COVINGTON, Ky. — Covington has $100,00 in CARES Act funds to spend on food for those impacted by COVID-19. The city is asking for proposals from organizations to distribute and handle the funds.

What You Need To Know

  • Covington asks organizations for proposals on how to distribute $100,000 in food for residents

  • Eligible applicants include food banks, pantries, community kitchens, more

  • Proposed program(s) must be directed to Covington residents

  • Proposals ue by Sept. 28

"Basically we have the money, but we need the expertise," said Jeremy Wallace, the City's federal grants manager. "By disrupting incomes and forcing social distancing requirements, COVID-19 has created a lot of food insecurity among Covington residents, and we want to do what we can meet that need."

Eligible applicants include food banks, food panties, community kitchens, meal preparation and meal delivery services, and churches.

The proposed program or programs must be directed toward Covington residents. 

Details about the proposals, which must be completed by Sept. 28, are available online.

"Within the context of federal requirements, we've tried to make the proposal process as effortless as possible," Wallace said.

Covington Mayor Joe Meyer said this funding is critical.

"Covington is trying to support our entire community in a time of great need, and food insecurity is a widespread and serious concern," said Meyer. "This is critical."