Community Nutrition Project For Collier County - 937 Words

This paper will explore a food related issue in Collier County and depict a summary of a local program that gives nutrition support. This program will show how it enhances the health among Collier’s County’s low-income elderly, that are residents aged 60 and over. This paper will introduce a community nutrition program idea that will include a clear goal, detail specific aims, draw an action plan and have an evaluation plan that will collect data to confirm the program is working. Community Nutrition Project for Collier County According to (Services and Activities, n.d.) Collier Country was the only county in Florida without any senior resource center while this area had one of the highest populations of those over 65. Census data†¦show more content†¦The program will be called â€Å"The Edible Garden.† It shall support the goals of proper nutrition and give a learning experience and show the benefits of growing fresh fruits and vegetables in one’s garden for low-income seniors that are aged 60 and over. The project will be hands-on fun, active and change the attitude about fruits and vegetables. The program will be for approximately ten weeks. The participants (with a limit of ten persons) will meet once per week for ninety minutes. Each participant should have basic computer knowledge. The program will take place at the Naples Senior Center found at 5025 Castello Dr. Naples Florida. This center is a program of the Jewish Family and Community Services of Southwest Florida. The Cente r is a non-sectarian social service agency. Generous donors, online donations, volunteers, and major fundraising events fund all programs. (â€Å"About JFCS of Southwest Florida,† 2017) The curriculum will be as follows: Each senior would have their tray with ten small containers to plant seedlings. After the ten-week program, the participant will be able to take the container home to re-plant. There will be ten inquiry-based lessons that engage the seniors in growing, harvesting, tasting, and learning about fruits and vegetables. Each lesson will be viewed on the computer at the center and handouts will be available to take home. Here isShow MoreRelatedExploring Corporate Strategy - Case164366 Words   |  658 Pagessubsidiary focus ECS8C_C01.qxd 22/10/2007 11:54 Page 601 A GUIDE TO THE MAIN FOCUS OF CASES IN THE BOOK 601 PAGE NUMBER IN THE BOOK CASE Ekomate – an Indian company uses networks and relationships to internationalise. Eden Project (B) – latest developments in a successful tourist attraction. Brown Bag Films – strategy development and strategic choice for a small business in an international market ACME – innovation and entrepreneurship in the Indian mobile phone industry. Wimm-Bill-DannRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesAcquisitions Editor: Kim Norbuta Editorial Project Manager: Claudia Fernandes Director of Marketing: Patrice Lumumba Jones Marketing Manager: Nikki Ayana Jones Senior Marketing Assistant: Ian Gold Senior Managing Editor: Judy Leale Senior Production Project Manager: Kelly Warsak Senior Operations Supervisor: Arnold Vila Operations Specialist: Ilene Kahn Senior Art Director: Janet Slowik Interior Design: Suzanne Duda and Michael Fruhbeis Permissions Project Manager: Shannon Barbe Manager, Cover Visual