Success Stories

• 23

  September

  Summer School Builds Cooking Skills for Children

  On average, about 29% of kids sometimes make their own dinner. Cooking builds self-esteem. Children develop confidence, responsibility, and independence when they can help you prepare a snack or meal....

  
  

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• 23

  September

  High School Culinary Students Learn Life Skills

  More children and teenagers eat meals and snacks away from home and family. Encouraging teens to help prepare food and clean up can help busy families manage their time. Teens learn essential cooking ...

  
  

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• 19

  September

  Community partners join to reach public housing families - 2024 Success Story #1

  The Nutrition Education Assistant and the Bookmobile librarian from Taylor County Public Library have joined together regularly since the summer of 2022 to reach families in public housing. The Bookmo...

  
  

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• 19

  September

  Students Experience New Foods Through LEAP

  Parents often struggle to convince a child to try a new food. As many as 30 to 50 percent of parents say their kids are picky eaters. Getting children to try new foods is a common parenting challenge ...

  
  

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