Charles Dennis
Executive director at Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland, leading regional food bank operations and discussing on-the-ground impacts of SNAP and food assistance changes.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 7min
The Trump administration can't withhold disaster relief
Charles Dennis, Executive Director of Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland, discusses critical issues surrounding food security and disaster relief. He highlights a recent federal judge ruling restoring Homeland Security funding to affected states. Dennis sheds light on the rising demand for food assistance, revealing some agencies now face double the clientele. With anticipated SNAP changes threatening food access, he emphasizes the need for local response efforts and encourages community involvement through volunteering to reshape perceptions about welfare.
Dec 24, 2025 • 7min
The Trump administration can't withhold disaster relief
Nova Safo, a Marketplace journalist specializing in policy and economics, discusses a federal court ruling restoring millions in Homeland Security grants to various states after a controversial funding freeze. Meanwhile, Charles Dennis, executive director at Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland, highlights the looming challenges local food banks face as SNAP changes threaten food access. He emphasizes the surge in demand for assistance and the importance of community support during tough times.
