SNAP-Ed Success Story 2021-2022

Nancy Owens-Sr. Nutrition Education Program/SNAP-Ed Assistant

2021-2022 NEP/SNAP-Ed Programming 

The Allen County Senior NEP paraprofessional taught 59 limited resources

families how to serve more nutritious meals, to keep foods safe, and to utilize local food 

resources effectively.  44% of NEP families made an improvement in the nutritional 

quality of their diet.      

39% of NEP graduate families consumed a diet of higher quality because they 

planned meals using My Plate, considered healthy choices, and used the "Nutrition Facts" label.  

43% of families increased the frequency of moderate physical activity for 30 minutes 

per day. 75% of families demonstrated an improvement in safe food handling practices and hand washing behavior. 

49% of families learned to plan meals ahead of time and use a grocery list to guide 

food selections. A 47% improvement was shown in food price comparison behavior.  

Families showed a 20% decrease in meals eaten away from home.  There were 

14% fewer families who could not afford to eat properly.

13% of families were able to use community food resources, such as food pantries,

 less often due to increased skill at food resource management.