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The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Acknowledgements
We would like to thank all of the following individuals, organizations, and agencies for their contributions to this report and their dedication to helping our community.
Kathy Hayes, Director of Community Benefits, and the Community Benefits Department of St. Joseph Health System – Humboldt County
Jason Hervin, Pantry Network Coordinator, and Anne Holcomb, Executive Director, and every one at Food for People
Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services
Professor Josh Meisel, Ph.D., and students from Sociology 583, Quantitative Research Methods, Fall 2011: Andrew Adamus, Lora Bristow, Sara Camp, Taylor Cannon, Daniel Draskinis, Meg Harper, Gay Hylton, Iris Koski, John Krapf, Apryle Mercado, Colleen O'Sullivan, Gary Shurtz, Candace Van Patten
Rollin Richmond, President, and Denice Helwig, Chief of Staff, Humboldt State University
California Center for Rural Policy Staff: Kristina Bollmann, Office Manager; Brian Davis, Coordinator of Data Mapping, Epidemiologist; Connie Stewart, Executive Director; Terry Uyeki, Director of Evaluation & Community Services; Jessica Van Arsdale, Director of Health Research
CCRP Research Associates: Cole Dresher, Dean Galliano, Margaux Karp, Nash Karp, LaVerne McCullough and Nicholas Popowich
Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to the volunteers who helped administer the Food Access and Pantry Services survey, multiple locations: Steve D'Agati, Patricia Tanner, Katie Coventry, Nellie Thompson, Lynne Curtis, Brian Gustafson and Samantha Bryant
And to volunteers: Nancy Ortiz, Donna Johnson, Carolyn Ayers, Vanessa Villavicencio, Iris Koski, Tricia Tanner, Kelly Kyle, Coleen Ogle, Wanda and Frank Cope, Gary Shurtz, Shirley Lippa, Sylvia Tubb, Stephanie McAfee, April Mercado, Marrion Love, Michael O’Neil and his class, Sara Camp, Alex Reid, Patrick Dawson, Candace Van Patton, John Kraft, Ross Eskridge, Andrew Adamus, Stella Stipanov, Bill and Winifred Park, Robyn West, Taylor Cannon, Coleen O’Sullivan, and Gary Hylton
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Table of Contents
Project and Organization Background ............................................................................................ 4 Methods .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Results ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Response Rates and Demographics .................................................................................... 6
Transportation .................................................................................................................... 9 Community Services.......................................................................................................... 10 Household Food Security .................................................................................................. 13 Physical and Mental Health .............................................................................................. 14
Limitations..................................................................................................................................... 19 Appendix
A. Arcata Senior Dining Food Pantry .................................................................................................... 21 B. Arcata – North Coast Resource Center ........................................................................................... 31 C. Blue Lake Community Resource Center Pantry ......................................................................... 48 D. Bridgeville Community Center Pantry ........................................................................................... 58 E. Eureka – Food for People’s Choice Pantry ................................................................................... 69 F. Eureka – Humboldt Senior Resource Center Pantry ............................................................... 85 G. Ferndale Community Church Pantry ............................................................................................ 102 H. Fortuna – St. Joseph’s Pantry Shelf ................................................................................................ 112 I. Garberville Presbyterian Church Pantry .................................................................................... 127 J. Loleta Community Church Pantry ................................................................................................. 143 K. McKinleyville Family Resource Center Pantry ......................................................................... 156 L. Orick Community Center Pantry .................................................................................................... 171 M. Scotia Pantry ........................................................................................................................................... 183 N. Trinidad Lion’s Club Pantry ............................................................................................................. 195 O. Willow Creek Community Resource Center Pantry ............................................................... 207 P. Single Parent Food Pantry Clients ................................................................................................. 219 Q. Senior Food Pantry Clients, Ages 60+ .......................................................................................... 235 R. The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey Instrument .................................................. 246
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Project and Organization Background
The Food Access and Pantry Services survey was initiated by Food for People, Humboldt County’s Food Bank to evaluate the services at its various pantry sites, assess the food security status of clients and additional needs. Food for People also included other questions regarding health care and other social service needs at the request of other community organizations.
The Community Benefits Department of St. Joseph Health System – Humboldt County generously provided funding for the survey administration and analysis. The Community Benefits Department of St. Joseph Health System – Humboldt County sponsors, develops, manages and sustains healthy community initiatives for the vulnerable populations of Humboldt County. The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services generously provided funding for the analysis. The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services aims to reduce poverty and connect people and communities to opportunities for health and wellness. The California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University (CCRP) consulted on its administration and performed survey analysis and summary results. CCRP’s mission is to conduct research that informs policy, builds community and promotes the health and well-being of rural people and environments.
Food for People’s goal is to eliminate hunger and improve the health and well-being of the community through access to healthy and nutritious foods, community education and advocacy. In 2011, the food bank distributed more than 1.2 million pounds of food to low-income residents through its network of 16 food pantries in the county. Food for People has piloted innovative programs such as a Choice Pantry at their main Eureka site, procuring fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers, and working with funders and farmers’ market managers to provide a Market Match for CalFresh and WIC recipients.
Research Team Lead researcher on this project was Danielle Stubblefield, Community Food Systems Analyst at CCRP. Danielle assisted Food for People with survey’s administration and conducted data analysis and is the lead author. Alissa Leigh, CCRP Research Associate, oversaw data entry and conducted extensive data analysis, including all of the qualitative analysis.
Jason Hervin, Pantry Network Coordinator at Food for People, created the survey’s initial content and co-coordinated its administration. He offered invaluable information regarding pantry sites and client participation rates for the final analysis and write-up. Assisting in the development of the survey and analysis Anne Holcomb, Executive Director of Food for People; Kathy Hayes, Director of Community Benefits at St. Joseph Health System; and Connie Stewart, Executive Director of CCRP.
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Methods
Study Design and Sample The Food Access and Pantry Services survey was designed collaboratively by Food for People, CCRP and St. Joseph Health System, with input from other community health and human services organizations. 1 Two dollars was offered to participants completing the survey, thanks to a generous donation from the Community Benefits Department of St. Joseph Health System – Humboldt County.
The survey was administered at 15 pantry sites in Humboldt in August and September, 2011. Because the food boxes are offered to households on a monthly basis, each pantry site was surveyed only one month to reduce the chance of respondents taking it more than once. The survey was administered by volunteers that did not work at the pantry site surveyed. Those volunteers invited all clients to take the survey; participants were not randomly selected. The 15 food pantry sites included were:
1. Arcata: North Coast Resource Center 2. Arcata Senior Dining Food Pantry 3. Blue Lake Community Resource Center Pantry 4. Bridgeville Community Center Pantry 5. Eureka: Food for People’s Choice Pantry 6. Eureka: Humboldt Senior Resource Center Pantry 7. Ferndale Community Church Pantry 8. Fortuna: St. Joseph’s Pantry Shelf 9. Garberville Presbyterian Church Pantry 10. Loleta Community Church Pantry 11. McKinleyville Family Resource Center Pantry 12. Orick Community Center Pantry 13. Scotia Pantry 14. Trinidad Lion’s Club Pantry 15. Willow Creek Community Resource Center Pantry
Analysis Quantitative data was entered in and analyzed using Zoomerang, an online survey program. For further analysis raw data was exported into excel, where data frequencies were analyzed and then graphed and/or put into tables.
Qualitative data was entered and analyzed using ATLAS.ti, a qualitative analysis program. Codes were then created to identify the common themes that emerged in the responses.
Six food security questions, taken directly from a USDA Food Survey (questions 35-40) were scored and analyzed following USDA methodology (July 2008 version) to assess each respondent’s food security status. 1 Six questions (Q35 – 40) are from the USDA Household Food Security Short Form.
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Results:
Response Rates and Demographics A total of 1,127 surveys were completed by clients, representing 47% of the food pantry households served in August and September 2011. Surveys were administered in such a way that each survey should represent one household.2
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race Hispanic/Latino 79 7% American Indian or Alaskan Native
153 14%
Asian 13 1% Black or African American 18 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
13 1%
White 868 78% Decline to state 25 2% Other 54 5% Gender Female 537 51% Male 521 49% Total 1058 100% Age (mean=46) ≤35 317 29% 36-59 594 54% ≥60 190 17% Total 1101 100%
*For Ethnicity/Race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
There was a fairly even distribution of women and men respondents, with 537 women and 521 men participating.
The majority of respondents (n=868) indicated “white” as their race. The second largest population of respondents (n=153) were American Indian (including Alaskan Native). The third largest population of respondents (n=79) were Hispanic/Latino. Many respondents were of one or more races, so the numbers above do not add up to the total number of respondents.
Respondents who selected “other “to define their race indicated that they were: multi-racial, human, and/or Caucasian.
The majority of respondents (n=532), ranged in age from 36 to 59 years, (n=287) were 35 years or under, (n=170) were seniors. The oldest age was 89 years.
2 Clients of the pantries can pick up food for one household.
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1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=1,080)
Figure 1. Level of Education
Thirty-five percent (35%) of food pantry clients reported a level of education of high school degree or GED/certificate equivalent. Twenty-eight percent (28%) reported an AA degree or have attended some college (20%) reported that they had not graduated from high school. When categories are combined, a total of 41% have participated in some type of higher education. “Other” highest levels of education that were named including healing arts, trade school, culinary arts, beauty school, homeschool.
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=1,117)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
CalFresh (which is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) nationally) is the most commonly used federal food assistance program in the US, with 45 million adults and children enrolled nationwide in 2011. Thirty percent (30%) of respondents reported participating in CalFresh.
21%
35% 28%
8% 5% 2%
Not a high school graduate (n=228)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=381)Some college (includes AA degree)(n=301)College graduate (n=88)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=56)Other (n=26)
30%
70% Yes (n=337)
No (n=780)
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3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=771)
Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
As a follow-up question, the respondents who indicated that they did not receive CalFresh were asked whether they had applied for it in the past year. Eighteen percent (18%) had applied and 634 participants, 82%, had not.
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why:
Table 2. Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year Top reasons why respondents
have not applied for CalFresh this past year.
Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Not eligible/Don’t qualify Respondents indicated that they had not applied because they were not eligible or do not qualify for CalFresh
3. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
4. Choose not to apply Respondents indicated that they did not want to apply, had too much pride, were not interested, and had no need to apply, they were getting by on their own, or that they were embarrassed.
5. Social Security Disability Respondents indicated that they were not eligible because they were on SSD, or disabled and receiving help.
6. Income too high Respondents indicated that their income was too high, that it was just above the allowed amount, or that they barely made too much.
7. New to area Respondents indicated that they were new to the area or to California.
8. Going to apply Respondents indicated that they intended to apply soon.
18%
82%
Yes (n=137)
No (n=634)
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Of the 82% who are shown in Q7 above as having not applied, roughly 25% of them knew that they were not eligible.
California is one of a few states that exclude participation in CalFresh for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a federally funded program which provides income support for individuals aged 65 or older, blind or disabled. Instead of allowing SSI participants to qualify for CalFresh, the state has a program called State Supplementary Payment (SSP) which offers cash payment to supplement SSI.
Another 10% or so of respondents did not specified why but indicated that they had not applied because they were not eligible or did not qualify.
Approximately 5% of respondents indicated that they had not applied for CalFresh because they were receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) or were disabled and receiving help. SSD participants may qualify for CalFresh, however many may not realize that they are possibly eligible.
Here is a small sample of quotes from respondents:
• “I don’t know where or how to do it.” • “Don’t need food stamps.” • “Make $28.00 too much.” • “Just arrived from Denver to relocate.” • “I’ll be applying this week.”
Transportation 5. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=1,096)
Figure 4. Dependable Transportation
Transportation can be a major obstacle to food access, particularly in rural areas where population centers are far apart and residents may live long distances from services. Forty-three percent (43%) of respondents do not have dependable transportation, answering “sometimes” or “never.” Forty percent (40%) of respondents reported ‘always’ having dependable transportation to the pantry.
40%
17%
27%
16% Always (n=440)
Often (n=191)
Sometimes (n=295)
Never (n=170)
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Community Services
6. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used?
Figure 5. Types of services child/children in household use.
*Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
Respondents (n=213) listed the service most utilized by their children as free and reduced meals at school. The National School Lunch Program offers free meals to children of families with incomes below 130% of the poverty level.3 Reduced meals are offered to children with family incomes between 130 – 185% of the poverty level.
WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, was the second most utilized service for children of survey respondents (n=161). WIC provides families with coupons for supplemental foods as well as providing education on nutrition and lactation.
Fifty-five (n=55) respondents indicated that their children utilize Healthy Families, which is a state-run program providing low cost insurance for children and teens.
Thirty-eight (N=38) respondents indicated they utilize Family Resource Centers and Community Resource Centers, which provide a variety of services, including play groups for children and their caretakers, information or referrals for additional services, and opportunities to connect with other parents and community members.
Twenty-nine (N=29) respondents indicated they utilize subsidized child care.
“Other” services that were named include: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), “medical,” after school programs, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Head Start, and Food for People’s “youth box.”
3 In 2011 the federal poverty income for one person was $10,890 and for a family of four it was $22,350.
050
100150200250
Free andreducedmeals atschool
WIC HealthyFamilies
Subsidizedchild care
FamilyResource
Centers orplay
groups
Other
213 161
55 29 38 35
Num
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f Res
pond
ents
Services
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7. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Figure 6. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
* Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
As echoed in other parts of this survey, respondents appear to be concerned with housing. When asked what information they would like to have available at the pantry, respondent indicated “Housing” as a top priority (n=351), followed by CalFresh (n=293) and Family/Community Resource Centers (n=230).
MediCal or MediCare information was requested (n= 212), Healthy Families program (n=119), WIC (n=111) and childcare (n=105).
8. (Q28) What other community services or activities would help you or your family?
Table 3. Community services or activities that would help respondent or respondents’ family
Top 10 Community Services or Activities Description of Codes
1. None/Don’t know/NA Respondents indicated that they were not sure, didn’t know, or that the question was not applicable to them.
2. Housing Respondents indicated that they would like more information about housing, in particular, low income, affordable, temporary, rentals, permanent housing, or housing resources.
3. Further Food Assistance Respondents indicated that they would like more types of food, or more places that could feed them.
4. Transportation Respondents indicated that they would like more transportation services, or bus passes/vouchers.
5. Basic Needs Respondents indicated that they would like more services like public restrooms, shower access, laundry, clothes, or hygiene products such as soap and shampoo.
6. Health Related: Services & Health Aids
Respondents indicated that they would like services that would help them with Dental Care, Health Care, Home Health, Vitamins or Medical services.
050
100150200250300350400 293
212
105
351
119 111
230
109
Num
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f Res
pond
ents
Services
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7. Miscellaneous Types Respondents indicated a service that was uncommon and/or not mentioned by many or any others.
8. Employment Respondents indicated that they would like a service that would help them find employment.
9. Children Respondents indicated services or activities for children. 10. Food Stamps Respondents indicated that the service that would help them
or their family was Food Stamps.
9. (Q29) Please list three kinds of foods you would like to see more of at the pantry.
Table 4. Food that respondents would like to see more of at the pantry
Top 10 Food Items Description of Codes
1. Meat Respondents indicated that they wanted meat, or various types of meat such as chicken, beef, pork, etc.
2. Vegetables/Produce Respondents indicated they wanted vegetables or produce; or specific types such as “fresh veggies” or “broccoli, etc.”
3. Fruit/Produce Respondents indicated they wanted fruit or produce; or specific types such as “fresh fruit” or “apples,” etc.
4. Milk Respondents indicated that they wanted milk. 5. Cheese Respondents indicated that they wanted cheese. 6. Miscellaneous Products Respondents indicated they wanted various types of
products that were not mentioned by other respondents. 7. Dairy Products/Other
Dairy Respondents indicated that they wanted various types of dairy products, like yogurt, butter, etc. or just indicated a need for more dairy products or other dairy in general.
8. Bread & Pasta Respondents indicated that they wanted various types of breads (whole grain, raisin, and sliced white) and pasta to be offered more.
9. Sweets Respondents indicated that they wanted various types of sweets such as cake, pie, candy, sugar, ice cream and pastries.
10. Juice Respondents indicated that they wanted various types of juice like; orange, apple, etc.
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Household Food Security 10. (Q35 - 40) Food Security Status (n = 1,020)
Table 5. Food Security Status Food Security
Status Frequency Definition
Food Secure 122
Access to enough food for an active, healthy life. May include “marginal food security,” represented by one or two indications of anxiety over food sufficiency or shortage of food in the house.
Low Food Security 292 Reports of reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet. Little or no indication of reduced food intake.
Very Low Food Security 606 Reports of multiple indications of disrupted eating
patterns and reduced food intake.
Figure 7. Food Security Status
Note: this chart represents respondents who provided the information necessary for determining food security status. (n=106) respondents did not answer all of the questions, so their status remains unknown and therefore is not indicated in the chart above.
Questions 35–40 of the Food Access and Pantry Services survey are from the USDA Household Food Security Short Form. They included questions such as “In the last 12 months did you or other adults in your household ever cut the size of your meals or skip a meal because there wasn’t enough money for food?” and “In the last 12 months, were you ever hungry but didn’t eat because there wasn’t enough money for food?”
Following USDA methodology, respondents received a score of 0-6. A score of 0 or 1 indicates food security (as defined in table above), scores of 2-4 indicate low food security and scores of 5 and 6 indicate very low food security, with a score of 6 being the worst-off. Of Humboldt County’s food pantry clients who responded to the survey, the most frequent score, with 450 individuals, was a 6.
12%
29% 59%
Food Secure
Low Food Security
Very Low Food Security
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Fifty-nine percent (59%) of respondents were experiencing very low food security, with (n=606) receiving a score of 5 or 6 (Figure 7 above)
Very low food security is associated with conditions such as:
• not being able to afford to eat balanced meals; • cutting the size of meals or skipping meals because there was not enough money for food; • running out of food and not having enough money to get more; and • possibly not eating for a full day.
Physical and Mental Health 11. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=1,035)
Figure 8. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
Twenty-two percent (22%) of respondents reported that they or other household members have been diagnosed with Diabetes. This emphasizes the need for foods at each pantry that are healthy for individuals living with diabetes and nutritional information about the disease.
22%
74%
4%
Yes (n=220)
No (n=771)
Don’t know (n=44)
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12. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=1,032)
Figure 9. Respondents’ Health
The largest portion of respondents (38%) felt that their health was good (n=392). Thirty-one percent (n=315) felt their health was fair and (n=117) felt it was poor.
13. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=1,036)
Figure 10. Health Insurance
Forty percent (40%) of respondents indicate that they do not have health insurance. According to the 2009 California Health Information Survey, 29% of adult Californians below 300% poverty level did not have insurance coverage.4 These findings suggest that Humboldt County’s pantry clients have a lower rate of insurance coverage than their peers in other areas of the state.
4 2009 California Health Interview Survey. http://www.chis.ucla.edu/ Accessed July 2012.
7% 11%
38%
31%
11%
2%
Excellent (n=77)
Very Good (n=111)
Good (n=392)
Fair (n=315)
Poor (n=117)
Not Sure/Don't Know (n=20)
57%
40%
3%
Yes (n=591)No (n=419)Don’t know (n=26)
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14. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=1,036)
Figure 11. Where to go for health concerns
Eighty percent (n=831) of respondents do know where to go if they have health concerns. Twenty percent (n=163)of respondents stated “no” or “don’t know” where to go if they have health concerns.
15. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=1,037)
Figure 12. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
Ten percent (n=106) of respondents have had feelings of sadness or depression “all of the time” in the past 12 months. Nineteen percent (n=200) of respondents have had feelings of sadness or depression “most of the time” in the past 12 months. Thirty-nine percent (n=401) of respondents felt sad or depressed “some of the time” in the past 12 months. Combined, another (n=330) felt depressed “a little of the time” or “none of the time.”
80%
16%
4%
Yes (n=831)
No (n=163)
Don’t know (n=42)
10% 19%
39%
18%
13% All of the time (n=106)
Most of the time (n=200)
Some of the time (n=401)
A little of the time (n=191)
None of the time (n=139)
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16. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=1,000)
Figure 13. Exercise
Thirty-two percent of respondents (n=286) feel they get enough exercise “all of the time” and the largest portion of individuals (n=316) feel they get enough “most of the time.” Combined, these categories represent 61% of respondents.
Another 39% seem to feel that they do not get enough exercise, with (n=231) answering “some of the time,” (n=103) answering “a little of the time” and (n=64) answering “none of the time.”
17. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=837)
Figure 14. Social Connection
Nineteen percent (n=163) respondents reported that they were getting enough social connection “all of the time.” Twenty-eight percent of respondents (n=232), feel they get enough social connection “most of the time.” Combined, a little more than half of respondents, (52%), feel they do not get enough social connection “some of the time” (n=227), “a little of the time” (n=153) and “none of the time” (n=62).
29%
32%
23%
10% 6% All of the time (n=286)
Most of the time (n=316)
Some of the time (n=231)
A little of the time (n=103)
None of the time (n=64)
19%
28% 27%
18% 7%
All of the time (n=163)
Most of the time (n=232)
Some of the time (n=227)
A little of the time (n=153)
None of the time (n=62)
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18. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=858)
Figure 15. Support and Encouragement
The largest number of respondents, (n=254), feel they get enough support and encouragement only “some of the time.” (n=220) feel they get enough support and encouragement “most of the time” and (n=181) reported getting enough support and encouragement “all of the time.” (n=137) get enough support and encouragement only “a little of the time” and (n=66) reported never getting enough, indicated by “none of the time.”
19. (Q53) Is there anything else that you would like to tell us? (n=462) When respondents were asked if there was anything else that they would like to tell us, almost half of the comments were of appreciation or positive feedback regarding the work that is being done at the food pantries. Below is a quote from one of the respondents: “I just moved here in July [2011]. I just got real job. And would like to thank you all for all your help! I really feel thankful to you all, and can only say thank you. But hope you know how much you helped my family in those tough times. God bless you all! And thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Other comments that were shared were 1) advice and suggestions, followed by 2) types of issues, and last 3) identifying personal needs. Other quotes:
• “Keep up the good work!” • “Think the staff/volunteers do a fantastic job, I only hope to be able to give back eventually.
Still looking for work. I appreciate everything that they do here. Thank you.” • “Just thankful for the endeavor is here otherwise there would be a lot of starving people.” • “This is a good program and it should get more benefits and grants to help people in need.” • “Thank for being there to help :)” • “Applaud the women who work or volunteer here.”
21%
26% 30%
16% 8%
All of the time (n=181)
Most of the time (n=220)
Some of the time (n=254)
A little of the time (n=137)
None of the time (n=66)
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• “Blessed be the food pantry workers.” • “It’s just hard sometimes there are some trying times for a lot of people. I thank god for the
pantry for the people that work there and for the food.” • “Thank you for the help- makes a big difference - especially in the summer months with
children home for meals and snacks provided by the school.” • “I think you guys and your help is awesome! Keep up good work”
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the months of August or September, 2011, depending on the pantry site. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
A screening question was asked to assess if pantry clients had already taken the survey, but there was no absolute way to guarantee that duplication did not occur. However, it should be noted that volunteer perception was that overall pantry clients seemed very respectful of the fact that they could only take it once.
Likewise, it was asked that only one person from each household answer a survey, so that each survey should represent a different household. It was impossible, however, to ensure that this was the case.
Language was occasionally a barrier; it was observed that a couple of clients were not able to participate in the survey at Fortuna and Food for People in Eureka. Spanish speaking volunteers were able to assist at the Scotia and Loleta pantries and translate surveys one-on-one, but there were not enough bilingual volunteers to administer the survey at every site.
It was assumed that literacy might be an obstacle to survey participation, so volunteers asked participants if they wanted it administered orally through one-on-one assistance. For those who chose to fill it in it on their own, volunteers also offered to help if they needed clarification on any of the questions.
Lastly, due to relying on a rotating group of volunteers, the survey may not have been administered as consistently as it could have been if the same individuals were at every pantry site.
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Appendix A:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Arcata Senior Dining Food Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results
A total of 37 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 14 respondents who indicated the Arcata Senior Center as their primary food pantry site.5 The survey results represent roughly 38% of Arcata Senior Center food pantry participants.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 1 7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
3 21%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0%
White 10 71% Decline to state 0 0% 0ther 1 7% Gender
Female 7 54% Male 6 46% Total 14 100% Age (mean=69)
≤35 0 0% 36-59 2 14% ≥60 12 86% Total 14 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
5 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
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1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=14)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=14)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=12)
Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
7
2
2
2 1 High school graduate or equivalent (n=7)
Some college (n=2)
College graduate (n=2)
Graduate school/post graduate training(n=2)Other (n=1)
2
12
Yes (n=2)
No (n=12)
1
11
Yes (n=1)
No (n=11)
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4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=9)
Table 2. Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past
year. Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Income too high Respondents indicated that their income was too high, that it was just above the allowed amount, or that they barely made too much.
2. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
3. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household?
All 14 respondents indicated that they had NO CHILDREN under the age of 18 living in their household.
Transportation 6. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=14)
Figure 4. Respondents Method of Travel
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10
Walk Bike Publictransportation
My ownvehicle
Other
2 1
2
8
1
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
25
7. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=14)
Figure 5. Dependable Transportation
8. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=14)
Figure 6. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
11
1 1 1
Always (n=11)
Often (n=1)
Sometimes (n=1)
Never (n=1)
8 3
3
0-14 min. (n=8)15-29 min. (n=3)30-45 min. (n=3)
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Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
9. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=13)
Figure 7. Frequency of Food Pick Up
10. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to. Figure 8. Kitchen Items Owned
02468
1012
Once a month 3-5 times a year Other
10
1 2
Num
ber o
f Res
pond
ents
Frequency of Food Pick up
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveStove
RefrigeratorCan opener
2 12
13 14 14 14
Number of Respondents
27
11. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see available at the pantry.
Figure 9. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
Physical and Mental Health
12. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=14)
Figure 10. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Housing
CalFresh (food stamps)
1
4
Number of Respondents
7 7
Yes (n=7)
No (n=7)
28
13. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=13)
Figure 11. Respondents’ Health
14. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=14) Figure 12. Health Insurance
15. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=14)
Figure 13. Where to go for health concerns
2 1
6
2
2
Excellent (n=2)Very Good (n=1)Good (n=6)Fair (n=2)Poor (n=2)
13
1
Yes (n=13)
No (n=1)
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16. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=14)
Figure 14. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
17. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? ? (n=13)
Figure 15. Exercise
18. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=11)
Figure 16. Social Connection
1 1
4
6
2 All of the time (n=1)
Most of the time (n=1)
Some of the time (n=4)
A little of the time (n=6)
None of the time (n=2)
2
4
4
3
All of the time (n=2)
Most of the time (n=4)
Some of the time (n=4)
A little of the time (n=3)
2
3 3
3
All of the time (n=2)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=3)
A little of the time (n=3)
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19. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=11)
Figure 17. Support and Encouragement
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of (Sept or Aug) 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
1
5 4
1
All of the time (n=1)
Most of the time (n=5)
Some of the time (n=4)
A little of the time (n=1)
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Appendix B:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Arcata: North Coast Resource Center
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results
A total of 157 households picked up commodities in September 2011; the month the survey was administered at this site. Of those surveyed, 150 indicated the North Coast Resource Center was their primary food pantry site.1
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 16 11%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
25 17%
Asian 4 3% Black or African American 5 3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2 1%
White 108 73% Decline to state 6 4% 0ther 13 9% Gender
Female 33 24% Male 107 76% Total 140 100% Age (mean=40)
≤35 65 45% 36-59 64 45% ≥60 14 10% Total 143 100%
* For Ethnicity/Race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
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1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=148)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=151) Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=101)
Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
14%
30%
39%
9% 7% 1% Not a high school graduate (n=20)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=45)
Some college (includes AA degree)(n=57)
College graduate (n=14)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=10)
Other (n=2)
33%
67% Yes (n=50)
No (n=101)
18%
82% Yes (n=18)
No (n=83)
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4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=74)
Table 2. Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year. Description of Codes/Reasons
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
Miscellaneous Reasons Respondents indicated a reason that was uncommon and/or not mentioned by many or any others.
Choose not to apply Respondents indicated that they did not want to apply, had too much pride, were not interest, and had no need to apply, they were getting by on their own, or that they were embarrassed.
Not eligible/Don’t qualify Respondents indicated that they had not applied because they were not eligible or do not qualify for CalFresh
Lack of awareness & understanding Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
Social Security Disability Respondents indicated that they were not eligible because they were on SSD, or disabled and receiving help.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=148)
Figure 4. Children in Household
9%
91% Yes (n=14)
No (n=134)
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6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=14)
Figure 5. Number of Children in Household
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used?
Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
Figure 6. Services that Children in Household Use
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
1 2 3 4 5 5+
71%
7% 7% 0% 14%
0%
Perc
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f Res
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ents
Number of Children
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Free andreducedmeals atschool
WIC HealthyFamilies
Subsidizedchild care
FamilyResource
Centers orplay groups
6 7
1 3 2
Num
ber
of R
espo
nden
ts
Services
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8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household? (n=14)
Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household, however, each of the 14 respondents had 1 relationship type with the child/children in their home.
Figure 7. Relationship to Children in Household
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=14)
Figure 8. Single Parents
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
Parent Sister/Brother Aunt/Uncle
71%
7% 21%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Relationship
10
4
Yes (n=10)
No (n=4)
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10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=14)
Figure 9. Grandparent Raising Grandchild
Transportation 11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=140)
Figure 10. Respondents Method of Travel
1
13
Yes (n=1)
No (n=13)
0%20%40%60%80%
100% 66%
6% 2% 16%
4% 5%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
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12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry (n=149)
Figure 11. Dependable Transportation
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=149)
Figure 12. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
40%
11%
28%
21%
Always (n=59)
Often (n=17)
Sometimes (n=42)
Never (n=31)
27%
25% 28%
9%
3% 8% 0-14 min. (n=40)
15-29 min. (n=37)
30-45 min. (n=42)
46-60 min. (n=13)
61+ min. (n=5)
Don’t know (n=12)
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Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=142)
Figure 13. Frequency of Food Pick Up
15. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 14. Kitchen Items Owned
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5 timesa year
Once ayear
Other
37% 28% 7% 6% 3%
20%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Frequency of Food Pick Up
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveRefrigerator
StoveCan opener
31 57
67 68
77 110
Number of Respondents
40
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Figure 15. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Household Food Security 17. (Q41) “The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and
…”:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 16. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
0 20 40 60 80 100
OtherChildcare
WICHealthy Families
MediCal or MedicareFamily/Community…
CalFresh (food stamps)Housing
16 18
20 22
31 32
51 65
Number of Respondents
0 20 40 60 80 100
Other
Utilities
Rent
Phone
Medications
Transportation
27
33
46
46
52
58
Number of Respondents
41
18. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=14)
Figure 17. Respondent Skipped Meals
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food? (n=14)
Figure 18. Child/Children Skipped Meals
8
5
1
Yes (n=8)
No (n=5)
Don't know/Not sure (n=1)
1
12
1
Yes (n=1)
No (n=12)
Don't know/Not sure (n=1)
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20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I couldn’t afford to.” (n=14)
Figure 19. Lack of Healthy Meal for Child/Children
21. (Q45) In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just
couldn't afford enough food.” (n=14)
Figure 20. Respondent Couldn’t Afford Food for Child/Children
2
5 6
1
Often true (n=2)
Sometimes true (n=5)
Never true (n=6)
Don’t know (n=1)
2
2
10
Often true (n=2)
Sometimes true (n=2)
Never true (n=10)
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Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=147)
Figure 21. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=147)
Figure 22. Respondents’ Health
12%
82%
6%
Yes (n=17)
No (n=121)
Don’t know (n=9)
12% 14%
36%
27%
7% 4% Excellent (n=17)
Very Good (n=21)
Good (n=53)
Fair (n=39)
Poor (n=11)
Not Sure/Don't Know (n=6)
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24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=148)
Figure 23. Health Insurance
25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=148)
Figure 24. Where to go for health concerns
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=143)
Figure 25. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
40%
55%
5%
Yes (n=59)
No (n=82)
Don’t know (n=7)
69%
26%
5%
Yes (n=102)
No (n=38)
Don’t know (n=8)
8% 20%
44%
18% 10%
All of the time (n=12)
Most of the time (n=29)
Some of the time (n=65)
A little of the time (n=27)
None of the time (n=15)
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27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=143)
Figure 26. Exercise
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? ? (n=115) Figure 27. Social Connection
29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=112)
Figure 28. Support and Encouragement
38%
25%
24%
8% 5% All of the time (n=55)
Most of the time (n=36)
Some of the time (n=34)
A little of the time (n=11)
None of the time (n=7)
18%
25%
35%
15% 7%
All of the time (n=20)
Most of the time (n=28)
Some of the time (n=39)
A little of the time (n=17)
None of the time (n=8)
18%
25%
35%
15% 7%
All of the time (n=20)
Most of the time (n=28)
Some of the time (n=39)
A little of the time (n=17)
None of the time (n=8)
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30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=14) Figure 29. Child Exercise
31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=11) Figure 30. Child Social Connection
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement? (n=11) Figure 31. Child Support and Encouragement
5
3
5
1
All of the time (n=5)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=5)
A little of the time (n=1)
3
3
3
2
All of the time (n=3)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=3)
A little of the time (n=2)
5
3
3
All of the time (n=5)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=3)
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Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
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Appendix C:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Blue Lake Community Resource Center Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results
A total of 41 households picked up commodities in August 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 5 individuals who indicated the Blue Lake Pantry as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 12% of Blue Lake food pantry participants. Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age.
Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 0 0%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1 20%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White 5 80% Decline to state 0 0% 0ther 0 0% Gender
Female 3 60% Male 2 40% Total 5 100% Age (mean=52)
≤35 1 20% 36-59 3 60% ≥60 1 20% Total 5 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
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1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=5)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=5)
• All 5 respondents indicated that currently they were not receiving Cal Fresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year?
• Of the 5 respondents who indicated that they were not receiving Cal Fresh, NONE of them had applied for CalFresh in the past year.
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=2)
• 1 respondent explained that the reason for them not applying this past year was because they currently receive Social Security Disability. The other respondent hadn’t applied because of a lack of awareness and understanding regarding CalFresh.
• 5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=5)
Figure 2. Children in Household
1
3
1 Not a high school graduate(n=1)
High school graduate orequivalent (GED/High schoolcertificate) (n=3)
Some college (includes AAdegree) (n=1)
1
4
Yes (n=1)
No (n=4)
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6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household?
• Individual indicated that there was 1 child living in their household • They did not answer the question regarding services that the child in the household used • Indicated that their relationship with the child was an aunt/uncle • They were not a single parent • They were not a grandparent raising their grandchild Transportation 7. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=5)
• (1) respondent indicated that they bike • (3) respondents indicated that they own their own vehicle
8. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=5)
• (3) respondents indicated that they always have dependable transportation to the pantry. • (2) respondents indicated that they sometimes have dependable transportation.
9. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=5)
• (3) respondents indicated that it takes them 0-14 minutes • (1) respondent indicated that it takes them 15-29 minutes • (1) respondent indicated that it takes them 30-45 minutes
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions 10. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=5)
• (1) respondent indicated that they receive food once a week • (4) respondents indicated that they receive food once a month
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11. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 3. Kitchen Items Owned
12. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry… (n=3)
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 4. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Stove
Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave
Can opener
4
4
4
4
5
Number of Respondents
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
HousingHealthy Families
WICFamily/Community Resource Center
CalFresh (food stamps)MediCal or Medicare
1 1 1 1
2 2
Number of Respondents
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13. (Q41) “The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and …”:
Figure 5. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
Choose between food and____:
Frequency
Other 3
Utilities 2
Phone 1
Transportation 1
Rent 1
Medications 0
14. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children?
• Respondent indicated that they had to skip a meal in order to have more food for their child.
15. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food?
• Respondent indicated that child/children had to skip a meal because there wasn’t enough money for food.
16. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I couldn’t afford to.”
• Respondent indicated that it was never true that they couldn’t feed their child a healthy meal, because they couldn’t afford to.
17. (Q45) In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just
couldn't afford enough food.”
• Respondent indicated that it was never true that their child was not eating enough because they couldn’t afford enough food.
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Physical and Mental Health
18. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=5) Figure 6. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
19. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=5)
Figure 7. Respondents’ Health
20. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=5)
Figure 8. Health Insurance
1
3
1
Yes (n=1)
No (n=3)
Don’t know (n=1)
3
2
Good (n=3)
Fair (n=2)
3
2
Yes (n=3)
No (n=2)
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21. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=5)
Figure 9. Where to go for health concerns
22. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=5)
Figure 10. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
4
1
Yes (n=4)
No (n=1)
1
1 3 All of the time (n=1)
Most of the time (n=1)
Some of the time (n=3)
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(Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=5)
Figure 11. Exercise
24. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=4)
Figure 12. Social Connection
25. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=4)
Figure 13. Support and Encouragement
2
1
2
Most of the time (n=2)
Some of the time (n=1)
None of the time (n=2)
1
2
1
Most of the time (n=1)
Some of the time (n=2)
A little of the time (n=1)
2 2 Most of the time (n=2)
Some of the time (n=2)
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Below is the data from the one respondent that indicated they had a child under the age of 18 living in their household.
26. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise?
• Respondent indicated that their child received exercise all the time
27. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection?
• Respondent indicated that their child received social connection all the time
• (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement?
• Respondent indicated that their child received support and encouragement all the time
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of August 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
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Appendix D:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Bridgeville Community Center Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results
A total of 33 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 17 individuals surveyed who indicated the Bridgeville Community Center as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 52% of Bridgeville food pantry participants.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 0 0%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0 0%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0%
White 16 100% Decline to state 0 0% 0ther 2 12% Gender
Female 11 65% Male 6 35% Total 17 100% Age (mean=54)
≤35 0 0% 36-59 14 82% ≥60 3 18% Total 17 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
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1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=16)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=17)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=12) Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year
1 3
10
2 Not a high school graduate(n=1)
High school graduate orequivalent (GED/High schoolcertificate) (n=3)Some college (includes AAdegree) (n=10)
Graduate school/postgraduate training (n=2)
5
12 Yes (n=5)
No (n=12)
2
10 Yes (n=2)
No (n=10)
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4. . (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=7) • The reason why most (4 out of the 7) respondents had not applied for CalFresh the past
year was because of their lack of awareness and/or understanding.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=17) Figure 4. Children in Household
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=3)
• (2) respondents indicated that they have 1 child • (1) respondent indicated that they have 2 children
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used? Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
• (2) respondents indicated their child/children receive free and reduced meals at school • (1)respondent indicated that their child/children receive WIC • (1) respondent indicated that they child/children receives services from the Family Resource Center or
play groups
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household?
• (2) respondents indicated they are the parent • (1) respondents indicated they are the grandparent
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent?
• (1) respondents is a single parent • (2) respondents indicated they were not a single parent
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild?
• (1) respondents indicated they were a grandparent raising their grandchild • (2) respondents indicated they were not a grandparent raising their grandchild
18%
82% Yes (n=3)
No (n=14)
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Transportation 11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? Please mark one. (n=17) Figure 5. Respondents Method of Travel
12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=15) Figure 6. Dependable Transportation
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=16) Figure 7. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
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12
3
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Transportation
7
4
4
Always (n=7)
Often (n=4)
Sometimes (n=4)
8
4
4
0-14 min. (n=8)
15-29 min. (n=4)
30-45 min. (n=4)
63
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions 14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=17)
Figure 8. Frequency of Food Pick Up
15. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 9. Kitchen Items Owned
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Num
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ts
Frequency of Food Pick Up
0 5 10 15 20
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveRefrigerator
StoveCan opener
0 10 10
14 16 16
Number of Respondents
64
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 10. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
17. (Q41) The months when the money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and___: (please mark all that apply)
Figure 11. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
18. (Q42) ) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=4)
• (1)- Yes • (3)- No
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
ChildcareHealthy Families
WICFamily/Community…
MediCal or MedicareCalFresh (food…
Housing
4 4 4
5 6
7 9
Number of Respondents
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
RentOtherPhone
UtilitiesMedications
Transportation
4 4
5 6 6
11
Number of Respondents
65
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food? (n=3)
• (3)- No
20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I couldn’t afford to.” (n=2)
• (2)-Sometimes true
21. (Q45) In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just couldn't afford enough food.” (n=2)
• (2)- Never true
Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=16) Figure 12. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
5
11 Yes (n=5)
No (n=11)
66
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=16) Figure 13. Respondents’ Health
24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=14) Figure 14. Health Insurance
25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=15)
Figure 15. Where to go for health concerns
1 2
4 7
2 Excellent (n=1)
Very Good (n=2)
Good (n=4)
Fair (n=7)
Poor (n=2)
7 7 Yes (n=7)
No (n=7)
14
1
Yes (n=14)
Don’t know (n=1)
67
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=15)
Figure 16. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=17)
Figure 17. Exercise
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? ? (n=16) Figure 18. Social Connection
4
7
2 2
Most of the time (n=4)
Some of the time (n=7)
A little of the time (n=2)
None of the time (n=2)
3
4
4
3
3 All of the time (n=3)
Most of the time (n=4)
Some of the time (n=4)
A little of the time (n=3)
None of the time (n=3)
2
5
1
6
2 All of the time (n=2)
Most of the time (n=5)
Some of the time (n=1)
A little of the time (n=6)
None of the time (n=2)
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29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=16)
Figure 19. Support and Encouragement
30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=3) • (1) All of the time • (2) Most of the time
31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=3) • (2) All of the time • (1) Most of the time
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement? (n=3)
• (2) All of the time • (1) Most of the time
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
1
6
3
4
2 All of the time (n=1)
Most of the time (n=6)
Some of the time (n=3)
A little of the time (n=4)
None of the time (n=2)
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Appendix E:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Eureka: Food for People’s Choice Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results A total of 1,006 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. Overall, there were 300 respondents who indicated Food for People as their primary food pantry site.1
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino 17 6% American Indian or Alaskan Native
33 11%
Asian 4 1% Black or African American 3 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5 2%
White 241 82% Decline to state 5 2% Other 11 4% Gender
Female 168 58% Male 120 42% Total 288 100% Age (mean=45)
≤35 89 30% 36-59 161 54% ≥60 48 16% Total 299 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=287)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=296)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=192)
Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year
18%
32% 30%
9%
5% 6%
Not a high school graduate (n=53)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=92)
Some college (includes AA degree)(n=86)
College graduate (n=25)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=14)
Other (n=17)
35%
65% Yes (n=103)
No (n=193)
25%
75% Yes (n=48)
No (n=144)
72
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=146)
Table 2 . Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past
year. Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Not eligible/Don’t qualify Respondents indicated that they had not applied because they were not eligible or do not qualify for CalFresh
3. Miscellaneous Reasons Respondents indicated a reason that was uncommon and/or not mentioned by many or any others.
4. Social Security Disability Respondents indicated that they were not eligible because they were on SSD, or disabled and receiving help.
5. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=290)
Figure 4. Children in Household
35%
65% Yes (n=102)
No (n=188)
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=101)
Figure 5. Number of Children in Household
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used?
Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
Figure 6. Services that Children in Household Use
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
1 2 3 4 5 5+
41% 30%
16% 6% 3% 5%
Perc
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f Res
pond
ents
Number of Children
020406080
100
Free &reducedmeals atschool
WIC HealthyFamilies
Subsidizedchild care
FamilyResource
Centers orplay
groups
Other
65 44
15 10 14 17
Num
ber
of R
espo
nden
ts
Services
74
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household? (n=100)
Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household. Figure 7. Relationship to Children in Household
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=101) Figure 8. Single Parents
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=101) Figure 9. Grandparent Raising Grandchild
0%20%40%60%80%
100% 69%
4% 9% 2% 16%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Relationship
42%
55%
3%
Yes (n=42)
No (n=56)
Not Applicable (n=3)
12%
79%
9%
Yes (n=12)
No (n=80)
Not applicable (n=9)
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
33%
8% 5%
39%
9% 6%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
Transportation 11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=281) Figure 10. Respondents Method of Travel
12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=296) Figure 11. Dependable Transportation
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=297) Figure 12. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
37%
17%
34%
13%
Always (n=109)
Often (n=49)
Sometimes (n=100)
Never (n=38)
44%
28%
18%
6% 2% 2%
0-14 min. (n=132)
15-29 min. (n=82)
30-45 min. (n=52)
46-60 min. (n=19)
61+ min. (n=6)
Don’t know (n=6)
76
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=288)
Figure 13. Frequency of Food Pick Up
15. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 14. Kitchen Items Owned
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5 timesa year
Once ayear
Other
4%
71%
7% 3% 1% 14%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Frequency of Food Pick Up
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveCan opener
StoveRefrigerator
68 228
237 256
261 264
Number of Respondents
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry…
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 15. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
17. (Q41) The months when money is tight I sometime have to choose between food and___:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight. Figure 16. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
OtherUtilities
MedicationsRent
PhoneTransportation
56 90 90
104 107
141
Number of Respondents
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Healthy FamiliesChildcare
WICOther
MediCal or MedicareFamily/Community…
CalFresh (food stamps)Housing
29 30 31
36 55
70 76
106
Number of Respondents
78
18. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=92)
Figure 17. Respondent Skipped Meals
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn’t enough money for food?(n=93)
Figure 18. Child/Children Skipped Meals
67%
24%
9%
Yes (n=62)
No (n=22)
Don't know/Not sure (n=8)
18%
81%
1%
Yes (n=17)
No (n=75)
Don't know/Not sure (n=1)
20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I couldn’t afford to.” (n=92)
Figure 19. Lack of Healthy Meal for Child/Children
21. (Q45) “In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just
couldn’t afford enough food.” (n=92) Figure 20. Respondent Couldn’t Afford Food for Child/Children
15%
34%
51% Often true (n=14)
Sometimes true (n=31)
Never true (n=47)
13%
17%
68%
1%
Often true (n=12)
Sometimes true (n=16)
Never true (n=63)
Don’t know (n=1)
80
Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=275)
Figure 21. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=279)
Figure 22. Respondents’ Health
24%
72%
4%
Yes (n=66)
No (n=199)
Don’t know (n=10)
4%
11%
37% 32%
14%
1%
Excellent (n=12)
Very Good (n=32)
Good (n=104)
Fair (n=90)
Poor (n=39)
Not Sure/Don't Know (n=2)
24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=280) Figure 23. Health Insurance
25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=278) Figure 24. Where to go for health concerns
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=278)
Figure 25. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
64%
34%
2%
Yes (n=180)
No (n=95)
Don’t know (n=5)
84%
13%
4%
Yes (n=233)
No (n=35)
Don’t know (n=10)
8% 21%
45%
15% 10% All of the time (n=22)
Most of the time (n=59)
Some of the time (n=125)
A little of the time (n=43)
None of the time (n=29)
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27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=270)
Figure 26. Exercise
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=235) Figure 27. Social Connection
29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=245) Figure 28. Support and Encouragement
21%
34% 25%
11% 9% All of the time (n=58)
Most of the time (n=92)
Some of the time (n=68)
A little of the time (n=29)
None of the time (n=23)
14%
29%
29%
21% 6% All of the time (n=34)
Most of the time (n=68)
Some of the time (n=69)
A little of the time (n=49)
None of the time (n=15)
18%
29% 32%
15% 6% All of the time (n=43)
Most of the time (n=72)
Some of the time (n=78)
A little of the time (n=37)
None of the time (n=15)
30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=91) Figure 29. Child Exercise
31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=82) Figure 30. Child Social Connection
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement? (n=84) Figure 31. Child Support and Encouragement
48%
29%
19%
3% 1%
All of the time (n=44)
Most of the time (n=26)
Some of the time (n=17)
A little of the time (n=3)
None of the time (n=1)
46%
33%
15%
5% 1%
All of the time (n=38)
Most of the time (n=27)
Some of the time (n=12)
A little of the time (n=4)
None of the time (n=1)
61% 24%
12%
2% 1%
All of the time (n=51)
Most of the time (n=20)
Some of the time (n=10)
A little of the time (n=2)
None of the time (n=1)
84
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
Appendix F:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Eureka: Humboldt Senior Resource Center Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results
A total of 66 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 63 respondents who indicated the Humboldt Sr. Resource Center in Eureka as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 95% of Eureka HSRC food pantry participants.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 4 7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
7 11%
Asian 2 3% Black or African American 2 3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0%
White 46 75% Decline to state 2 3% 0ther 3 5% Gender
Female 30 52% Male 28 48% Total 58 100% Age (mean=52)
≤35 14 23% 36-59 26 43% ≥60 21 34% Total 61 100%
* For Ethnicity/Race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=57)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=63)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=43) Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
21%
32% 28%
7% 9% 4%
Not a high school graduate (n=12)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=18)
Some college (includes AA degree)(n=16)
College graduate (n=4)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=5)
Other (n=2)
30%
70% Yes (n=19)
No (n=44)
7%
93%
Yes (n=3)
No (n=40)
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4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=35)
Table 2 . Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past
year. Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Choose not to apply Respondents indicated that they did not want to apply, had too much pride, were not interest, and had no need to apply, they were getting by on their own, or that they were embarrassed.
