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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024


Success StorySeniors Have Access to Fresh Produce



Seniors Have Access to Fresh Produce

Author: Danielle Fairchild

Planning Unit: Lawrence County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Bay Pointe apartment complex provides housing for elderly adults. Rent cost is based on household income. With the increased rate of inflation and the high cost of food, elderly adults on fixed incomes look for ways to manage food costs.  The Lawrence County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) Senior Assistant works with 10 residents by providing resources such as soil and vegetable plants for raised-bed gardens. The residents’ plant, fertilize, care for and harvest fresh vegetables throughout the summer months. The residents of Bay Pointe have grown vegetables such as lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers successfully.  In addition, the SNAP-Ed assistant helped the residents apply for the Senior Farmers Market EBT card program.  Having access to fresh produce during the summer months is invaluable to elderly adults not only for good health, but also financially as well.






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