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

Patients

Partner organisation

Hale Community Centre

Volunteering role / intervention

Community Fridge

Evidence strength

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Promising

Produced

June 2024

Community Fridge and Cupboard - Hale Community Centre - Evaluation Report - May 2024