2021-575-E-Health-Chatham County Cooperative Extension Department-Subaward CHG Grant - nutrition education and voucher program

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Exhibit A Scope of Work Purpose: Chatham County Cooperative Extension aims to increase blood pressure monitoring and fruit and vegetable consumption among individuals with hypertension through education and practical instruction. The curriculum will include nutrition education for management of hypertension, food safety and basic cooking skills for preparing fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious food options. The series will also include a focus on local food access with the opportunity to purchase from local farmers and producers made available through vouchers. Project Scope: Chatham County Cooperative Extension Duties  Enroll participants into educational series. Provide evidenced-based nutrition education for managing hypertension and food safety and preparation skills.  Connect participants with local farmers and producers to purchase foods discussed in educational series.  Assist participants in monitoring blood pressure throughout the series and discuss the importance of monitoring.  Provide relevant incentive items so participants may practice skills they’ve learned as home.  Provide and manage a voucher system that allows participants to purchase nutritious foods from local farmers and producers.  Evaluate change in frequency of monitoring blood pressure and consumption of fruits and vegetables with pre and post-tests.  Provide reports on classes, participation, and evaluation outcomes to Orange County Health Department. OCHD Duties  Assist Chatham County Cooperative Extension by providing the following funding: o Farmer’s Market Vouchers of $10 each per participant (up to 20 participants) for 10 weeks totaling $2,000. o Farmer’s Market Program teaching tools (thermometers, cutting board, containers) totaling $1,000. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5710DA8F-5574-4B1B-9399-537F26BE53DA