Breathitt County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 2160 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 2504 |
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) | 344 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 334 |
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) | 334 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Success Stories
Fruit and Veggie Fun
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the State of Childhood Obesity, 16.2 percent of youth ages 10 to 17 are obese. It is important for youth to participate in physical activity and consume fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.The 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 1st grade class, the book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, was read to 28 students. As a part of th
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Food Box Distribution Program
Author: Kayla Watts
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to Census Bureau Quick Facts for Breathitt County, 30% of the population live in poverty; often struggling to provide food/nutrition to their families.Breathitt County FCS Agent, Kayla Watts, in partnership with the Robinson Center for Appalachia Resource Sustainability (RCARS), and God’s Pantry, came together to set up a monthly food distribution for the county.Food is delivered monthly via God’s Pantry’s system. The food is then boxed and distributed by Extension st
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Making Your Pennies Count
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to Feeding America, 25% of Breathitt Countians are faced with food insecurities. One way to address this issue is by providing participants with information and hands on activities on shopping on a budget, menu planning, and meal prepping.Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with Breathitt County Senior Citizens, taught adults the Healthy Choices for Everybody Curriculum. As a part of these classes, participants were taught various lessons including food safety, how to re
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Choosing Healthy Foods
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 14% of children aged 2 to 5 are obese. “ Obesity during childhood can put children at risk for physical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver disease.” It is important that youth know the importance of eating healthy foods and exercise.Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant Senior, in partnership with the Breathitt County School System, taught the LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Prima
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Family Food Boxes
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Many families in Breathitt County are struggling to provide food for their households. According to Feeding America, 92% of people are below SNAP threshold of 200% poverty. To help address this issue the Breathitt County Cooperative Extension, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Senior Assistant partnered with God’s Food Pantry and Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability (RACRS) to provide 144 families with a food box each month with items from each food gro
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