Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
108559 |
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) |
3762 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
6066 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
13860 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
4444 |
Hunger and food insecurity are pressing issues in Kentucky, with one in seven residents facing food insecurity, and in some counties, this figure rises to one in five. Food insecurity goes beyond mere hunger; it encompasses the lack of consistent access to nutritious food necessary for an active and healthy life. Addressing this issue is vital for the health and well-being of the community. The University of Kentucky, recognizing this need, has prioritized combatting food insecurity through the ...
