We know from our regular evaluations that what we do is making a real difference.
Many of the schools we serve are in the lowest economic areas of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, where childhood obesity rates tend to be higher than the national average and families face significant challenges. These are complex issues – and they matter deeply to us.
By providing regular access to fresh, healthy produce and creating space for conversation, encouragement and education, we are part of a much wider movement working towards lasting change.
Our market stall approach allows us to engage directly with parents and children – chatting about recipes, sharing ideas and building confidence around cooking with fresh ingredients.
The food is the starting point; the real impact is the cultural shift we help nurture in schools and homes each week.
We see it in the small but powerful moments -children asking for fruit while they queue, families trying new recipes, parents growing in confidence. If we can help families eat more healthily at home, then we are making a difference. The statistics below help tell that story.
The facts
Feedback from our families
