Pike County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 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) |
| 2066.5) | 200 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 20 |
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) | 20 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Success Stories
Keeping My Family Healthier and Happier
Author: Valerie Robinette
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
A new partnership between the Pike county Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program(EFNEP) and Goodwill has providedand opportuity for EFNEP to assist people in the transition and return back to their communities successfully. The Pike County EFNEP Assistant teaches seven (7) required lessons virtually from the Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum to Goodwill participantsenrolled in RISE (Reintegrating Individuals Successfully Every Day).RISE participants are taught how to plan an
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Making Healthy Meals For a Small Price
Author: Valerie Robinette
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Through a partnership with WestCare Healthy Families in Lookout KY, the Pike County Expanded Foods and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Assistant was instrumental in assisting clients to successfully transition back into their communities. After completing the Healthy Choices for EveryBody curriculum, these clients wanted to become healthier by making healthier food choices and enjoying exercise. WestCare Healthy Families is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization that provides a wide spectrum of
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Tasty and Healthy Meals
Author: Valerie Robinette
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Pike County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Assistant partnered with Goodwill Industries to provide healthy eating and lifestyle education to clients. Using the Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum, the EFNEP Assistant taught participants how to make healthier food choices using MyPlate; how to save money at the grocery store, including menu planning; and how to coo
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