Author: Emilee Bryant
Planning Unit: Powell County CES
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development
Plan of Work: Nutrition and Food Systems
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
4th Grade 4-H members at Stanton Elementary School identified a need for other students, families and even pets in the community to have access to a well-balanced meal, and food security over the upcoming holiday break. After identifying these needs, 4-H club members organized a "Holiday Food Drive for People and Pets". The members designed a flyer to promote their food drive, and developed a plan to collect things from a variety of food groups through the program.
Club members tasked each grade at the school (K-5) to collect a different food item. 4-H members also worked with the Parent-Teacher Association to deliver the food to a local food bank and the Powell County Animal Shelter.
Over 400 food items were collected by the members in 2 weeks. This service learning project was a wonderful way for 4th grade students to "give back" to their community and include the whole school. The current 4th grade students hope that 4-H school clubs after them continue this project annually at Stanton Elementary.
With nearly 25% of Powell Countys total population in poverty according to the 2018 U.S. Census, the... Read More
Powell County Extension Staff was asked by the Powell County Beekeepers Group about applying for Cou... Read More