Lewis County Health Department

11/07/2025

In response to an expected increase of food scarcity that the loss of SNAP benefits will create, last week we asked you to pray for a partnership with a local grocery store chain. We celebrate an answer to prayer!

We have confirmation from Save-A-Lot in Maysville that they will be collecting bags of food for those in need; for just $5.00 people can purchase the bagged food items November through December. CrossPoint has been asked to pick up the donations weekly and ensure they get in the hands of people in the counties we serve who are in need. Gary Zornes has agreed to help head this up. We encourage you to consider purchasing a bag of food to donate and/or letting us know if you would like to help Gary distribute email zornesg@gmail.com.

Here are the other ways you can help us respond to this need for people in our church family and community:

1. Sunday, November 9, please bring non-perishable food items for our local food banks which our very own Hudson Reed (age 8) will collect and deliver.

2. Saturday, November 22, Jason Phillips is leading the charge to feed nearly 600 families at Sutton Landing and Beechwood Housing Authority. We are in need of volunteers to help box the hot Thanksgiving meals (email ccurrent@crosspointonline.net).

3. Every Thursday night our amazing CR food crew prepare and serve a hot meal led by Sheri Sapp. If you know someone in need, invite them to join us at 6 PM.

4. Take food items to a Blessing Box near you.

11/07/2025

Even if you don't qualify for , help with your heating bills may still be available. Visit the new utility support hub at kynect.ky.gov/resources to find a list of services and support near you for things like housing, gas, electric, water, and more!

11/07/2025

PLEASE SHARE TO SPREAD THE WORD!

11/07/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SNAP BENEFITS: JUDGE RULES AND A PARTIAL BENEFIT TO BE ISSUED

Team Kentucky filed a lawsuit that has secured a ruling requiring the federal government to fund November SNAP benefits. However, the federal government has chosen to reduce November SNAP benefits by about 50%.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is working to load November available benefits to EBT cards. Because of the federal government’s decisions, it will take more time than usual to load benefits on cards.

What SNAP participants should know:
• There may be a delay in getting your November benefits on your card.
• The amount of your November benefit will be less than usual.
• Check your balance on your EBT card before heading to the store.
• You can keep using any benefits already on your EBT card.
• This issue does not affect your eligibility for SNAP.

DCBS offices are open and still taking and processing applications.

To ensure Kentuckians have access to food over the next few days, Gov. Beshear signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency and directed an initial $5 million from the budget reserve trust fund to Feeding Kentucky food banks. You can find food assistance and other resources at kynect.ky.gov/resources.

For the latest updates, visit chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs, check your kynect.ky.gov account, or watch for official DCBS texts or emails.

If you wish to request a fair hearing regarding your SNAP case, please email Hearings.BranchFC@ky.gov.

11/04/2025

Our Miles of Smiles dental team was surprised by the one and only tooth fairy! Thank you to the Gateway Community Action Agency for allowing our dental team to speak to your kids about healthy oral hygiene.

Melody Bivens, Katie Brannon (the Tooth Fairy), and Amanda Brothers from the Lewis County Health Department visited Head Start children in Tollesboro, Garrison, and Vanceburg. They talked to children about the importance of dental care and demonstrated proper brushing techniques. Each child received a toothbrush to take home.

11/03/2025

Thank you to the City of Vanceburg for inviting us to participate in their Halloween festivities! We saw everyone from the Sanderson Sisters to SANTA CLAUSE?! The tooth fairy handed out over 400 toothbrushes this year, and we had some delicious hot dogs. Everyone's costumes were spectacular, and we look forward to seeing you ghouls and goblins next year!

10/31/2025

"Reach for the sky... and your toothbrush! 🤠🪥
Our Toy Story crew took over the Lewis County Health Department this Halloween, joined by our dental team in their toothpaste best!
Have an excellent, safe, and happy Halloween, Lewis County!

10/31/2025

UH OH! Andy's coming!

10/30/2025

WIC provides supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education at no cost to low-income pregnant women and new mothers, infants and children up to 5 years of age who are found to be at nutritional risk.

WIC foods include iron-fortified infant formula and cereal, iron fortified adult cereal, vitamin C-rich fruit juice, eggs, milk, cheese and peanut butter or dried beans or peas. WIC foods provide important nutrients of protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A & C.

Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 are eligible for WIC. They must meet income guidelines and be individually determined to be at nutritional risk by a health professional. To be eligible based on income, the participant’s household income mut be at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. For example, $59,478 per year for a household of 4. People who receive Medicaid or Food Stamps automatically meet the WIC income requirements.

If you have difficulty understanding or reading English or have a disability, free language assistance or other aids and services are available upon request.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

10/30/2025

Posted on behalf of the Lewis County Salvation Army Service Unit

10/28/2025

During the 2025 federal government shutdown, Kentucky WIC participants should continue to use WIC services as normal until further notice. This includes continuing to use eWIC cards. WIC-approved stores are able to process purchases at this time. We encourage families to keep their WIC appointments and stay in contact with their local WIC clinics during the federal government shutdown.
For more information regarding the Kentucky WIC Program please visit: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dmch/nsb/Pages/wic.aspx
For Information regarding SNAP benefits, please visit: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/Pages/default.aspx