Combat Food Insecurity in Northern Kentucky with Brighton Center

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Northern Kentucky Mail Carriers are holding a food drive for local nonprofits in Northern Kentucky. Brighton Center is looking for volunteers to assist with packing our pantry! Saturday May 13th starting at 4pm volunteers will be located at our Choice Food Pantry (799 Ann Street) and the Newport Post Office and will assist with collecting food donations, stocking vehicles, and unloading them into our food pantry where they will be weighed, sorted, and organized. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you reach out at volunteer@brightoncenter.com.

Across the Cincinnati region, more than 270,000 households experience food insecurity. According to a study conducted by researchers from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, childhood food insecurity has been associated with negative health outcomes, including iron-deficiency anemia, overweight or obese status, increased likelihood of hospitalization or illness, increased risk of developmental delays, and lower physical and psychosocial functioning. In a recent Bankrate survey, 39% of American workers who received a pay raise in the past year said they were struggling to afford basics like groceries and other household goods because their pay hadn’t kept up with the pace of inflation. Source: Health.Gov/Healthy People 2030

Our Food Pantry assisted 5,643 individuals to receive food, diapers, personal care items, and other basic necessities last year. This year we have already seen a decrease in donations to our Food Pantry but an increase in the number of individuals looking for services. Can't donate your time? Consider donating food! Find our Wishlist here: Brighton Center | A Community of Support | Our Wishlist and select "Food Pantry Support".