Powell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 6216 |
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) | 70 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 200 |
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
Making a Difference with Goodwill RISE
Author: April Tipton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Powell County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Assistant Senior was granted the opportunity to provide continuous nutrition education classes via zoom to Goodwill Industries of Kentucky’s RISE (Reintegrating Individuals Successful Everyday) program participants. The RISE program provides second chance opportunities to individuals who have been incarcerated, are in recovery, halfway houses, etc. RISE participants complete the RISE two-week program that cover
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Mountain Comp Care Youth Class
Author: April Tipton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Mountain Comprehensive Care has locations throughout the state of Kentucky where they serve both youth and adults who need addiction services, behavioral health, crisis services, developmental/intellectual disability services and more. Powell County is fortunate to have a Mountain Comp Care Center in the community. Many adults and youth utilize the services at the Powell County Mountain Comp Care which affords them the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs. The coordinator from MCC
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