3. Miscellaneous Reasons Respondents indicated a reason that was uncommon and/or not mentioned by many or any others.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=62) Figure 4. Children in Household
32%
68% Yes (n=20)
No (n=42)
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=19)
Figure 5. Number of Children in Household
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used?
Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
Figure 6. Services that Children in Household Use
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6 7
3
0 2
0 1
Num
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of R
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ts
Number of Children
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4 1
3 2
Num
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ents
Services
90
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household?
Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household,
Figure 7. Relationship to Children in Household
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=18)
Figure 8. Single Parents
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0 1 3
0 1
Num
ber o
f Res
pond
ents
Relationship
8
8
2
Yes (n=8)
No (n=8)
Not applicable (n=2)
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=17)
Figure 9. Grandparent Raising Grandchild
11. (Q16) Additional comments about children in your household:
N/A
Transportation 12. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=61) Figure 10. How respondents usually get to the pantry
2
14
1
Yes (n=2)
No (n=14)
Not applicable (n=1)
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
26% 5% 3%
43%
8% 15%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
92
13. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=62) Figure 11. Dependable Transportation
14. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=61) Figure 12. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
58% 14%
10%
18%
Always (n=36)
Often (n=9)
Sometimes (n=6)
Never (n=11)
59% 20%
12%
5% 2% 2% 0-14 min. (n=36)
15-29 min. (n=12)
30-45 min. (n=8)
46-60 min. (n=3)
61+min. (n=1)
Don’t know (n=1)
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
15. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=60) Figure 13. Frequency of Food Pick Up
16. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to. Figure 14. Kitchen Items Owned
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5 timesa year
Once ayear
Other
0%
83%
3% 5% 2% 7%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Frequency of Food Pick Up
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Hot plate
Microwave
Freezer
Can opener
Refrigerator
Stove
9
43
45
50
50
53
Number of Respondents
94
17. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry. Figure 15. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
18. (Q41) “The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and
____”:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 16. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
0 5 10 15 20
OtherWIC
ChildcareHealthy Families
Family/Community Resource CenterMediCal or Medicare
CalFresh (food stamps)Housing
3 4
5 7
9 12
14 14
Number of Respondents
0 5 10 15 20
MedicationsPhoneOther
RentUtilities
Transportation
11 12 12
15 19
20
Number of Respondents
19. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=19)
Figure 17. Respondent Skipped Meals
20. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn’t enough money for food? (n=19)
Figure 18. Child/Children Skipped Meals
8
8
3
Yes (n=8)
No (n=8)
Don't know/Not sure (n=3)
2
15
2
Yes (n=2)
No (n=15)
Don't know/Not sure (n=2)
96
21. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a health meal, because I
couldn’t afford to.” (n=18) Figure 19. Lack of Healthy Meal for Child/Children
22. (Q45) “In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just couldn’t afford enough food.” (n=19)
Figure 20. Respondent Couldn’t Afford Food for Child/Children
3
6
9 Often true (n=3)
Sometimes true (n=6)
Never true (n=9)
1
7
10
1
Often true (n=1)
Sometimes true (n=7)
Never true (n=10)
Don’t know (n=1)
Physical and Mental Health
23. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=60) Figure 21. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
24. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=58)
Figure 22. Respondents’ Health
25. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=57)
Figure 23. Health Insurance
30%
67%
3%
Yes (n=18)
No (n=40)
Don’t know (n=2)
10% 14%
38%
33%
5%
Excellent (n=6)
Very Good (n=8)
Good (n=22)
Fair (n=19)
Poor (n=3)
70%
30%
Yes (n=40)
No (n=17)
98
26. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=60)
Figure 24. Where to go for health concerns
27. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=59)
Figure 25. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
80%
13% 7%
Yes (n=48)
No (n=8)
Don’t know (n=4)
8% 17%
24% 29%
22% All of the time (n=5)
Most of the time (n=10)
Some of the time (n=14)
A little of the time (n=17)
None of the time (n=13)
28. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=57) Figure 26. Exercise
29. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=39) Figure 27. Social Connection
30. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=45) Figure 28. Support and Encouragement
30%
37%
18%
14%
2%
All of the time (n=17)
Most of the time (n=21)
Some of the time (n=10)
A little of the time (n=8)
None of the time (n=1)
21%
36%
26%
15%
3%
All of the time (n=8)
Most of the time (n=14)
Some of the time (n=10)
A little of the time (n=6)
None of the time (n=1)
27%
24% 22%
20% 7%
All of the time (n=12)
Most of the time (n=11)
Some of the time (n=10)
A little of the time (n=9)
None of the time (n=3)
100
31. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=17)
Figure 29. Child Exercise
32. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=13)
Figure 30. Child Social Connection
33. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement? (n=13)
Figure 31. Child Support and Encouragement
7
5
4 1
All of the time (n=7)
Most of the time (n=5)
Some of the time (n=4)
None of the time (n=1)
4
4
4
1
All of the time (n=4)
Most of the time (n=4)
Some of the time (n=4)
None of the time (n=1)
13
4
2
1 2 All of the time (n=4)
Most of the time (n=4)
Some of the time (n=2)
A little of the time (n=1)
None of the time (n=2)
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
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Appendix G:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Ferndale Community Church Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
Results
A total of 39 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 10 respondents who indicated Ferndale Community Church as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 26% of Ferndale food pantry participants. Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age.
Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 1 10%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0 0%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0%
White 8 80% Decline to state 0% 0ther 1 10% Gender
Female 4 40% Male 6 60% Total 10 100% Age (mean=60)
≤35 2 20% 36-59 2 20% ≥60 6 60% Total 10 100%
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
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1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=9)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=10)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=9)
Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
1
6
2
High school graduate orequivalent (GED/High schoolcertificate) (n=1)
Some college (includes AAdegree) (n=6)
College graduate (n=2)
1
9
Yes (n=1)
No (n=9)
1
8
Yes (n=1)
No (n=8)
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=6) • Two of respondents indicated that it was due to 1.) a lack of awareness or
knowledge regarding the CalFresh program, and another two respondents indicated that the reason why they had not applied was because they were 2.) not eligible/don’t qualify.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=10) Figure 4. Children in Household
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=2)
• (2) respondents indicated that they had 2 children living in their household.
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used (n=2) Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
• 1 of the respondents indicated that their children receive free and reduced meals at school. • Both respondents indicated that their children use WIC • Both respondents indicated that their children are on Healthy Families.
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household. (n=2) • Both indicated that they were the parent
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=2) • Both respondents indicated that they were single parents.
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? • Both respondents indicated that they were not a grandparent raising their
grandchild/children.
2
8
Yes (n=2)
No (n=8)
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Transportation 11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=9) • (3) respondents indicated that they walk • (6) respondents indicated that they own their own vehicle
12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=8) • (4) respondents indicated always • (2) respondents indicated often • (2) respondents indicated never
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=9) • (7) respondents indicated that it takes them 0-14 minutes • (2) respondent indicated that it takes them 15-29 minutes
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
14. I receive food from the pantry: (n=9) • (7) respondents indicated that they receive food once a month • (2) respondents indicated “other”
15. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 5. Kitchen Items Owned
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Hot plateStove
MicrowaveRefrigerator
FreezerCan opener
3 7
8 9 9 9
Number of Respondents
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry. Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry. Figure 6. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
17. (Q41) “The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and …”:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 7. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
18. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=2)
• 1 Respondent indicated that they had to skip a meal in order to have more food for their child, while the other respondent indicated they didn’t.
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food? (n=2)
• Both respondents indicated that they had not had to skip a meal because there wasn’t enough money for food.
0 2 4 6 8 10
MediCal or MedicareChildcare
HousingHealthy Families
WICCalFresh (food stamps)
Family/Community Resource Center
1 1 1 1 1
2 3
Number of Respondents
0 1 2 3 4 5
OtherTransportation
PhoneRent
UtilitiesMedications
0 1
2 3 3
4
Number of Respondents
108
20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I couldn’t afford to.” (n=2)
• Both respondents indicated that it was never true that they couldn’t feed their child a health meal, because they couldn’t afford to.
21. (Q45) In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just
couldn't afford enough food.” (n=2) • Both respondents indicated that it was never true that their child was not eating enough
because they couldn’t afford enough food.
Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=9) *None of the respondents indicated that they have diabetes
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=9)
Figure 8. Respondents’ Health
1
2
5
1
Excellent (n=1)
Very Good (n=2)
Good (n=5)
Fair (n=1)
24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=8)
Figure 9. Health Insurance
25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=9) Figure 10. Where to go for health concerns
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=9) Figure 11. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
5
3
Yes (n=5)
No (n=3)
6
3
Yes (n=6)
No (n=3)
1
2
2
4 Most of the time (n=1)
Some of the time (n=2)
A little of the time (n=2)
None of the time (n=4)
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27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=9) Figure 12. Exercise
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=7) Figure 13. Social Connection
29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=7) Figure 14. Support and Encouragement
1
6
2
All of the time (=1)
Most of the time (n=6)
Some of the time (n=2)
A little of the time (n=0)
None of the time (n=0)
1
3
2
1 All of the time (n=1)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=2)
A little of the time (n=0)
None of the time (n=1)
2
3
1
1 All of the time (n=2)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=1)
A little of the time (n=0)
None of the time (n=1)
30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=1) • One respondent indicated that their child received exercise all the time
31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=1) • One respondent indicated that their child received social connection all the time
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement? (n=1)
• One respondent indicated that their child received support and encouragement all the time
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
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Appendix H:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Fortuna: St. Joseph’s Pantry Shelf
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
Results
A total of 443 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 177 respondents who indicated Fortuna as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 40% of Fortuna food pantry participants.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 15 8% American Indian or Alaskan Native
21 12%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 1 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0%
White 149 84% Decline to state 2 1% Other 8 5% Gender
Female 104 63% Male 62 37% Total 166 100% Age (mean=44)
≤35 52 30% 36-59 100 59% ≥60 19 11% Total 171 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
• 1 : Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people
who responded, indicated by n=.
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1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=174)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=176)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=114)
Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
24%
45%
21%
5% 3% 3% Not a high school graduate (n=41)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=78)
Some college (includes AA degree)(n=36)
College graduate (n=8)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=5)
Other (n=6)
35%
65% Yes (n=62)
No (n=114)
21%
79% Yes (n=24)
No (n=90)
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why (n=83)
Table 2. Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year Top reasons why respondents have
not applied for CalFresh this past year.
Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Miscellaneous Reasons Respondents indicated a reason that was uncommon and/or not mentioned by many or any others.
3. Not eligible/Don’t qualify Respondents indicated that they had not applied because they were not eligible or do not qualify for CalFresh
4. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
5. Choose not to apply Respondents indicated that they did not want to apply, had too much pride, were not interest, and had no need to apply, they were getting by on their own, or that they were embarrassed.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=171) Figure 4. Children in Household
56%
44%
Yes (n=95)
No (n=76)
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6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=91)
Figure 5. Number of Children in Household
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used?
Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
Figure 6. Services that Children in Household Use
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
1 2 3 4 5 5+
33% 29% 24% 9% 4% 1%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Number of Children
020406080
Free andreducedmeals atschool
WIC HealthyFamilies
Subsidizedchild care
FamilyResource
Centers orplay
groups
Other
67
42
14 7 5 8
Num
ber
of R
espo
nden
ts
Services
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household? (n=93)
Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household.
