Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 170 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 299 |
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) | 105 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 62 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 202 |
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) | 138 |
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) | 172 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Kenna Knight
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Access to local fruits and vegetables are limited in Pendleton County. Despite the health benefits, only 2% of Pendleton County adults get the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables compared to the state average 8.0% of adults meeting the daily fruit intake recommendation and only 6.3% of adults meet the daily vegetable intake. Nationwide, only 12.2% of adults meet the daily fruit recommendation and only 9.3% meet the vegetable recommendation.To help with this situation this past su
Author: Kenna Knight
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Kohl’s National Giving Award is a purpose-led organization that strives to make a difference in communities nationwide and partner with organizations that help families lead fulfilled lives. The Pendleton County Extension Office was honored to receive the Kohl’s National Giving award for 2019. Pendleton County Extension is excited to be one of five organizations to receive a $10,000 grant to focus on addressing vital community needs. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions; unem
