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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

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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, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryMeal Kits:Are They Worth It?



Meal Kits:Are They Worth It?

Author: Jacqueline Doucet

Planning Unit: Boyd County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Plan of Work: Nutrition and Food Matters And Healthy Family (Community) through Healthy Individuals

Outcome: Initial Outcome

It is estimated that 20 percent of adults in the United States have tried at least one meal kit delivery service. With the demand for convenience in our society, meal kits seem to be the answer for grocery shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation. Anyone who has not tried meal kits might be interested in learning how meal kits work and whether they are worth the investment for preparing and consuming more meals at home. 

In response to this, the Boyd County Extension Office hosted the workshop Meal Kits: Are They Worth It? for the Lunch and Learn Series. Emphasis was placed on understanding the benefits and drawbacks of incorporating meal kits into lifestyle and financial goals. 17 people participated in the workshop. Of those surveyed, 90 percent indicated they learned the benefits of the kits and 90 percent indicated they understood the drawbacks of using meal kits. Further, 100 percent expressed an increased understanding of how meal kits fit into their lifestyle and financial goals. 5 percent plan to pursue meal kits to help with meal planning and preparation, whereas 85 percent plan to use the information to examine the amount of money they currently spend on food. 

One participant stated that due to attending this program they would “research the full cost before doing something like this.” 








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