Objective 2.2 By 12/31/2019, increase access and consumer demand for nutritious food choices in 68104, 68105, 68107, 68110, 68111, 68117, 68124, measured by an aggregate 15% increase in purchasing pattern, consumption, access to healthy foods, and preference for healthy food options. For additional information or to join the work group contact: Food Bank for the Heartland Susan Ogborn 402-331-1213 SOgborn@FoodBankHeartland.org Key Actions Status of Key Actions
Successes Quarter 1: Food Bank for the Heartland distributed 1.26 million pds.(630,000 to DC) of produce this quarter UNL Nebraska Extension’s Nutrition Education Program (NEP) conducts ongoing consumer education to increase demand through two USDA federally funded programs SNAP-Ed & EFNEP. Consumer education results from fiscal year 2016 (October 1, 2015-August 2016)are as follow: Total limited resource adults in Douglas County Nebraska taught a series of seven Nebraska Extension NEP food and nutrition classes = 651. Based on pre and post 24-hour dietary recalls there was an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption. Pre & Post percentages of those who meet the daily recommended amount. Pre- Vegetable intake = 41%, Post Vegetables = 64% Pre Fruit intake = 42%, Post Fruit = 61% Healthy Neighborhood Store customer’s that received varying amount of nutrition education at 5 Douglas County Healthy Neighborhood Stores from May 2016-July 2016 (let me know if you want me to update this info once all data is completed for August). = 2,572 Piloted Fresh Food Bonus Bucks-distribution of $5 coupons-50% reception rate Healthy vending resolution guidelines passed by BOH & County Commissioners (15 DC buildings have purchasing policy). Farm to Store: Phil’s Foodway, Omaha Home for Boys & Cooper Farms K& J, J& D Cubby's in Bennington (purchasing of produce stand). Quarter 2: For FY 2016 27% increase in produce distributed in pantries Demos and Fresh Food Bucks created 30% increase in produce purchased by pilot grocery location Clients will choose fresh produce if it is easily accessible and accompanied by recipes. |