Kentucky. My state food stamp benefits just went down to $140 a month. I have a hard enough time supplying other basic necessities for my kids, now I have to figure out how to buy more groceries as well.
I am really trying my hardest to get ahead and feed them but I still seem to be falling short. My mother has helped me so much she can no longer afford too, but I am a mother, and I just going through a tough time.