The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, we’re separated from extended family and friends, schools have been closed. We are learning new ways to cope with isolation, stress, and anxiety. These don’t just affect adult’s health but also youth as well. To address this issue the Wolfe County Cooperative Extension Service, Nutrition Education Assistant created “Lunchtime Live with Brooke and Baylee,” (two volunteers willing to help prepare recipes). Each week one of the five food groups were discussed including calorie intake from each group, benefits of each group and how each one helps our bodies stay healthy. During the live fun healthy recipes were made by the two volunteers. 5 videos reached a total of 3,982 individuals, and fostered 524 post engagements. This was a significant increase in reach and engagement from former months.

Participants reported that they had learned about the benefits of each food group and some new fun recipes to make at home with their families. One participant stated, “My kids are excited to watch Brooke and Baylee, they have loved making the recipes at home and their favorite is the caterpillar on a stick.” Another participant stated, “My daughter has been less worried about not getting to see her friends because Brooke and Baylee have kept her entertained during this hard time with fun recipes and great information.”