Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 12000 |
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) | 25 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 3000 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Patsy Smith
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
During the Covid19 pandemic the Jackson County Cooperative SNAP-Ed Assistant partnered with the Jackson County 4-H, Save the Children and the Jackson County School system to deliver Health and Nutrition bags to the local schools, which were sent home to children in NTI packets and school lunches. The bags consisted of proper handwashing flyers, CHOP CHOP Kids Newsletters, recipe cards and SNAP-Ed materials to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. The bags also contained foo
Author: Patsy Smith
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Jackson County SNAP-Ed assistant partnered with the New Hope Recovery center to teach an eight week program using the Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum. The SNAP-Ed assistant visited the program twice a month. During this time the focus was on preparing healthy meals on a budget, food safety, proper handwashing and how to incorporate good nutrition back into their lifestyle. At each class the group also discussed the importance of daily physical activity. The
Author: Patsy Smith
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Even during a pandemic the Jackson County Cooperative Extension service found a way to serve the community. The SNAP-Ed program assistant partnered with 4-H, ANR and several community groups and local businesses to do a Container Garden Project. A total of 75 gardening kits were given to families at a drive through at the Jackson County Cooperative Extension office. The container gardening kits contained gardening supplies, seeds and plants, information packets and ever
