Hopkins County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2022

Hopkins County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023

2068 - Cook Wild Kentucky
2068.6)	0	Pounds of donated venison
2068.3)	300	Number of recipe cards distributed
2068.2)	2	Number of recipe-tasting events hosted
2068.1)	19	Number of participants at recipe-tasting events
2068.5)	0	Number of participants in ‘Field to Fork/Hook and Cook’ classes.

2068 - Cook Wild Kentucky

2068.6)

Pounds of donated venison

2068.3)

300

Number of recipe cards distributed

2068.2)

Number of recipe-tasting events hosted

2068.1)

Number of participants at recipe-tasting events

2068.5)

Number of participants in ‘Field to Fork/Hook and Cook’ classes.

Success Stories

Cook Wild Kentucky

Author: Amanda Dame

Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky

Food insecurity is an issue across America, especially in communities across Kentucky. According to the United States Census, 18% of Hopkins County residents live in poverty. Fortunately, there are several community agencies that assist with meeting the needs of Hopkins County residents. One program that has been adopted to address food insecurity issues is Hungers for the Hungry. This program allows hunters to donate their harvested deer to local food banks across the state. Once the meat is pr