Over these past few months, most (if not all) aspects of our lives have somewhat been uprooted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Social distancing and strict guidelines have taken a toll on the psychological well-being of staff, students, kids, and adults everywhere. In an extraordinarily short period of time, most of our day-to-day routines have drastically changed. Luckily, during this hectic time, the Floyd County Cooperative Extension Office Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program has figured out creative ways to reach audiences throughout the county, despite Covid-19. 

One of the best ways to stay connected and deliver nutrition education is through the internet. A Floyd County SNAP-Ed Facebook page was created in response to nutrition classes coming to a complete halt. On a daily basis nutritional content, budgeting information, cooking demonstration videos, recipes, and extension opportunities can be seen by anyone who uses social media. Although most of the information posted to the page can be utilized by everyone, the content is primarily aimed at those who are on a tight budget and still want to incorporate healthy meals into their lives. Furthermore, on the page, there have been over 1,260 people reached so far through the social media posts alone!

Creating a SNAP-Ed county page has helped a good number of people outside of community partners to receive valuable information. It has also worked to extend the reach of the Floyd County Cooperative Extension Office Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program. So even though so much has changed during this pandemic, new, positive opportunities have arose and the SNAP-Ed Program is still continuing to make a positive impact on the community.