Lincoln County

SNAP-Ed Assistant, Kayla Gibson

Success Story #2 “Healthy Improvements at Logan’s Trace Apartments” 2018

Logan's Trace Apartments is a low income housing facility in Stanford which has been the site of several sets of classes using the Healthy Choices for Every Body Curriculum. In the past, participants have been great to have in class, but attendance seems to always be low. However, with cooperation and collaboration of the management, great improvements have been shown in attendance to classes. 19 were graduated this year from Logan's Trace. Along with the lessons, free kitchen incentive items and recipes given away each week from the NEP Assistant, the manager has also made a weekly raffle in which participants can win additional door prizes. Morale and excitement surrounding the class has grown and participants from past classes are now bringing their families and friends and even asking for the class to do recipes that were done over 2 years ago because they love them so much. Tailgater caviar is a popular one, and one participant states "I've been making that ever since you came here the first time and made it for us. It's one thing my husband will actually eat that has vegetables in it!".

Improvements have been shown in diet quality (Section 2.1), with the average being 65%. For physical activity (2.2), the improvement is at about 58%. In addition, the participants are getting more fresh produce in their diet . 79% are getting more vegetables on a daily basis, and 79% are getting more fruit on a daily basis. Another great accomplishment has been that 63% are drinking less soda. This was especially encouraging since there is a soda machine right outside the community room. Participants would often drink some before, during and after class. However, as the class has went on, it seems that less and less people are coming in with soft drinks. Overall, this group has been extremely fulfilling and wonderful to work with!