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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 78 |
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) | 27 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 30 |
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) | 45 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Elizabeth Maxedon
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Nutrition Education Program Assistant Success Story #1 Whitney Young Job Corp Beth Maxedon, Nutrition Education Program Assistant 1117 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502)633-4593 1/13/2020 Whitney Young Job Corp in Shelby County is a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing job training services for at-risk & low-income youth from all over the United States and other countries. There are challenges with students from diverse cultures, minorities,
Author: Elizabeth Maxedon
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
NEP Assistant Success Story #3Shelby County's Serenity Center Beth Maxedon, Nutrition Education Program Assistant 1117 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502)633-4593 9/5/2020 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. The entire country was shut down except for declared essential workers. The impact of the pandemic caused a potential loss of income.The Shelby County's University of
Author: Elizabeth Maxedon
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
NEP Assistant Success Story #4Shelby County's Grab and Go packetsBeth Maxedon, Nutrition Education Program Assistant 1117 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502)633-4593 9/10/2020 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. The entire country was shut down except for declared essential workers. There was a mandatory order that groups were unable to assemble due to possible public health.The Sh
Author: Elizabeth Maxedon
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
NEP Assistant Success Story #2 Shelby County's Shelbyville Sentinel-NewsBeth Maxedon, Nutrition Education Program Assistant 1117 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502)633-4593 8/27/2020 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. The entire country was shut down except for declared essential workers. The supply chain of food was interrupted and caused panic in local grocery stores.The Un
