According to the Office of Administration of Children and Families (2014-2018), 25.5% of the population of Whitley County is below the poverty level. The SNAP-Ed program assistant reaches out too many of these children and families through school programming. This year, Corbin Independent Schools, Berea College Promise Neighborhood Initiative, and SNAP-Ed partnered to bring nutrition education to the 4th and 5th graders every Friday during the school time, using My Plate Yummy Curriculum.  
Kids tried many foods for the first time as food samples were included in each class. Samples included items such as whole-grain crackers, confetti bean salsa with tortilla chip, and fruit dip made with yogurt. Some kids had never tried plain bran cereal. After the class, several asked for the brand or where they could purchase the foods.
During each session, tips for physical activity and basic food safety were included. The importance of washing your hands before eating and maintaining the surfaces clean is repeatedly stressed. The importance of getting 60 minutes of exercise a day and many ways to do that are included as well.
This program complements a semiannual family engagement night. Family cooking is the main activity and then the families are able to eat what they’ve prepared together. MyPlate is reinforced during this evening with adults and children.