Success Stories
The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program is making a difference in the lives of real people. Read below and learn how the program has helped Indiana residents.
Improving Access to Trails Leads to a Healthier Community
2017-12-01
The Town of Chrisney recently started a shared use trail, that while beautiful and easy to use, was difficult to get to unless by car. With the help of Erin Meyer and the Welborn Baptist Foundation’s Healthy Eating, Active Living Grant, the trail is now accessible to all!
Boone County Community Garden
2017-09-05
Holly Catron, the Community Wellness Coordinator from Boone County learned of a Placemaking grant received by The Heart of Lebanon board that the board had not discovered a use for. After conducting an assessment, Holly Catron suggested the funding be used to implement a downtown community garden, and the board readily agreed.
School Wellness Policy Grows Into Food Pantry
2017-09-05
What started as the development of a school wellness policy for the West Washington School Corporation evolved to include a client choice pantry for students and families.
Gardening and Outreach to New Americans in Indianapolis
2017-09-05
Perry Township, Indianapolis, has the largest community of Burmese Refugees in the United States. Most of the Refugees were settled in this south side Indianapolis community during the last 15 years.
Summer Meals in Jefferson County Continues to Grow!
2017-09-05
Food insecurity is an issue in Jefferson County, especially during the summer months when school is not in session. Those children who would receive healthy breakfasts and lunches at school are often not getting those meals.
Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice!
2017-09-06
Our Community Wellness Coordinators (CWC) are one of our initiatives the Nutrition Education Program offers free of charge to Indiana communities.
Creating A Farmers’ Market in Fayette County
2017-03-02
Bringing Farmers’ Markets to Fayette County pays off for residents and the county. In Fayette County, the poverty level is at 23%, the obesity rate is 39% and food insecurity for children is 28%.
Elementary Students Walk and Run for Better Health
2017-05-31
For the last six months, Erin Sherrow-Hayse—a Community Wellness Coordinator in Lake County, has been working with Glen Park Academy School to increase physical activity opportunities for students.
Healthy Choices. Healthy Baby.
2017-05-31
Carla was a young pregnant woman who contacted Howard County NEPA Linda Echelbarger because her doctor warned her that her eating habits could lead to gestational diabetes.