Breathitt County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 6000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 18 |
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) | 17 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 3024 |
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) | 38 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Success Stories
Digging for Success
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Kids Count Data Center, in 2018 76% of children in Breathitt County were living below 200% of the poverty level. Growing one’s own food is a way to reduce grocery costs. One way to address the child poverty level is by teaching the importance of growing a garden at home.Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with the Breathitt County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, created a Gardening Grab and Go Bag. Participants were given handouts on how to prepare a gar
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Saving Time and Money in the Kitchen
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to 2020 data from the Feeding America website, Breathitt County’s food insecurity rate is 24.6%. One way to address this issue is by, learning how to meal plan and learning how to make smarter buys at the store.Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with Kentucky River Community Care, taught adults the Healthy Choices for Everybody Curriculum. As a part of these classes, participants learned the importance of meal planning, eating healthy, and how to eat healthier on
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(LEAP)ing for Good Health
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to 2020 data the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, regular physical activity can help children control weight and reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure.Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with the Breathitt County Public School System taught the LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary) Curriculum. During one visit with a Kindergarten class, the book, I.Q Gets Fit, was read to 24 students.A
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Developing Healthy Habits
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to data from 2011-2014, the Center for Diseases and Control Prevention website, 63% of youth and 49% of adults drank a sugar-sweetened beverage a day. Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages can lead to weight gain, tooth decay, cavities, and type 2 diabetes.Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with Emmanuel Fellowship Church, taught the LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary) Curriculum. During one visit with a youth group, the book, Rodeo Ron and His Milkshake Cows
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Making Lifestyle Changes
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to 2019 data from the US Census website, 29% of residents in Breathitt County live in poverty. One way to address this issue is by learning how to meal plan, shop smarter, and how to use leftovers. Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with Emmanuel Fellowship Church, taught adults the Healthy Choices Curriculum. As a part of these classes, participants learned the importance of meal planning, reading labels, and food safety. Participants behavior change was indi
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Fighting Poverty One Box at a Time
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to 2018 data from the Feeding America website, 25% of the population in Breathitt County face food insecurity. Breathitt County’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Assistant partnered with God’s Pantry to distribute 144 food boxes in January. Families received food safety handouts, meal planning handouts, and recipe cards on how to properly prepare the food items they received. Families stated that they did not know how to properly prep
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Food Box Distribution Program
Author: Kayla Watts
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the 2019 Census Bureau Quick Facts for Breathitt County, the median household income is $27,344.00; placing 30% of the county population living in poverty. Those living in poverty often struggle to provide adequate nutrition/food to their families which directly affects the health of those families. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting existing food relief efforts in the county, Extension personnel began looking at ways to fill the gap between those in poverty and
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ZOOMing on Through
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
In March 2020, COVID-19 hit our community shutting down many businesses. The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) addressed the need by media trainings to help NEP assistants reach their clients. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) Assistant enrolled in these trainings to learn how to use ZOOM virtual classroom to reach clients. Having a resource to provide services to Kentucky River Community Care Solutions, is vital to their recovery process. The Breathitt County SNAP-Ed
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