Success StoryNortheast Area Head Start Parent Group



Northeast Area Head Start Parent Group

Author: Danielle Fairchild

Planning Unit: Lawrence County CES

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

The Lawrence County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) assistant partnered with Northeast Area Head Start to offer a series of nutrition classes to parents of preschool-aged children. The parent group met once a month throughout the school calendar year. In addition to teaching the seven required lessons, the SNAP-Ed assistant would also take a recipe sample for parents to try and encouraged them to prepare at home for their families.

The participants improved their knowledge of food safety. Participants gained knowledge on how to use a meat thermometer to properly check meats and casseroles which resulted in all parents using a meat thermometer more often while preparing meals for their families.

The participants also gained knowledge of food resource management. Overall, 67% of the participants check cupboards before shopping, make a grocery list, and have enough money for food. In addition, 100% of the participants compare food prices in order to purchase more foods for their families.






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