At a glance
100% of families report
healthier diets
71% report improved health and wellbeing
57% say the project helps manage money
57% describe improved family routines
57% report new skills and food confidence
57% say they feel more supported
1. Improved diet
100% of respondents report improved diet
Every recipient of the project reported eating more fruits and vegetables, using them more frequently in meals and providing them more regularly to their children. These consistent findings indicate that the project continues to have a strong dietary impact.
2. Improved health and wellbeing
71% of families link the project to better health and wellbeing
Both staff and families described how having regular access to nutritious food helps to improve physical wellbeing and the overall health of households. Having a reliable, weekly supply of fruit and vegetables also gives families something to look forward to and takes pressure off their daily lives.
3. Financial relief and ability to manage household budgets
57% directly describe the financial benefit with universal confirmation from staff
The project helps families to reduce their weekly food costs, enabling them to redistribute their limited budgets to other needs and manage their household finances more effectively.
4. Convenience, accessibility and reduced physical burden
57% explicitly value local access and wider positivity suggests broader agreement
Survey responses indicate that the project significantly improves ease of access to healthy food by supporting families to pick up their parcels at their existing weekly session. This is particularly meaningful for older carers and those with limited transport options, as it reduces the physical effort and strain of shopping elsewhere.
5. Family routines, cooking together and strengthened household relationships
57% of families and all staff members describe improved family routines
Several responses describe the positive family-centered behaviours that have come about as a result of the project, with staff members noting that shared activities and opportunities for bonding reinforces household connection.
6. Learning, skills development and confidence with new foods
57% describe gaining food skills and confidence
The project is helping families to build confidence in the kitchen, try new ingredients and learn to cook a wider range of meals. Sharing recipes and cooking photos has become a regular part of the group sessions, with families learning from each other as a result.
7. Sense of support, reliability and community
57% directly describe feeling supported ‘through the project’
Many families stated that they often feel invisible in policy and support structures, but that the project makes them feel supported, valued and less alone in their situation. The weekly routine also gives them a regular point of contact at the centre who can help with isolation and provide emotional reassurance.
8. Satisfaction and areas for improvement
43% made minor suggestions; with all feedback being overwhelmingly positive
Families are happy overall with the project and the support they receive through it. The suggestions of larger quantities, better quality and wider reach of the produce provided are made by recipients who are engaged and value what they receive, rather than from those who are dissatisfied with how the project works.
