The Mountain Spirit News

Kevin Doyle honored as 2020 Philanthropist of the Year

CAP selected Kevin Doyle as our 2020 Philanthropist of the Year. Doyle has contributed more than a decade of service to CAP’s Board of Directors, including four years as chairman of the board. His tenure was built on a focus of financial accountability and meaningful service on CAP’s initial strategic planning task force. In addition to his service to CAP, Doyle has been a leader in professional service organizations in the construction industry. He served two years as president of the Kentucky State Board of Accounting and received the Red Triangle Award, the highest honor bestowed by the YMCA of Central Kentucky. He also serves on the board of The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

CAP distributes 18,624 USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes

In October, CAP’s Grateful Bread Food Pantry partnered with First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon to distribute 3,648 USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes to residents of Rockcastle County. CAP’s Operation Sharing Program provided the boxes to Grateful Bread from suppliers. Each box contained locally sourced fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as dairy and meat products. Sherri Barnett, manager of the pantry, said people in the community were struggling because of the pandemic, and Grateful Bread was excited to have the opportunity to help them through the food boxes. Operation Sharing distributed an additional 14,976 boxes in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Family Advocacy makes Christmas possible for 354 families

In December, CAP’s Family Advocacy Program served 354 families (717 children and 592 adults) during its annual Christmas distribution. Although CAP was not able to host its annual Christmas party and interact with participants face to face because of the pandemic, Family Advocacy staff and volunteers hosted a drive-thru distribution event. Wearing their best Christmas outfits and accessories, staff and volunteers loaded Christmas gifts and hams into the cars of participants. During the pandemic, families have faced unemployment, financial hardship, and food insecurity. The generosity of sponsors and donors has provided comfort and relief to children, their families, and seniors in Appalachia through services like Christmas distribution.