The number of Kentuckians living in poverty is consistently above the national average, as is the percentage of Kentuckians receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Evaluat...
Kentucky ranks among the top seven states in the United States for poverty and the ninth highest state in the country for food insecurity. In addition, Kentuckys self-reported prevalence of obesity am...
Kentucky consistently ranks among the most challenged states in the United States in terms of drug and alcohol use. Compared to the national average, Kentucky has a higher rate of tobacco use, prescri...
In response to substance abuse being a top priority as identified by Kentucky constituents in a recent Extension priority survey; and because of need identified by NEP Assistants working in community ...