The parks department is beginning to remove vending machines and switch to healthier snack options at all of its community centers.
The transition begins today at the Westport-Roanoke Community Center and others.
According to the department, there were numerous requests for healthier snack options, so they did a survey to see what people wanted.
“More than 80% of respondents felt that healthier options were important with top motivators for purchasing being affordability (68.42%), followed by convenience (45.61%) and nutrition (43.27%). The top healthier options chosen include trail mix, granola bars and protein bars,” the department says.
So the new menu includes granola bars, fruit snacks, protein bars, PowerAde 0 and bottled water. Prices range from $.50 to $2 per item and can be purchased at each center’s front desk.
The program is partially funded by a Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Grant the Health Department received from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Excellent news. Good job Westport-Roanoke Community Center !