Figure 7. Relationship to Children in Household
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=95) Figure 8. Single Parents
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=91) Figure 9. Grandparent Raising Grandchild
0%20%40%60%80%
100% 82%
3% 1% 8% 1% 5%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Relationship
51% 46%
3%
Yes (n=48)
No (n=44)
Not applicable (n=3)
8%
80%
12%
Yes (n=7)
No (n=73)
Not applicable (n=11)
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Transportation
11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=168) Figure 10. How respondents usually get to the pantry
12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=176) Figure 11. Dependable Transportation
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=177)
Figure 12. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
17% 7% 3%
48% 15% 9%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
37%
23%
28%
12%
Always (n=65)
Often (n=41)
Sometimes (n=49)
Never (n=21)
64% 19%
10%
3% 2% 2%
0-14 min. (n=114)
15-29 min. (n=33)
30-45 min. (n=18)
46-60 min. (n=5)
61+ min. (n=4)
Don’t know (n=3)
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=175) Figure 13. Frequency of Food Pick Up
15. (Q26) I have access to . . . Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to. Figure 14. Kitchen Items Owned
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5 timesa year
Once ayear
Other
2%
80%
8% 6% 1% 3%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Frequency of Food Pick Up
0 50 100 150 200
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveCan opener
RefrigeratorStove
43 139
143 153 154
158
Number of Respondents
120
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry. Figure 15. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
17. (Q41) “The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and ___”:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight. Figure 16. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
0 20 40 60 80 100
OtherHealthy Families
WICChildcare
MediCal or MedicareFamily/Community…
CalFresh (food stamps)Housing
10 17 17
19 28
32 47
56
Number of Respondents
0 20 40 60 80 100
OtherHealthy Families
WICChildcare
MediCal or MedicareFamily/Community Resource Center
CalFresh (food stamps)Housing
10 17 17 19
28 32
47 56
Percent of Respondents
18. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=90)
Figure 17. Respondent Skipped Meals
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there
wasn't enough money for food? (n=90)
Figure 18. Child/Children Skipped Meals
62%
32%
6%
Yes (n=56)
No (n=29)
Don't know/Not sure (n=5)
13%
81%
6%
Yes (n=12)
No (n=73
Don't know/Not sure (n=5)
122
20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I couldn’t afford to.” (n=88)
Figure 19. Lack of Healthy Meal for Child/Children
21. (Q45) "In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just couldn't afford enough food.” (n=90)
Figure 20. Respondent Couldn’t Afford Food for Child/Children
15%
32% 50%
3%
Often true (n=13)
Sometimes true (n=28)
Never true (n=44)
Don’t know (n=3)
9%
31%
56%
4%
Often true (n=8)
Sometimes true (n=28)
Never true (n=50)
Don’t know (n=4)
Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=163) Figure 21. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=161) Figure 22. Respondents’ Health
24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=160) Figure 23. Health Insurance
22%
74%
4%
Yes (n=36)
No (n=121)
Don’t know (n=6)
4%
7%
43% 35%
11%
1%
Excellent (n=6)
Very Good (n=11)
Good (n=69)
Fair (n=57)
Poor (n=117)
Not Sure/Don't Know (n=1)
56% 40%
4%
Yes (n=90)
No (n=64)
Don’t know (n=6)
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25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=161) Figure 24. Where to go for health concerns
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=164)
Figure 25. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=155) Figure 26. Exercise
82%
17%
1%
Yes (n=132)
No (n=27)
Don’t know (n=2)
14%
22%
37%
16% 10%
All of the time (n=23)
Most of the time (n=36)
Some of the time (n=61)
A little of the time (n=27)
None of the time (n=17)
23%
30% 28%
12% 6% All of the time (n=36)
Most of the time (n=47)
Some of the time (n=44)
A little of the time (n=19)
None of the time (n=9)
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=136) Figure 27. Social Connection
29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=138)
Figure 28. Support and Encouragement
30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=84) Figure 29. Child Exercise
21%
26% 24%
22% 7% All of the time (n=28)
Most of the time (n=35)
Some of the time (n=33)
A little of the time (n=30)
None of the time (n=10)
21%
26% 24%
22% 7%
All of the time (n=28)
Most of the time (n=35)
Some of the time (n=33)
A little of the time (n=30)
None of the time (n=10)
46%
33%
15%
4% 1%
All of the time (n=39)
Most of the time (n=28)
Some of the time (n=13)
A little of the time (n=3)
None of the time (n=1)
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31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=77) Figure 30. Child Social Connection
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement?
(n=79) Figure 31. Child Support and Encouragement
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
43%
42%
10%
4% 1%
All of the time (n=33)
Most of the time (n=32)
Some of the time (n=8)
A little of the time (n=3)
None of the time (n=1)
56% 33%
9%
1% 1%
All of the time (n=44)
Most of the time (n=26)
Some of the time (n=7)
A little of the time (n=1)
None of the time (n=1)
Appendix I:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Garberville Presbyterian Church Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results
A total of 121 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 70 respondents who indicated the Garberville Presbyterian Church as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 58% of Garberville food pantry participants. Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age.
Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 1 1%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
9 13%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 2 3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0%
White 60 87% Decline to state 4 6% 0ther 1 1% Gender
Female 29 44% Male 37 56% Total 66 100% Age (mean=44)
≤35 21 32% 36-59 37 56% ≥60 8 12% Total 66 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
• 1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people
who responded, indicated by n=.
1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=67) Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=68) Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=50) Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
28%
33%
22%
10%
1%
4%
Not a high school graduate (n=19)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=22)Some college (includes AA degree)(n=15)College graduate (n=7)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=1)Other (n=3)
26%
74% Yes (n=18)
No (n=50)
18%
82% Yes (n=9)
No (n=41)
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4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=33)
Table 2 . Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past
year. Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Miscellaneous Reasons Respondents indicated a reason that was uncommon and/or not mentioned by many or any others.
3. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=68) Figure 4. Children in Household
21%
79% Yes (n=14)
No (n=54)
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=13)
Figure 5. Number of Children in Household
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used?
Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
Figure 6. Services that Children in Household Use
02468
1012
6 4
1 2 0 0 0
Num
ber o
f Res
pond
ents
Number of Children in the Household
02468
1012 8 8
5 1
3 3
Num
ber
of R
espo
nden
ts
Services
132
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household? (n=14)
Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household.
Figure 7. Relationship to Children in Household
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=14)
Figure 8. Single Parents
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=14)
Figure 9. Grandparent Raising Grandchild
0
5
10
15 11
0 2
0 1 0
Num
ber o
f Res
pond
ents
Type of Relationship
6
8 Yes (n=6)
No (n=8)
1
13
Yes (n=1)
No (n=13)
Transportation
11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=67)
Figure 10. How respondents usually get to the pantry
12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=68)
Figure 11. Dependable Transportation
0%20%40%60%80%
100%49%
1% 3% 25%
12% 9%
Perc
ent o
f Res
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ents
Transportation
29%
18% 32%
21% Always (n=20)
Often (n=12)
Sometimes (n=22)
Never (n=14)
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13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=68)
Figure 12. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=67)
Figure 13. Frequency of Food Pick Up
35%
19% 21%
10% 9% 6% 0-14 min. (n=24)
15-29 min. (n=13)
30-45 min. (n=14)
46-60 min. (n=7)
61+ min. (n=6)
Don’t know (n=4)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5 timesa year
Once ayear
Other
13%
49%
10% 12% 0%
15%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Frequency of Food Pick Up
15. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 14. Kitchen Items Owned
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 15. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveRefrigerator
StoveCan opener
15 30
34 40
44 55
Number of Respondents
0 5 10 15 20
WICHealthy Families
ChildcareOther
MediCal or MedicareCalFresh (food stamps)
Family/Community Resource CenterHousing
4 5 5
6 11
12 13
17
Number of Respondents
136
17. (Q41) The months when money is tight I sometime have to choose between food and___:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 16. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
18. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=14)
Figure 17. Respondent Skipped Meals
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
OtherMedications
PhoneUtilities
RentTransportation
15 16 16
17 21
35
Number of Respondents
9
5
Yes (n=9)
No (n=5)
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn’t enough money for food?(n=14)
Figure 18. Child/Children Skipped Meals
20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a health meal, because I
couldn’t afford to.” (n=14) Figure 19. Lack of Healthy Meal for Child/Children
7 6
1
Yes (n=7)
No (n=6)
Don't know/Not sure (n=1)
4
5
4 1
Often true (n=4)
Sometimes true (n=5)
Never true (n=4)
Don’t know (n=1)
138
21. (Q45) “In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just couldn’t afford enough food.” (n=13)
Figure 20. Respondent Couldn’t Afford Food for Child/Children
Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=65)
Figure 21. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
4
3
6 Often true (n=4)
Sometimes true (n=3)
Never true (n=6)
12%
85%
3%
Yes (n=8)
No (n=55)
Don’t know (n=2)
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=65) Figure 22. Respondents’ Health
24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=64)
Figure 23. Health Insurance
25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=65)
Figure 24. Where to go for health concerns
9% 14%
40%
25%
9%
3% Excellent (n=6)
Very Good (n=9)
Good (n=26)
Fair (n=16)
Poor (n=6)
Not Sure/Don't Know (n=2)
41%
58%
2%
Yes (n=26)
No (n=37)
Don’t know (n=1)
77%
18%
5%
Yes (n=50)
No (n=12)
Don’t know (n=3)
140
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=60)
Figure 25. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months
27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=64)
Figure 26. Exercise
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=51)
Figure 27. Social Connection
8%
25%
33%
20%
13% All of the time (n=5)
Most of the time (n=15)
Some of the time (n=20)
A little of the time (n=12)
None of the time (n=8)
41%
38%
14%
5% 3%
All of the time (n=26)
Most of the time (n=24)
Some of the time (n=9)
A little of the time (n=3)
None of the time (n=2)
20%
29% 25%
18% 8%
All of the time (n=10)
Most of the time (n=15)
Some of the time (n=13)
A little of the time (n=9)
None of the time (n=4)
29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=52)
Figure 28. Support and Encouragement
30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=12)
Figure 29. Child Exercise
31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=11)
Figure 30. Child Social Connection
19%
33% 31%
12% 6% All of the time (n=10)
Most of the time (n=17)
Some of the time (n=16)
A little of the time (n=6)
None of the time (n=3)
7
5
All of the time (n=7)
Most of the time (n=5)
3
4
3
1
All of the time (n=3)
Most of the time (n=4)
Some of the time (n=3)
A little of the time (n=1)
142
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement? (n=12)
Figure 31. Child Support and Encouragement
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
6 5
1
All of the time (n=6)
Most of the time (n=5)
Some of the time (n=1)
Appendix J:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Loleta Community Church Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results
A total of 33 households picked up commodities in August 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 19 respondents who indicated Loleta Community Church as their primary food pantry site.2 The survey results represent roughly 58% of Loleta food pantry participants.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 1 5%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
3 16%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0%
White 13 68% Decline to state 2 11% 0ther 1 5% Gender
Female 12 63% Male 7 37% Total 19 100% Age (mean=45)
≤35 6 32% 36-59 8 42% ≥60 5 26% Total 19 100%
* For Ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply
2 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=16) Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=18)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=16) Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
6
7
2 1 Not a high school graduate (n=6)
High school graduate orequivalent (GED/High schoolcertificate) (n=7)
Some college (includes AAdegree) (n=2)
Other (n=1)
2
16
Yes (n=2)
No (n=16)
3
13
Yes (n=3)
No (n=13)
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4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=13)
Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past
year. Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=17) Figure 4. Children in Household
6. . (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are
living in your household? (n=6) • (2) respondents indicated that they had 1 child. • (2) respondents indicated that they had 2 children. • respondent indicated that they had 3 children • respondent indicated that they have 5+ children
6
11
Yes (n=6)
No (n=11)
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used? Respondents were asked to check all services that their child/children use in their household.
• (4) of the respondents indicated that their children receive free and reduced meals at school.
• (6) respondents indicated that their children use WIC • (2) respondents indicated WIC • respondent indicated “other”
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household?
Respondents were asked to check all relationships that they have with the child/children in their household.
• (4) respondents indicated that they were the parent • respondent indicated that they were the Grandparent • respondent indicated “other”
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=6)
• (3) Yes • (3) No
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=6)
• Yes • (4) No • Not applicable
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Transportation
11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=19) Figure 5. How respondents usually get to the pantry
12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=19) Figure 6. Dependable Transportation
0%20%40%60%80%
100%42%
5% 5% 37%
11% 0%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
9
4
3 2
Always (n=9)
Often (n=4)
Sometimes (n=3)
Never (n=2)
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=19)
Figure 7. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=18)
Figure 8. Frequency of Food Pick Up
11 3
3 1 1 0-14 min. (n=11)
15-29 min. (n=3)
30-45 min. (n=3)
46-60 min. (n=1)
Don’t know (n=1)
02468
1012
Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5 timesa year
Once ayear
Other
8 7
0 0 0
4
Num
ber
of R
espo
nden
ts
Frequency of Food Pick Up
150
15. (Q26) I have access to . . . Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 9. Kitchen Items Owned
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 10. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
0 5 10 15 20
Hot plateMicrowave
StoveFreezer
RefrigeratorCan opener
10 15
16 16
17 18
Number of Respondents
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
WIC
Healthy Families
Family/Community Resource Center
MediCal or Medicare
Housing
CalFresh (food stamps)
1
3
3
6
7
8
Number of Respondents
17. (Q41) The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and . . .
