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Podcast: Talking FACS
Episode: Tackling Childhood Hunger: The Impact of Backpack Programs
Description: Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Â
Guest:Â LaToya Drake, MSÂ Extension Specialist for Food Access and Engagement, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program
Season 8, Episode 5
In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley welcomes LaToya Drake, Extension Specialist for Food Access and Engagement with the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program.
They dive into the crucial role that Backpack programs play in alleviating childhood hunger in Kentucky. Discover how these community-driven initiatives discreetly provide nutritious food to children on weekends and during school breaks, ensuring they don't go hungry...