Nutrition and Food Systems General Major Program

16226

Total Hours

Contributed.

86141

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

124

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

35351

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

398

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

1406

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

609

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)

245

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

17428

Stories

POP (Power of Produce) Club

POP (power of produce) Club was designed for participants to experience fresh fruits and/or vegetables each week, encourage trying new foods, use recipes that are healthy and budget friendly, and assist with closing the gap in access to fresh fruits and vegetables by providing funding to purchase items from local producers in the community. Over eight weeks this summer, POP Club participants had the opportunity to visit the Owensboro Regional Farmers Market once a week, complete an activity, and...

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POP (Power of Produce) Club

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