Carroll County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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 |
Success Stories
Cooking Through the Calendar
Author: Christy Eastwood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the latest “State of Senior Hunger” data from Feeding America, Kentucky has one of the highest rates of food insecurity among older adults in the United States. 6.9% of Kentucky seniors lack regular access to enough food or have to trade off food for other basic needs. Carroll County has a rate of 14.3% of food insecurity according to Kentucky by the Numbers. Food insecurity can have negative health consequences for older adults, including lower overall diet quality, con
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