Jackson County Hunger Crisis | Lexington News

In Jackson County, one in five residents faces food insecurity, with local pantries serving thousands—expected to hit nine thousand soon. At McKee Elementary, 80% of students rely on free meals, and school leaders are fighting daily to keep kids fed. Community members, across political lines, are rallying behind the cause, with state support growing for senior meals and food aid. Rooted in decades of volunteer legacy, the expanding pantry symbolizes a shared mission: end hunger now, while building toward a future where food pantries aren’t needed at all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2367fcfd8e270d2b