Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 2200 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 171 |
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) | 190 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 118 |
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) | 189 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Nellie Buchanan
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Supplying supplemental food to senior citizens on limited incomes is a rewarding task. In collaboration with the KY Dept of Ag CSPF program/God's Pantry Food Bank, Morgan County Extension homemakers volunteer to package 324 food boxes monthly. This effort supplies 600 lbs. of cheese, 300 qts shelf stable fluid milk, 300 packages dry instant milk, 300 half gallons of fruit juice, 900 cans of fruit, 1200 cans each of 2 different vegetables 600 boxes cereal, 600 lbs. pasta, 600 lbs.
