Program Evaluation

Due to the pilot status of the program, evaluation will be an important part of Food + You. it will be used to determine what aspects of the program are making an impact and what changes can be made to improve the program.

Schools are expected to engage with an external evaluation team throughout the year that may include interviews, focus groups or surveys. If at any time during the program you have feedback or issues that need attention contact Second Harvest Heartland staff. Feedback you provide will be used to improve the program for future operation.

Data to be collected by schools includes but is not limited to the following:

• Household demographics:
  1. Number of households served
  2. Number of students in the household attending Food + You partner school
  3. Number of children (0-17yrs old) in the household
  4. Number of adults (18-64yrs old) in the household
  5. Number of seniors (65+yrs old) in the household
  6. Number of first time program users
• Food distribution:
  1. Mode of food distribution
  2. Number of distribution events
  3. Amount of food distributed
  4. Length of time food distributed
  5. Amount of food not used
• Current student enrollment 
• Tracking additional efforts and measurables as determined by action plan