Breathitt County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 70 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 55 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 50 |
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) | 70 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
KRCC Health and Wellness SNAP Group 2025
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to Feeding America24% of residents of Breathitt County face food insecurities, and 89% of residents are below SNAP threshold of 200%. Some ways to help address these issues are having families learn how to keep food safe and how to budget and buy healthier food.Breathitt County Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior, partnered with Kentucky River Community Care Health and Wellness Center in Breathitt County, and taught clients the Healthy Choices for Every Body Curriculum. Partic
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