Russell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2071 - LEAP
2071.3) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables

2071.2) 27

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits

2071.4) 27

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods

2071.5) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active

2071.6) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks)

2071.1) 31

Number of participants



Success Stories

Clean Hands Prevent the Spread of Illness

Author: Megan Gullett

Major Program: LEAP

Clean Hands Prevent the Spread of Illness

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) one of the best ways to help prevent the spread of illnesses, such as COVID-19 and the flu, is to wash your hands frequently, especially when in public spaces. The Russell County Public School system, Active Day, and Head Start programs in Russell County are areas of public space that have a high concentration of vulnerable audiences that may be more prone to the spreading of illness, which can have devasting consequences.The Russell County FCS

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