Learn how proper nutrition improves health, independence, and longevity for rural seniors in Kentucky.

Adequate protein and micronutrients help prevent malnutrition, frailty, and chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension (Montana State University research).

Home-delivered meal programs like Meals on Wheels improve dietary quality, reduce food insecurity, and enhance seniors’ quality of life.

In Kentucky, senior hunger rates are the fourth-highest in the nation (Feeding Kentucky). Threshold of Hope combats this with monthly meal distributions and food boxes, delivering not just nutrition but also social connection and care.