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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 2 |
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) | 2 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Detra Coley
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Livingston County Cooperative Extension office was contacted by the Livingston County Judge to ask if it was feasible to participate in the USDA Farm to Families program. This USDA programs helps farming operations by purchasing fruits and vegetables that would not be sold to viable markets and redistributes them to families that are in need of food. After speaking to the Judge, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and Expanded Food and Nutrition Program Assistant began t
Author: Detra Coley
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the food pantry in Livingston County does not allow clients to enter the pantry. A process was instated that allowed clients to call the pantry or come to the door and place an order for food. In order to give clients nutrition information and information on staying safe during the pandemic, the Livingston County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Assistant supplied hand washing information and food safety information to the
Author: Sharee Schoonover
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Livingston County ANR and 4-H partnered with the Livingston County judge-executive, helping hands and several other community entities to participate in the USDA’s excess food give away program. We were able to obtain 2,808 boxes of food which totaled $112,179.60 and were able to serve over 2,000 families throughout our community. Just like communities all over the nation, we have seen families throughout our community struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020. This program wo
