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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 100 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 400 |
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) |
| 2066.9) | 50 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 125 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 10000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 50 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 60 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Kayla Lunsford
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Boneyville Baptist is a predominantly African American church located in the outskirts of Stanford. Many of the members are faithful participants to programs provided by the Extension Office. Lunch and Learn, which is now one of the Lincoln County Extension Office’s most popular programs held monthly by the FCS agent, Rita, had its beginnings with some of the core members of Boneyville. The congregation is also welcoming and kind every year, when the office, along with st
Author: Kayla Lunsford
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In the spring of 2019, a program was held by the NEP Assistant from the Lincoln County Extension Office at the Christian Life Center at Stanford Baptist Church to help improve nutrition and resource management. Advertisement was conducted at Fort Logan Cooperative Ministries, which is a food bank right next to the church. Many of the participants of the program were those recruited from advertising at the food bank. The class was 7 lessons long, meeting every week at the church and u
Author: Kayla Lunsford
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
A program using the Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum was implemented at the Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center. This is a very large group which meets several times a week for different activities at the center. The Healthy Choices class provided not only good nutrition information, but also provided another opportunity for the seniors to interact and socialize, which they greatly enjoy doing with each other. Most of the folks in this group are on a fixed income and expre
Author: Kayla Lunsford
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In late summer of 2019, a class was started at Just Family Adult Day Care using the Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum. This group was truly a joy to work with and showed wonderful improvements throughout their time in the class. Although not everyone that attends Just Family does their own shopping, many of the participants do, or at least work with a caregiver which assists them with shopping. This program was geared toward the participants who have autonomy over their food
