Evidenced outcome: Supported to improve physical health and diet

  • Evidence point
    The proportion of members who agreed / strongly agreed with the statement 'I have easy access to healthy food' increased from 58% to 79% after using the service. This was a statistically significant increase of 21% more individuals agreeing or strongly agreeing in the follow-up survey. The proportion of members who agreed / strongly agreed with the statement 'I know how to maintain a health diet' increased from 74% to 78% after using the service. This 4% increase, however, was not statistically significant. The proportion of members who agreed / strongly agreed with the statement 'I eat lots of fruits and vegetables' increased from 51% to 58% after using the service. This 7% increase, however, was not statistically significant. Additionally, 54% of members agreed or strongly agreed that their physical health had improved since attending the Community Fridge. (N=246 registration survey responses, 103 follow-up survey responses.)
  • Primary beneficiary
    Service users
  • Partner organisation
    Hale Community Centre
  • Volunteering role / intervention
    Community Fridge
  • Evidence strength
    Promising
  • Produced
    June 2024

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