Success StoryLearning to Shop on a Dime



Learning to Shop on a Dime

Author: Kati Noble

Planning Unit: Breathitt County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

According to Feed America in the state of Kentucky, 1 in 7 people face hunger. Combating food insecurity is vital to the health and wellness of individuals. The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) addressed the needs by providing ZOOM lessons to reach clients.

The Breathitt County SNAP=Ed assistant continued to provide nutrition classes, once a month to participants at Kentucky River Community Care. The Healthy Choices for Every Body Curriculum was used to cover several nutrition topics including eating better on a budget, meal planning, food safety, and how to read food labels. 74% of participants showed an increase in their food resource management practices.






Stories by Breathitt County CES


Survive to Thrive: Disaster Preparedness

about 17 days ago by Stacy Trent

Kentuckians have experienced firsthand how natural disasters can occur any time and often with littl... Read More


Farm and Home Safety Event 2024

about 1 months ago by Reed Graham

Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Where there is a farm, there is alway... Read More