According to Feeding America24% of residents of Breathitt County face food insecurities, and 89% of residents are below SNAP threshold of 200%. Some ways to help address these issues are having families learn how to keep food safe and how to budget and buy healthier food.

Breathitt County Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior, partnered with Kentucky River Community Care Health and Wellness Center in Breathitt County, and taught clients the Healthy Choices for Every Body Curriculum. Participants learned the importance of food safety, reading food labels, eating healthier on a budget, and healthy cooking and ways to incorporate each food group into every meal. Participants’ behavior changed was indicated by entry and exit forms. 100% of participants showed a positive increase in their food safety practices and their food resource management skills. One participant stated that because of the series of lessons, they had tried new foods, budgeted better when grocery shopping, and had overall started eating healthier.