Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 727 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 57 |
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) |
| 2066.9) | 55 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 29 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 115 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 2546 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 622 |
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) | 125 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Velma Mullins
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Nutrition plays an important role in recovery from substance abuse. It is a fact that drugs and alcohol can affect metabolism, organ function, mental well-being, and can prevent the body from absorbing, digesting, and using nutrients. This can lead to vitamin deficiencies and poor nutrition overall. The Laurel County Expanded Food and Nutrition assistant and Family and Consumer Science Assistant worked with Crossroads inpatient facility for men struggling with drug addict
Author: Velma Mullins
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the United States Census, Kentucky is above the child poverty rate and food insecurity percentages. Laurel County has over twenty percent increase in total poverty and eleven percent total poverty increase since 2008. The Expanded Food and Nutrition Program Assistant worked with the Laurel County Family Resource Centers and did a series of seven lessons using the Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum. Hands on nutrition education provided during the year with em
Author: Judith O'Bryan
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the 2018 census conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, Laurel County’s population now exceeds 60,000 individuals. The census also revealed that Laurel County has a poverty rate of 23.2%, which is higher than Kentucky’s overall poverty rate of 18.2%. Additionally, studies conducted by Feeding America indicated that 15.9% of Laurel County residents are food insecure, with 11.7% of the population being over age 65 and living below the poverty rate. To addres
Author: Bonnie Sigmon
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Extension Meets a Need During CoronavirusAs coronavirus emerged into our state, many people’s world fell apart seemingly overnight. Jobs were lost and many lost all means of income in a blink of an eye. Many, found themselves unable to provide the basic necessities for their families like food, and had no idea where to call for help because they had never needed assistance before. After recognizing this need in the community the Laurel County Extension Office teamed toge
Author: Victor Williams
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Extension Meets a Need During CoronavirusAs coronavirus emerged into our state, many people’s world fell apart seemingly overnight. Jobs were lost and many lost all means of income in a blink of an eye. Many, found themselves unable to provide the basic necessities for their families like food, and had no idea where to call for help because they had never needed assistance before. After recognizing this need in the community the Laurel County Extension Office teamed toge
Author: Judith O'Bryan
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
As coronavirus emerged into our state, many people’s world fell apart seemingly overnight. Jobs were lost and many lost all means of income in a blink of an eye. Many, found themselves unable to provide the basic necessities for their families like food, and had no idea where to call for help because they had never needed assistance before. After recognizing this need in the community the Laurel County Extension Office teamed together with other agencies in the county to
Author: William Adkins
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
As coronavirus emerged in our state, many people’s world fell apart seemingly overnight. Jobs were lost and many lost all means of income in a blink of an eye. Many, found themselves unable to provide the basic necessities for their families like food and had no idea where to call for help because they had never needed assistance before. After recognizing this need in the community the Laurel County Extension Office teamed together with other agencies in the county to of
