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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 1689 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 500 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 25 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 9 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 1 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
| 2066.2) | 731 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 21 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
As a result of our high poverty rate and other risk factors, 18.6% of Clinton County residents are burdened with food insecurity. Residents have also reported that only 7% get the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables each day. Community members of all ages need access to healthy foods. Expansion of the current farmers market and access to healthy locally grown foods were noted in recent work with the CDC High Obesity grant as well as the Community Health Improvement Plan. Efforts to
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Clinton County Extension Office facilitated a grant from the Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center from 2015-2018 to increase coordination and participation in USDA child nutrition assistance programs. All children in the district qualify for free school breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision, so efforts focused on the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Through the support of nearly $100,000 in grant funding, st
