https://www.glwd.org/blog/highlights-of-our-2014-childrens-meal-program-survey/

Highlights of our 2014 Children’s Meal Program Survey

Our team of dietitians conducted a telephone survey in September 2014 to our clients with children on our program. Below is a list of highlights:

Utilization Rate

• 75% of the children on our program eat breakfast more often before school because of our Children’s Meal Program
• Over 88% of the children on our Children’s Meal Program eat more fruit because of our program
• Over 88% of our clients report that the food they receive from God’s Love helps their children eat more nutritiously than they would otherwise
• 90% of our children are eating at least half of all components (vegetable, grain and protein) of their dinner entrée

Nutrition Education

• Over 86% of our clients report that they have learned more about the nutritional needs of their children through our educational flyers
• Over 90% of our clients report that they make healthier choices in the additional foods that they purchase for their children because of what they’ve learned from the God’s Love registered dietitians

Child-Friendly Packaging

• Over 78% of our clients report that our three section tray makes it easier for their children to eat their dinner

Reducing Stress

• Over 96% of our clients that benefit from our Children’s Meal Program report that they feel less stressed about providing good food to their children because of the resources we provide
• Over 96% of our clients that benefit from our Children’s Meal Program report that getting food from God’s Love helps their family to live more independently