The "Story Behind the Curve" helps us understand why the data on [state the indicator in plain language, e.g. adults with diabetes, children born addicted to drugs, or people dying from drug overdoses] is the way that it is in our community. When we understand the root causes of our community problems, we have a better chance of finding the right solutions, together.

What's Helping? These are the positive forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.

• Education on the importance of consuming 5 or more vegetables or fruits a day.

• Food Pantries giving out more fruits and vegetables in boxes. 

• Local farmers who sell fruits and vegetables.

• SNAP & WIC programs allow families to purchase fresh, canned, or frozen vegetables and fruits.

What's Hurting? These are the negative forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.

• The overall cost of some fruits and vegetables.

• Lack of education on the importance of consuming vegetables and fruits. 

• General unliking of vegetables and fruits. 

• COVID limiting families on the ability to access fruits and vegetables.