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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 |
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 families throughout Kentucky and the nation have found themselves in the situation of having to cook more often at home. This pandemic has put an end to going through a drive-thru or sitting down at a restaurant three to four times a week. New skills such as planning, using what is in your pantry, and feeding your family a healthy, well rounded meal has become the new normal for families.In an attempt to help some of these families, the Meade County Cooperative Exp...
