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
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
2066.1)
0
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or
vegetables daily
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