Farmers RECC helps provide donations to Kentucky’s Ronald McDonald Houses

GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, including Farmers RECC, are providing much-needed items to Ronald McDonald Houses in Lexington and Louisville.

According to a release Wednesday by Farmers RECC, the cooperatives raised nearly $17,000 of items in total.

Throughout June and July, co-ops gathered donations in a Wish List Drive campaign to support both Ronald McDonald Houses, which are nonprofit homes that enable families to be near their hospitalized children.

The houses say donations can be low during the summer.

“At RMHC of the Bluegrass, we know that a family with a sick child is a sick family. That is why we are honored to get to try and make life a little less hard for these families during some of the most difficulty times of their lives. But there is no way we could do it without our community partners,” said Nate Graham, CEO of RMHC. “Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives never cease to amaze us with their incredible generosity and ability to make a huge impact for our families,” said Graham. “We are thankful to have such purpose-driven partners that are committed to making Kentucky a better place for its people.”

Co-op employees dropped off donations, including snacks, personal care items and other products to help families feel at home while staying at the Ronald McDonald House facilities.

Over the past seven years, co-ops have raised more than $79,000 of wish list items for the two houses.

Since cooperatives serve 89 Kentucky counties, they support both Kentucky Houses (Lexington and Louisville). They share a common service territory.

“At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana, we are so grateful for the unwavering support from Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. The contributions from their Wish List Drive have a profound impact, providing much-needed comfort and resources for our families. We are proud to have such committed partners who help us create a home away from home that families rely on while their children receive medical care in Louisville,” said Hal Hedley, CEO.

Commitment to community is one of the cooperatives’ core values, and helping families of sick children fits the bill perfectly.

“Our cooperative is proud to support this organization and the priceless service they provide to families during their times of greatest need,” said Toby Moss, President and CEO of Farmers RECC.