Nutrition and Food Systems General Major Program

20249

Total Hours

Contributed.

112552

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

140

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

36910

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily

2147

Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods

2936

Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label

1161

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)

588

Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets

22438

Stories

Harvesting Health: A Meal Kit Event

Describe the Issue or Situation.Many families in the community face challenges in accessing fresh, healthy ingredients and lack knowledge about preparing nutritious meals. Additionally, there is a need for greater engagement with local health and wellness resources to promote holistic well-being. The community expressed a desire for opportunities to learn about nutrition, connect with local farms, and access practical health information that could improve family health habits.Describe the Outrea...

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Harvesting Health: A Meal Kit Event

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