McCracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General
2066.3) 3

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

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)

2066.5) 21

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

2066.2) 47

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

2066.1) 33

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



Success Stories

Cook Together Eat Together

Author: Stephanie Caldwell

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

The McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service senior SNAP-Ed assistant partnered with Clark Elementary School Family Resource Center to present Cook Together Eat Together a program designed for parents with children to prepare healthy nutritious meals together at home. The FRC chose families that had expressed interest in CTET. The six families included single mothers, couples, uncles, and grandparents. The two-hour six-week sessions included a teaching portion, prepping, cooking, clea

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Community Work Transition Program

Author: Stephanie Caldwell

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

The McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service SNAP-Ed assistant partnered with Paducah Tilghman High School Community Work Transition Program for youth with cognitive disabilities.  Four students along with their teacher attended a six-session series of Teen Cuisine. The youth worked on new kitchen skills of measuring, reading recipes, making healthy choices with my plate and food safety practices.Improvements recorded during the six sessions included.  100% ate more veg

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