Lawrence County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 60 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 75 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 50 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 50 |
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) | 271 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Holiday Nutrition Classes Bring Health and Joy to Lawrence County Families
Author: Ruth Kirk
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Lawrence County Extension Nutrition Education Program Senior Assistant partnered with Lawrence County Family Resource Youth Service Coordinators to help families with nutrition education. A total of thirteen parents participated in Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum. Seven lessons included but not limited to: Healthy Cooking, Food Safety, Healthy Affordable Meals, Shifting to Healthier Choices, Fruits & Vegetables, Reading Food Labels and Better Beverage Choices. As a result, 100
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Cooking Through the Calendar Builds Healthy Habits in the Community
Author: Deana West
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.Access to healthy meals and knowledge of basic cooking skills continues to be a challenge for many individuals and families in our community. Poor dietary habits are contributing to rising rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Many Lawrence County residents have expressed a desire to learn more about cooking nutritious meals at home using affordable ingredients.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if
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