Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 214 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 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) |
| 2066.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 0 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 1992 |
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) | 21 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Joy Rose
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Wolfe County Lunchroom announced the dates for their summer lunch program, and asked for community partners who would be interested in serving the lunches. The lunch service was interested in providing the lunches to more locations in our county, as there is not a form of public transportation in our area and parents are challenged to find ways to bring children to the one school location that prepares the lunches,The Wolfe County SNAP Assistant asked to to a part of the summer lunch program
Author: Stacy Trent
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention children under the age of 5 eat fewer fruits and vegetables than the daily recommended, poor nutrition and physical inactivity have been linked to obesity. To address this issue the Wolfe County Cooperative Extension Service, Nutrition Assistant partnered with Middle Kentucky Community Action-Wolfe County Head Start and offered six lessons using the Literacy, Eating and Activity for Preschool/Primary curriculum for youth ages three-five.
Author: Stacy Trent
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Many older adults are either living alone or with one other person which provides different challenges when shopping for and cooking healthy meals. It can be hard to have a desire to cook for one or two people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 12% of seniors in Wolfe County are low-income, living alone or with one other person. To help address this issue the Wolfe County Cooperative Extension Service, SNAP-Ed assistant partnered with the Campton Methodist Housing Authority. The 7 l
