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.
Learning to Make the Most of the Food Pantry
2017-05-31
The Brookhaven Food Pantry in Grant County is a trusted place for residents to get food for their families.
Screening for Food Insecurity – A Critical Step In Addressing Hunger
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.
Vouchers Lead to Success in Boone County!
2017-03-02
Collaborative effort brings Farmers’ Market and Senior Vouchers to Boone County residents.
Hendricks County Doubles WIC/Senior Vouchers
2017-03-02
Doubling the value of vouchers leads to success, and introduces Double Up Produce.
The Role of Food in Lead Absorption
2017-03-02
Late last year, the West Calumet neighborhood was found to have high levels of lead in the soil. The Purdue Nutrition Education Program was asked to step in and provide education, guidance, and support to the residents of the area.
Delaware Elementary to the K-12 Food Rescue!
2017-03-02
Rather than throw away pre-packaged food, Delaware Elementary rescues that food to help others. The food rescue initiative involves re-using, or ‘rescuing’ pre-packaged food that isn’t consumed and distributing that food to other programs.
Letter from a Grateful Teacher
2017-03-02
Second-Grade Teacher and Class Express Their Thanks: "My name is Ms. Pleasant, and I am the second grade educator at Jefferson Elementary School in Gary, Indiana. This is a short e-mail to let you know that Class 22, second graders at Jefferson, enjoyed Mrs. Sweet, the NEP Advisor, tremendously."