Cumberland County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





2028 - Recipes for Life
2028.3) 66

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables
2028.2) 66

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits
2028.1) 66

Number of participants
2028.4) 66

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods
2028.7) 66

Number of participants reporting intention to help prepare food at home


Success Stories

Recipes for Life

Author: Deborah Messenger

Major Program: Recipes for Life

Cumberland County Family and Consumer Sciences collaborated with four 5th grade teachers and the principal of Cumberland County Elementary School to offer the Recipes for Life program to sixty-seven students. Three volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. A post-test evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills:- 97% recognized the recommended handwa

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