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 11. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
18. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=6) • (4) Yes • (2) No
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food? (n=6) • (2) Yes • (4) No
20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I couldn’t afford to.” (n=5) • (2) Often true • Sometimes true • Never true
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
MedicationsOther
RentPhone
TransportationUtilities
4 5
8 9
10 11
Level of Agreement
152
21. (Q45) In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just couldn't afford enough food.” (n=6) • Often true • Sometimes true • (4) Never true
Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=18) Figure 12. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=18) Figure 13. Respondents’ Health
5
13 Yes (n=5)
No (n=13)
2
11
4 1
Very Good (n=2)
Good (n=11)
Fair (n=4)
Poor (n=1)
24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=19) Figure 14. Health Insurance
25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=19)
Figure 15. Where to go for health concerns
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=19)
Figure 16. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
11
8
Yes (n=11)
No (n=8)
18
1
Yes (n=18)
No (n=1)
3
4
5
3
4 All of the time (n=3)
Most of the time (n=4)
Some of the time (n=5)
A little of the time (n=3)
None of the time (n=4)
154
27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=16) Figure 17. Exercise
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=19)
Figure 18. Social Connection
29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=18)
Figure 19. Support and Encouragement
5
7
3 1
All of the time (n=5)
Most of the time (n=7)
Some of the time (n=3)
A little of the time (n=1)
5
4 6
3 1 All of the time (n=5)
Most of the time (n=4)
Some of the time (n=6)
A little of the time (n=3)
None of the time (n=1)
5
3 5
2
3 All of the time (n=5)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=5)
A little of the time (n=2)
None of the time (n=3)
30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=6) • (3) All the time • (3) Most of the time
31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=6)
• (3) All the time • (3) Most of the time
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement?
(n=6) • (4) All of the time • (2) Most of the time
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of August 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry
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Appendix K:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
McKinleyville Family Resource Center Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
Results
A total of 215 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 92 respondents who indicated the McKinleyville Food Pantry as their primary pantry site.3 The survey results represent roughly 43% of McKinleyville food pantry participants. Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age.
Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 5 6% American Indian or Alaskan Native
9 10%
Asian 1 11% Black or African American 4 4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2 2%
White 70 79% Decline to state 2 2% Other 6 7% Gender
Female 35 41% Male 50 59% Total 85 100% Age (mean=47)
≤35 23 26% 36-59 52 58% ≥60 14 16% Total 89 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
3 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
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1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=90)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=92) Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=63) Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
18%
39% 27%
8%
6% 3% Not a high school graduate (n=16)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=35)Some college (includes AA degree)(n=24)College graduate (n=7)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=5)Other (n=3)
29%
71% Yes (n=27)
No (n=65)
13%
87% Yes (n=8)
No (n=55)
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=50)
Table 2. Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past
year. Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Not eligible/Don’t qualify Respondents indicated that they had not applied because they were not eligible or do not qualify for CalFresh
3. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
4. Miscellaneous Reasons Respondents indicated a reason that was uncommon and/or not mentioned by many or any others.
5. Income too high Respondents indicated that their income was too high, that it was just above the allowed amount, or that they barely made too much.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=89)
Figure 4. Children in Household
40%
60% Yes (n=36)
No (n=53)
160
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=35)
Figure 5. Number of Children in Household
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used?
Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
Figure 6. Services that Children in Household Use
0%20%40%60%80%
100%54%
34% 6% 3% 3% 0% 0%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Number of Children
05
101520
Free andreducedmeals atschool
WIC HealthyFamilies
Subsidizedchild care
FamilyResource
Centers orplay
groups
Other
18 19
5 3 5 2
Num
ber
of R
espo
nden
ts
Services
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household? (n=35)
Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household. Figure 7. Relationship to Children in Household
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=35) Figure 8. Single Parents
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=35) Figure 9. Grandparent Raising Grandchild
0%20%40%60%80%
100% 60%
0% 9% 9% 3% 20%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Relationship
37%
54%
9%
Yes (n=13)
No (n=19)
Not applicable (n=3)
9%
82%
9%
Yes (n=3)
No (n=29)
Not applicable (n=3)
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Transportation 11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=87) Figure 10. How respondents usually get to the pantry
12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=91) Figure 11. Dependable Transportation
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=91) Figure 12. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
0%20%40%60%80%
100%33%
9% 2%
41% 9% 5%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
41%
22%
27%
10%
Always (n=37)
Often (n=20)
Sometimes (n=25)
Never (n=9)
57% 20%
19%
1% 3%
0-14 min. (n=52)
15-29 min. (n=18)
30-45 min. (n=17)
46-60 min. (n=1)
Don’t know (n=3)
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions 14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=89)
Figure 13. Frequency of Food Pick Up
15. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 14. Kitchen Items Owned
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5 timesa year
Once ayear
Other
39% 46%
3% 2% 1% 8%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Frequency of Food Pick Up
0 20 40 60 80 100
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveRefrigerator
StoveCan opener
21 60
65 67 69
83
Percent of Respondents
164
15. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry. (n=72)
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 15. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
16. (Q41) “The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and”:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 16. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
0 10 20 30 40 50
WICHealthy Families
OtherChildcare
Family/Community Resource…MediCal or Medicare
CalFresh (food stamps)Housing
11 13 13 13
19 22
27 28
Number of Respondents
0 10 20 30 40 50
OtherMedications
UtilitiesPhone
RentTransportation
15 22
29 30
32 41
Transportation
17. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=34)
Figure 17. Respondent Skipped Meals
18. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there
wasn't enough money for food? (n=31)
Figure 18. Child/Children Skipped Meals
19. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I
couldn’t afford to.” (n=32) Figure 19. Lack of Healthy Meal for Child/Children
76%
21%
3%
Yes (n=26)
No (n=7)
Don't know/Not sure (n=1)
32%
58%
10%
Yes (n=10)
No (n=18)
Don't know/Not sure (n=3)
12%
47%
41% Often true (n=4)
Sometimes true (n=15)
Never true (n=13)
166
20. (Q45) "In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just couldn't afford enough food.” (n=30)
Figure 20. Respondent Couldn’t Afford Food for Child/Children
Physical and Mental Health
21. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=84) Figure 21. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
13%
27% 57%
3%
Often true
Sometimes true
Never true
Don’t know
24%
74%
2%
Yes (n=20)
No n=62)
Don’t know n=2)
22. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=84) Figure 22. Respondents’ Health
23. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=86) Figure 23. Health Insurance
10% 8%
36% 23%
19% 5%
Excellent (n=8)
Very Good (n=7)
Good (n=30)
Fair (n=19)
Poor (n=16)
Not Sure/Don't Know (n=4)
59%
37%
3%
Yes (n=51)
No (n=32)
Don’t know (n=3)
168
25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=87)
Figure 24. Where to go for health concerns
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=86) Figure 25. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=84) Figure 26. Exercise
84%
14%
2%
Yes (n=73)
No (n=12)
Don’t know (n=2)
16%
14%
33%
22%
15% All of the time (n=14)
Most of the time (n=12)
Some of the time (n=28)
A little of the time (n=19)
None of the time (n=13)
37%
27%
21%
11% 4% All of the time (n=31)
Most of the time (n=23)
Some of the time (n=18)
A little of the time (n=9)
None of the time (n=3)
27. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=67) Figure 27. Social Connection
28. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=70) Figure 28. Support and Encouragement
29. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=34) Figure 29. Child Exercise
24%
22% 28%
19% 6%
All of the time (n=16)
Most of the time (n=15)
Some of the time (n=10)
A little of the time (n=13)
None of the time (n=4)
23%
21%
24%
24% 7%
All of the time (n=16)
Most of the time (n=15)
Some of the time (n=17)
A little of the time (n=17)
None of the time (n=5)
50%
29%
21%
All of the time (n=17)
Most of the time (n=10)
Some of the time (n=7)
Some of the time (n=19)
170
30. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=26) Figure 30. Child Social Connection
31. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement? (n=27)
Figure 31. Child Support and Encouragement
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
35%
38%
19% 8% All of the time (n=9)
Most of the time (n=10)
Some of the time (n=5)
A little of the time (n=2)
44%
37%
11% 7%
All of the time (n=12)
Most of the time (n=10)
Some of the time (n=3)
A little of the time (n=2)
Appendix L:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Orick Community Center Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
172
Results
A total of 31 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 17 respondents who indicated the Orick Community Resource Center as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 55% of Orick food pantry participants.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 0 0%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
4 25%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 1 6% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 6%
White 9 56% Decline to state 0 0% 0ther 1 6% Gender
Female 11 69% Male 5 31% Total 16 100% Age (mean=36)
≤35 8 47% 36-59 9 53% ≥60 0 0% Total 17 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=17)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=16)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=10)
Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
4
8
3 1 1
Not a high school graduate (n=4)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=8)
Some college (includes AA degree)(n=3)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=1)
Other (n=1)
5
11 Yes (n=5)
No (n=11)
1
9
Yes (n=1)
No (n=9)
174
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=8) • The reason why most (5 out of 8) respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
was because they were receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=16) Figure 4. Children in Household
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are
living in your household? (n=5) • (3) respondents indicated that they had 1 child. • (1) respondent indicated that they had 2 children. • (1) respondent indicated that they had 5+ children.
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used?
Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
• (2) of the respondents indicated that their children receive free and reduced meals at school. • (4) respondents indicated that their children use WIC • (1)respondent indicated an “other” service that they child uses.
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household?
Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household.
• (5) respondents indicated that they were the parent to the child/children in the home.
5
11 Yes (n=5)
No (n=11)
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent?
• (2) Yes • (3) No
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild?
• (4) No • (1) Not applicable
Transportation 11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=17)
Figure 5. Respondents Method of Travel
12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=17)
Figure 6. Dependable Transportation
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0
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f Res
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ents
Transportation
6
2 2
7 Always (n=6)
Often (n=2)
Sometimes (n=2)
Never (n=7)
176
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=17)
Figure 7. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=17)
Figure 8. Frequency of Food Pick Up
15
1 1
0-14 min. (n=15)
15-29 min. (n=1)
30-45 min. (n=1)
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Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5times a
year
Once ayear
Other
2
13
0 0 1 1
Num
ber
of R
espo
nden
ts
Frequency of Food Pick Up
15. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 9. Kitchen Items Owned
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 10. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Hot plateFreezer
StoveRefrigeratorMicrowaveCan opener
5 10
12 12
13 13
Number of Respondents
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
OtherCalFresh (food stamps)
MediCal or MedicareChildcare
Family/Community Resource CenterHousing
WIC
1 1 1 1
2 4
5
Number of Respondents
178
Household Food Security 17. (Q41) The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and
____:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 11. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
18. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=5)
• (3) Yes • (2) No
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there
wasn't enough money for food? (n=4)
• (1) Yes • (4) No
20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I
couldn’t afford to.” (n=5)
• (2) Often true • (3) Never true
21. (Q45) In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just
couldn't afford enough food.” (n=5)
• (2) Often true • (3) Never true
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
OtherUtilities
MedicationsPhone
RentTransportation
3 3
4 4
10 11
Number of Respondents
Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=15) Figure 12. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=15) Figure 13. Respondents’ Health
24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=16) Figure 14. Health Insurance
2
11
2
Yes (n=2)
No (n=11)
Don’t know (n=2)
1 3
3 7
1 Excellent (n=1)
Very Good (n=3)
Good (n=3)
Fair (n=7)
Poor (n=1)
12
4
Yes (n=12)
No (n=4)
180
25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=16) Figure 15. Where to go for health concerns
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=15) Figure 16. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=15) Figure 17. Exercise
14
1 1
Yes (n=14)
No (n=1)
Don’t know (n=1)
2
3
8
1 1 All of the time (n=2)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=8)
A little of the time (n=1)
None of the time (n=1)
3
2
6
1
3 All of the time (n=3)
Most of the time (n=2)
Some of the time (n=6)
A little of the time (n=1)
None of the time (n=3)
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=11) Figure 18. Social Connection
29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=13) Figure 19. Support and Encouragement
30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=5) • (3) All the time • (2) Most of the time
31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=4)
• (3) All of the time • (1) Most of the time
2
2
6
1 All of the time (n=2)
Most of the time (n=2)
Some of the time (n=6)
None of the time (n=1)
3
1
6
2 1
All of the time (n=3)
Most of the time (n=1)
Some of the time (n=6)
A little of the time (n=2)
None of the time (n=1)
182
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement? (n=5)
• (4) All of the time • (1) Most of the time
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
Appendix M:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Scotia Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
184
Results
A total of 79 households picked up commodities in August 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 40 respondents who indicated the Scotia/Rio Dell pantry as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 51% of Scotia/Rio Dell food pantry participants.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 0 0
American Indian or Alaskan Native
6 15
Asian 0 0 Black or African American 0 0 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0
White 35 88 Decline to state 0 0 0ther 0 0 Gender
Female 24 69% Male 11 31% Total 35 100% Age (mean=54)
≤35 1 3% 36-59 29 74% ≥60 9 23% Total 39 100%
* For Ethnicity/Race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one (n=36).
