Success StoryExtension to go bags during COVID-19



Extension to go bags during COVID-19

Author: Molly Jordan

Planning Unit: Bracken County CES

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

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

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

In early March, planning for summer programs was underway, excitement about camp was building, fair projects were started; however, when COVID-19 struck all of those things went out to door. As extension agents, we were wondering how we can impact and serve a community that we could not interact with.  Through social media outlets, we developed a weekly take home bag that included items from all three-program areas. To date we have given out over 180 kits. The themes of these kits ranged from windowsill gardening, science exploration, meal planning, budgeting 101, hand washing, and others. We are conducting these kits through the end of July and then plan to transition to other forms as the school year begins. Through the pandemic, the belief that the Extension Service is vital to our communities has prevailed.






Stories by Molly Jordan


Longest Day of Play and Community Health Fair

about 5 months ago by Molly Jordan

The summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year, has been designated the Longest Day of Pla... Read More


Safe and Sober Prom

about 5 months ago by Molly Jordan

During the last few months of school, prom and graduation season is in full swing, sweeping both tee... Read More


Stories by Bracken County CES


Mothers and Daughter Bonding Over Blooms

Mothers and Daughter Bonding Over Blooms

about 7 months ago by Holly Bowman

With parents and children engrossed in their mobile devices for hours on end, face-to-face interacti... Read More


Advancing Farm Practices Through Shared-Use Equipment

Advancing Farm Practices Through Shared-Use Equipment

about 7 months ago by Holly Bowman

The challenge of embracing best management practices in farming often boils down to the significant ... Read More