Table 5 Group purpose, example action steps, and outcome of each change club

“To increase access to heart-healthy food among those most in need”

Decide upon heart healthy recipe for each cooking demonstration

Conducted a monthly heart-healthy cooking demonstration for the community

“To increase access to and use of healthy and culturally appropriate foods in the community”

Decide on an appetizer and main dish to prepare during the taste testing

Implemented taste testing and nutrition education to food pantry patrons of the church

“To provide information to the greater church community to promote healthier lifestyle”

Collect permission slips from parents of children at the church-affiliated school to use child’s pictures in cookbook

Developed a heart healthy cookbook for the parents of the school affiliated with the church and healthy lifestyle messages to include in the church's bulletin

“To inform and educate the community in making healthy eating and fitness choices “

Identify and contact vendors across multiple disciplines (e.g., law enforcement, food industry, health care and emergency services, physical fitness, land conservation)

Implemented a holistic wellness fair designed to serve the geographic catchment area of the church