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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 4300 |
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) | 50 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 50 |
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: Relissa Torian
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
In August 2020, the Nutrition Education Program SNAP-Ed Assistant delivered 100 Cookbooks, "Using Recipes from the Emergency Food Assistance Program," to Micah Mission's food pantry. Learning of the Mission's safe procedures of providing foods to limited resource families during COVID-19, the Assistant formed a partnership with the Mission.Six weeks into the partnership the SNAP-Ed Assistant has printed and shared 1,250 recipes, 300 Seasoned Newsletters, and 200 Healthy at Home
Author: Relissa Torian
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Wally Cat at the MarketThe Nutrition Education Program SNAP-Ed Assistant adventures outdoors. Following the COVID-19 guidelines, the Farmer’s Market was a great location for the Assistant and Wally Cat. Together the duo shared fun motivating activities and healthy eating practices along with fresh displays of whole fruits and vegetables. The displays were used as an identifying game for the youth and some adults. The nutritional message was shared through 116 copies of recipe cards,
Author: Relissa Torian
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Food SafetyFood safety, one of the seven required lessons of Healthy Choices for Every Body, a University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, through the Nutrition Education Program Adult Curriculum, helped Trigg County’s 92% adult graduates of limited resource families adopt new healthy lifestyles. Among those changes was an increase in food safety. Trigg County SNAP-Ed Assistant reported 92% adult graduates of the Nutrition Education Program showed improvement in food safety.
