Pike County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 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) | 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 |
Success Stories
Planning Holiday Meals on a Thrifty Budget
Author: Chelsea Workman
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
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
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