Carlisle County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Success Stories
Carlisle County Senior Citizens Cook Through the Calendar
Author: Brooke Hogancamp
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
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
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