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)
130
Number of individuals who reported increased
knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label
2066.2)
0
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)
0
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or
vegetables daily
Grocery costs have increased in recent years. According to USDA Economic Research Outlook (2023), in 2022, food-at-home prices increased by 11.4%, which is more than three times the 2021 rate. Additionally, food prices are expected to continue to rise throughout 2023 and increase by another 8%. These historically high average prices make meal budgeting, especially holiday meals which tend to cost more, extremely important. To address this issue the Pike County Extension agent for Family and Cons
