United Way of Southern Kentucky to assist food banks during COVID-19 crisis

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- United Way of Southern Kentucky is expected to receive dozens of deliveries from organizations across the region this Friday, which will then be distributed to more than 15 local food banks.

The goods are coming from more than 50 companies.

All the donations benefit food banks in the county in which the donations were collected.

In addition, United Way of Southern Kentucky has awarded $25,000 in grants to local food pantries and organizations that are providing food to those in need. The funding will aid organizations in dispensing much needed food in the coming weeks and months.