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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 14 |
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) | 1 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 0 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
| 2066.2) | 14 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Robin Burton
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Cooking and figuring out what to cook, can be challenging to individuals who are just learning, and even to the most experienced of cooks as well. Recently, the Nutrition Education Program Assistant from the Grayson County Extension Office began a program using the 2018 Food & Nutrition Calendar issued by the University of Kentucky for Cooperative Extension Services. The NEP Assistant began each lesson teaching from the “Healthy Choices for Every Body” curriculum and then wo
Author: Robin Burton
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
For the residents of Grayson County, KY., making healthier choices has become more important than ever before. Recently the Nutrition Education Program Assistant held a series of classes at the Grayson County Extension Office entitled, “Making Healthier Choices.” The NEP assistant used the “Healthy Choices for Every Body” curriculum. A total of 15 participants started the program, with 6 successfully finishing the series with impressive results. Among the graduates,
Author: Robin Burton
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Recently at the Breckenridge/Grayson Head Start Program, in Grayson County, KY., the Nutrition Education Program Assistant, from the Grayson County Extension Office, taught a series of nutrition classes, using the “Healthy Choices for Every Body” curriculum. The class started with ten participants, but, unfortunately only 3 of those attended all seven of the core classes in order to complete the series. However, among those who did complete the series, there were major incr
Author: Robin Burton
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Saving Hope Charities is a non-profit, non-denominational, Christ-centered living facility for women with children, or expectant mothers. Saving Hope Charities offers a six month and up to one year program for women and their children who are homeless and/or trying to break free of the system and rebuild their independence. Each lady is required to complete trainings in parenting skills, relationship building, child discipline methods, home maintenance, cooking and banking. They are also t
