Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, including Farmers RECC, have set a new record by raising more than $18,000 in donations for Ronald McDonald Houses in Lexington and Louisville. This year’s efforts were part of an ongoing Wish List Drive, where co-op employees and the public contributed essential items like snacks and personal care products to help families feel more at home while staying near their hospitalized children.
The drive supports the Ronald McDonald Houses, which provide a crucial home-away-from-home for families during difficult times. According to Nate Graham, CEO of RMHC of the Bluegrass, the generosity of community partners like the cooperatives makes it possible to ease the burden on families with sick children. Over the last seven years, the co-ops have raised more than $78,000 in donations.
Farmers RECC and the broader network of cooperatives serve 89 Kentucky counties, reflecting their commitment to community support as a core value. Contributions from this year’s drive will go a long way in providing comfort and care to families in need.
