Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 3720 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 295 |
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) | 135 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 795 |
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) | 146 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Success Stories
Learning New Technology to Serve Clients
Author: Velma Mullins
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
In March 2020, Covid-19 hit our community shutting down many businesses. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension service quickly addressed the need to have media trainings for the Nutrition Program Assistants to reach clients. The Expanded Food and Nutrition Program Assistant enrolled in classes to learn how to reach clients with online media channels so they could continue to reach the needs of the community. The assistant set up a nutrition education Facebook page and lear
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Extension Helps Families With Food Insecurity
Author: Velma Mullins
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
As the coronavirus emerged into our state, many families faced food insecurity. With many jobs lost and the prices of food increased, many found themselves unable to provide basic needs for their families. After recognizing the need in the community, the Laurel County Extension Office teamed together with other agencies in the county to offer two food giveaways targeted at working families. We worked with God’s Food Pantry Food Bank, United Way, and the Laurel County Scho
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Sharing Thanksgiving
Author: Bonnie Sigmon
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Food insecurity and food desserts in Kentucky have always been a challenge but the Covid 19 pandemic has driven those number to new heights and those who have never sought assistance before found themselves in need. Kentucky has the eighth-highest rate of food insecurity in the nation and the highest rate among adults ages 50-59 at 17.3%, which is well above the national average of 10.6%, according to Feeding America. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity among seniors in Kentucky w
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Sharing Thanksgiving
Author: Victor Williams
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Food insecurity and food deserts in Kentucky have always been a challenge but the Covid 19 pandemic has driven those number to new heights and those who have never sought assistance before found themselves in need. Kentucky has the eighth-highest rate of food insecurity in the nation and the highest rate among adults ages 50-59 at 17.3%, which is well above the national average of 10.6%, according to Feeding America. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity among seniors in Kentucky wa
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