Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or
vegetables daily
2066.2)
33
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)
28
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)
5
Number of individuals who reported increased
knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label
In the 2019 Carlisle County Community Needs Assessment report, community members recognized "more senior citizen support programs" in their top areas of concern among Youth & Families. Combined with areas of concern regarding addressing and reducing chronic illnesses, the Carlisle County Cooperative Extension Service recognized an opportunity to provide nutritional information to Senior Citizens on a monthly basis. Carlisle County FCS Extension collaborated with the Carlisle C