Soul Food Awarded $15,000 from Pallottine Foundation Healthy Communities Initiative to Combat Child Hunger in Eastern Kentucky

Prestonsburg, Kentucky – June 11, 2025 – Soul Food, a non-profit dedicated to alleviating food insecurity in Eastern Kentucky, is proud to announce it has received a $15,000.00 funding award from the Pallottine Foundation Healthy Communities Initiative 2025. The generous grant was received on May 22, 2025.

This significant funding will directly support Soul Food's vital backpack program, which provides nutritious and easy-to-prepare food to children facing food insecurity over weekends and school breaks. The program is a critical lifeline for many families in the region, ensuring that children have access to consistent meals when school meals are not available.

"We at Soul Food are thrilled and incredibly grateful to receive the Pallottine Foundation Healthy Communities Initiative 2025 Funding Award," said Jerry Kroll, Vice President. "This generous donation will directly support our backpack program, allowing us to continue our critical work of providing nourishing food to food-insecure children in our community. We are so thankful for community partners like you. Your collaboration is absolutely essential as we strive towards our shared vision: a future where no child in Eastern Kentucky ever has to go to bed hungry."

The Pallottine Foundation Healthy Communities Initiative is committed to supporting organizations that promote health and well-being within their communities. Their investment in Soul Food's backpack program underscores the profound impact that accessible, healthy food has on a child's overall development and success.

Soul Food remains dedicated to its mission and extends its deepest gratitude to the Pallottine Foundation for their commitment to creating healthier, more secure communities.

About Soul Food: Soul Food is a non-profit organization based in Eastern Kentucky, committed to fighting food insecurity among children. Through its backpack program and other initiatives, Soul Food strives to ensure that every child in the community has access to nourishing food, fostering a healthier and brighter future. More information can be found at www.soulfoodkentucky.com.