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Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
19703 |
Number of families/caregivers who reported supplementing their diets with healthy foods that they grew or preserved (community or backyard gardens, fishing, hunting, farmers markets) |
6722 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
6583 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
2007 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
6121 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
78535 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
19377 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
13188 |
Census reporter.org shows Todd County has a 19% poverty rate for seniors over the age of 65. To help meet the needs of seniors, the Pennyrile Allied Community Services (PACS) Todd County Senior Center provides meals and services free to individuals 60 years and older on a daily basis. Seniors enjoy the fellowship with other seniors, but for most seniors, the lunch meal is the main source of nutrition for the day. The outbreak of Covid-19 closed the Todd County Senior Citizens Center to inside gu...
