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.
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.
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.
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.
2017-09-06
Our Community Wellness Coordinators (CWC) are one of our initiatives the Nutrition Education Program offers free of charge to Indiana communities.
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%.
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.
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.
2017-05-31
The Brookhaven Food Pantry in Grant County is a trusted place for residents to get food for their families.
2017-05-31
Food insecurity is a huge issue in Indiana. Noble and Allen County have a reported incidence of food insecurity of 11.5% and 14.9%, respectively.
2017-03-02
Collaborative effort brings Farmers’ Market and Senior Vouchers to Boone County residents.