Ron Turner talks with Amy Johnston, Outreach Specialist of West Central Community Action, serving West Central Iowa, providing essential support services to low-income individuals and families. Johnston discusses programs including LIHEAP energy assistance, a local food pantry, clothing and hygiene resources, and help navigating SNAP and housing. She also shares how rural barriers like transportation and lack of awareness impact access, and highlights outreach efforts, partnerships, and programs like FADS, back-to-school drives, and Adopt-a-Family. One standout: their Christmas program served 77 families and 276 kids last year. (https://www.westcca.org)
Original airdate: 7/19/2026
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.