Success StorySaving Time and Money in the Kitchen



Saving Time and Money in the Kitchen

Author: Kati Noble

Planning Unit: Breathitt County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Initial Outcome

According to 2020 data from the Feeding America website, Breathitt County’s food insecurity rate is 24.6%. One way to address this issue is by, learning how to meal plan and learning how to make smarter buys at the store.


Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with Kentucky River Community Care, taught adults the Healthy Choices for Everybody Curriculum. As a part of these classes, participants learned the importance of meal planning, eating healthy, and how to eat healthier on a budget.


Participants behavior change was indicated by entry and exit forms. 100% of participants showed a positive change in their overall diet quality, Also, 90% of participants showed a positive increase in their knowledge of food security practices, and 64% showed a positive increase in their knowledge of food resource management practices.


Implementing the Healthy Choices for Everybody program is one way to combat food insecurity. Participants learn how to meal plan, and how to make smart choices while grocery shopping on a budget.






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