Montgomery County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 81 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 137 |
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) | 36 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 75 |
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) | 85 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Cooking Through the Calendar
Author: Sarah Congleton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Data USA webpage, in 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.6% in Montgomery County, KY. Furthermore, 4.53k out of 27.6k people live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%Also, there is data from our latest needs assessment from the University showing a lack in nutrition education and skills that are esse
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Power of Produce (POP Club) + Mobile Edition
Author: Sarah Congleton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or SituationAccess to fresh produce and nutrition education can be a challenge for families in rural and underserved areas of Montgomery County. While the Power of Produce (POP Club) at the local farmers market has been successful in teaching kids about healthy eating, not all families have the transportation or time to attend market events. In order to expand access and engagement, a new approach was needed to meet families where they are—right in their own communities.
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