Success StoryGrab and Go Bags for Coronavirus shut down time



Grab and Go Bags for Coronavirus shut down time

Author: Sherri Farley

Planning Unit: Campbell County CES

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Initial Outcome

On March 16, 2020 the University of Kentucky Campbell County Extension Service began a transition to remote programming as closures from the Coronavirus pandemic loomed. Ways to continue programming to youth in the county resulted in Grab & Go project bags being offered. Utilizing existing supplies for day camps that were cancelled and supplies in storage, thirteen different topics of Grab & Go bags were compiled and set out for pick up by interested families. Included in each bag was: Youth Health Bulletin, Wally Cat Hand washing flier, and Social Media enclosure.  Over the span of 2 months, 589 bags were picked up. Parents were very appreciative of the bags, stating that during this time, their children had something to do that was hands on instead of technology driven. Many parents sent in pictures of their child with a completed project that was then posted on the county’s Facebook page. Non-persishable food items were requested from those picking up bags, these donations were given to a local Family Resource Center to use for families in need.






Stories by Sherri Farley


Yoga for Kids

about 5 years ago by Sherri Farley

4-H Yoga for Kids is a fun and noncompetitive way to be physically active. It supports the goal of e... Read More


After School Nutrition group

about 5 years ago by Sherri Farley

According to a report from The American Policy Youth Forum in Washington, DC in 2006, the importance... Read More


Stories by Campbell County CES


Junior Master Gardener/Learn, Grow, Eat Go:  The Campbell County Approach

Junior Master Gardener/Learn, Grow, Eat Go: The Campbell County Approach

about 5 years ago by Ronda Rex

In Kentucky, at least one out of every three adults (34.2%) and children (37.1%) are overweight or o... Read More


Jr. Master Gardener Program

Jr. Master Gardener Program

about 6 years ago by Sarah Imbus

Junior Master Gardener/Learn Grow Eat Go:The Campbell County ApproachIn Kentucky, at least one out o... Read More