Kenton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 41 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 43 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.5) | 78 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
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) |
| 2066.3) | 12 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Success Stories
FOOD AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AID RECOVERY
Author: Angela Baldauff
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Compared to the national average, Kentucky ranks near the top of the list in states with the number of individuals impacted by substance misuse, substance use disorder, and overdose. Percentage estimates for 2019-2020 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicate an average of 10.69% of Kentuckians aged 12 or older have used illicit drugs over the past month. Kenton County has established several substance-use recovery programs to support those seeking to o
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COOKING IS FUN
Author: Angela Baldauff
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Research shows that when children are involved in the preparation of food, they are more likely to eat healthier (more fruits and vegetables), and they are more likely to try new foods. To increase knowledge and consumption of fruits and vegetables in children, the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Senior Assistant from the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati to offer a summer cooking club for 13 students in grades 3-6 at Arnett Elementary in
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Cooking Across Cultures: Nourishing Skills for Refugees
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Starting life in a new country presents many challenges — from learning a new language to navigating unfamiliar grocery stores and understanding how to cook with new ingredients. In Kentucky, these challenges are shared by thousands of individuals each year. Between October 2022 and September 2023, over 2,520 refugees were resettled in the state, with many families coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, and South America. Kentucky remains one of the top states for r
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Empowering Independence Through Cooking Skills
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Situation Young adults and teens with disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome often face challenges in developing independent living skills, including cooking and nutrition. Families and caregivers frequently report concerns about food safety, limited food preferences, and a lack of opportunities for skill-building in a supportive environment. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 6 U.S. children has a developmental disability. As they grow into adulthood, there is a critical need f
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