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=40)
Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=30)
Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
19%
33% 25%
11% 8%
3% Not a high school graduate (n=7)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=12)
Some college (includes AA degree)(n=9)
College graduate (n=4)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=3)
Other (n=1)
22%
78% Yes (n=9)
No (n=31)
17%
83% Yes (n=5)
No (n=25)
186
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why:
Table 2 . Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past
year. Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Not eligible/Don’t qualify Respondents indicated that they had not applied because they were not eligible or do not qualify for CalFresh
3. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
4. Going to apply Respondents indicated that they intended to apply soon.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=39) Figure 4. Children in Household
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are
living in your household? (n=9) • (6) respondents indicated that they had 1 child. • (2) respondents indicated that they had 3 children. • (1) respondent indicated that they had 4 children
28%
72% Yes (n=11)
No (n=28)
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used? Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
• (6) of the respondents indicated that their children receive free and reduced meals at school.
• (6) respondents indicated that their children use WIC • (2) respondents indicated Healthy Families • (1) respondent indicated Family Resource Centers or play groups
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household?
Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household. • (5) respondents indicated that they were the parent • (1) respondent indicated that they were an Aunt/Uncle • (5) respondents indicated that they were the Grandparent
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=9) • (2) Yes • (6) No • (1) Not applicable
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=10) • (3) Yes • (7) No
Transportation 11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=37) Figure 5. Respondents Method of Travel
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
5% 0% 0%
59%
32%
3%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
188
12. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=37)
Figure 6. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
13. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=36)
Figure 7. Frequency of Food Pick Up
86%
8%
3% 3%
0-14 min. (n=32)
15-29 min. (n=3)
30-45 min. (n=1)
Don’t know (n=1)
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5 timesa year
Once ayear
Other
3%
92%
3% 0% 0% 3%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Frequency of Food Pick Up
14. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 8. Kitchen Items Owned
15. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 9. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
0 10 20 30 40
Hot plateFreezer
StoveRefrigeratorMicrowaveCan opener
10 29
35 35 35
37
Number of Respondents
0 2 4 6 8 10
WICChildcare
OtherHousing
Healthy FamiliesMediCal or Medicare
Family/Community Resource CenterCalFresh (food stamps)
0 1
3 4 4
6 7
8
Number of Respondents
190
16. (Q41) The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and ____:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 10. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
17. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=10)
• (4) Yes • (5) No • (1) Not applicable
18. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there
wasn't enough money for food? (n=5)
• (1) Yes • (4) No
19. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I
couldn’t afford to.” (n=10)
• (6) Sometimes true • (4) Never true
20. (Q45) In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just
couldn't afford enough food.” (n=10)
• (2) Sometimes true • (8) Never true
0 5 10 15 20
OtherMedications
PhoneRent
TransportationUtilities
7 11
12 12
17 19
Number of Respondents
Physical and Mental Health
21. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=38)
Figure 11. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
22. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=38)
Figure 12. Respondents’ Health
21%
79%
Yes (n=8)
No (n=30)
16%
32% 37%
16% Very Good (n=6)
Good (n=12)
Fair (n=14)
Poor (n=6)
192
23. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=38)
Figure 13. Health Insurance
24. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=36)
Figure 14. Where to go for health concerns
25. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=36) Figure 15. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
68%
29%
3%
Yes (n=26)
No (n=11)
Don’t know (n=1)
89%
8%
3%
Yes (n=32)
No (n=3)
Don’t know (n=1)
13%
18%
39%
16%
13% All of the time (n=5)
Most of the time (n=7)
Some of the time (n=15)
A little of the time (n=6)
None of the time (n=8)
26. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=35)
Figure 16. Exercise
27. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=28) Figure 17. Social Connection
28. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=30)
Figure 18. Support and Encouragement
23%
40%
11%
14% 11%
All of the time (n=8)
Most of the time (n=14)
Some of the time (n=4)
A little of the time (n=5)
None of the time (n=4)
11%
39%
21%
18% 11% All of the time (n=3)
Most of the time (n=11)
Some of the time (n=6)
A little of the time (n=5)
None of the time (n=3)
13%
23%
30%
30%
3%
All of the time (n=4)
Most of the time (n=7)
Some of the time (n=9)
A little of the time (n=9)
None of the time (n=1)
194
29. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=9)
• (1) All the time • (5) Most of the time • (1) Some of the time • (2) A little of the time
30. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=6)
• (3) Most of the time • (2) Some of the time • (1) A little of the time
31. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement?
(n=7)
• (3) All of the time • (3) Most of the time • (1) Some of the time
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of August 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site
Appendix N:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Trinidad Lion’s Club Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
196
Results
A total of 34 households picked up commodities in August 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 18 respondents who indicated the Trinidad Lion’s Club as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 53% of Trinidad food pantry participants.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 0 0%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1 6%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0%
White 17 94% Decline to state 0 0% Other 0 0% Gender
Female 7 39% Male 11 61% Total 18 100% Age (mean=55)
≤35 2 11% 36-59 10 56% ≥60 6 33% Total 18 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=15)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=18) Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=14) Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
5
3
6
1 Not a high school graduate(n=5)
High school graduate orequivalent (GED/High schoolcertificate) (n=3)
Some college (includes AAdegree) (n=6)
College graduate (n=1)
4
14 Yes (n=4)
No (n=14)
2
12 Yes (n=2)
No (n=12)
198
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=10)
Table 2 . Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past
year. Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Miscellaneous Reasons Respondents indicated a reason that was uncommon and/or not mentioned by many or any others.
3. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=17) Figure 4. Children in Household
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are
living in your household? (n=5)
There were 5 respondents who indicated that they had children under the age of 18 living in their household.
• 4 respondents indicated that they had 1 child. • 1 respondent indicated that they had 2 children.
5
12 Yes (n=5)
No (n=12)
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used? Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
• 5 respondents indicated that their children receive free and reduced meals at school. • 2 respondents indicated WIC • 3 respondents indicated Healthy Families • 2 respondents indicated subsidized childcare 2 respondents indicated Family Resource Center or play groups
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household? (n=5) Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household. • 3 respondents indicated that they were the parent • 2 respondent indicated that they were the Grandparent
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? (n=5) • 3 respondents - Yes • 2 respondents –No
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=5) • 2 respondents - Yes • 3 respondents – No
Transportation 11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=18)
Figure 4. How respondents usually get to the pantry
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12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=17)
Figure 5. Dependable Transportation
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=18)
Figure 6. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
7
2
5
3 Always (n=7)
Often (n=2)
Sometimes (n=5)
Never (n=3)
13
2
1 1 1
0-14 min. (n=13)
15-29 min. (n=2)
30-45 min. (n=1)
46-60 min. (n=1)
61+ min. (n=1)
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=18) Figure 7. Frequency of Food Pick Up
15. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 8. Kitchen Items Owned
0
5
10
15
20
Once aweek
Once amonth
6 + timesa year
3-5 timesa year
Once ayear
Other
1
17
0 0 0 0
Num
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ents
Frequency of Food Pick Up
0 5 10 15 20
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveStove
RefrigeratorCan opener
6 16 16
18 18 18
Number of Respondents
202
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 9. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
17. (Q41) The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and ____:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 10. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
ChildcareHousing
Healthy FamiliesWIC
OtherMediCal or Medicare
Family/Community Resource CenterCalFresh (food stamps)
1 1 1
2 2
3 3
4
Number of Respondents
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
OtherUtilities
MedicationsPhone
TransportationRent
2 3 3
4 5
8
Number of Respondents
18. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=4)
• 3 respondents - Yes • 1 respondent-No
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there
wasn't enough money for food? (n=4)
• 2 respondents -Yes • 2 respondents – No
20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I
couldn’t afford to.” (n=4)
• 1 respondent- Often true • 2 respondents- Sometimes true • 1 respondent -Never true
21. (Q45) In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just
couldn't afford enough food.” (n=4)
• 1 respondent- Often true • 1 respondent- Sometimes true • 2 respondents -Never true
Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=18) Figure 11. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
4
14
Yes (n=4)
No (n=14)
204
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=17) Figure 12. Respondents’ Health
24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=18) Figure 13. Health Insurance
25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=18) Figure 14. Where to go for health concerns
1 1
7 7
1 Excellent (n=1)
Very Good (n=1)
Good (n=7)
Fair (n=7)
Poor (n=1)
12
6
Yes (n=12)
No (n=6)
15
3
Yes (n=15)
No (n=3)
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=18) Figure 15. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 mo
27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=17)
Figure 16. Exercise
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=13)
Figure 17. Social Connection
4
3
4
4
3 All of the time (n=4)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=4)
A little of the time (n=4)
None of the time (n=3)
3
6 4
4
All of the time (n=3)
Most of the time (n=6)
Some of the time (n=4)
A little of the time (n=4)
1
6 3
3 All of the time (n=1)
Most of the time (n=6)
Some of the time (n=3)
A little of the time (n=3)
206
29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=12)
Figure 18. Support and Encouragement
30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=3)
• 1 respondent-All the time • 1 respondent- Most of the time • 1 respondent-Some of the time
31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=2)
• 1 respondent- All the time • 1 respondent- Most of the time
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement? (n=2)
• 2 respondents-All of the time
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of August 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
4
2 4
2
All of the time (n=4)
Most of the time (n=2)
Some of the time (n=4)
A little of the time (n=2)
Appendix O:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Site specific results for
Willow Creek Community Resource Center Pantry
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results
A total of 88 households picked up commodities in September 2011, the month the survey was administered at this site. There were 21 respondents who indicated the Willow Creek Community Resource Center as their primary food pantry site.1 The survey results represent roughly 24% of Willow Creek food pantry participants.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 3 14%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
5 24%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 0%
White 13 62% Decline to state 0 0% 0ther 1 5% Gender
Female 7 59% Male 10 41% Total 17 100% Age (mean=48)
≤35 3 14% 36-59 14 67% ≥60 4 19% Total 21 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
1 Note that not everyone answered all of the questions. Each question varies on the number of people who responded, indicated by n=.
1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=21)
Figure 1. Level of Education
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=21) Figure 2. Respondents Receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=16) Figure 3. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
19%
52%
10%
5% 5%
10%
Not a high school graduate (n=4)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=11)Some college (includes AA degree)(n=2)College graduate (n=1)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=1)Other, please specify (n=1)
19%
81% Yes (n=4)
No (n=17)
1
15 Yes (n=1)
No (n=15)
210
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=13) • The reason why most respondents had not applied for CalFresh the past year was because they were on Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
5. (Q10) Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household? (n=21)
Figure 4. Children in Household
6. (Q11) If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=3)
• (3) All respondents indicated that there was only 1 child in their home
7. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used?
Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
• (1) respondent indicated their child receives free and reduced meals at school • (2) respondents indicated that their child receives WIC
8. (Q13) What is your relationship with the child/children in your household? Respondents were asked to list all their relationships with the children in their household.
• (3) respondents indicated that they were the parent
9. (Q14) Are you a single parent? • (1) respondent indicated they were a single parent • (2) respondents indicated they were not a single parent
14%
86% Yes (n=3)
No (n=18)
10. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild?
• None of the respondents are grandparents raising their grandchild/children. Transportation 11. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=21)
Figure 5. How respondents usually get to the pantry
12. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=20) Figure 6. Dependable Transportation
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
Walk My ownvehicle
Car pool Other
33% 43%
10% 14%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
35%
15%
40%
10% Always (n=7)
Often (n=3)
Sometimes (n=8)
Never (n=2)
212
13. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=21) Figure 7. Time Spend Traveling to the Pantry
Community Services and Pantry Food Suggestions
14. (Q21) I receive food from the pantry: (n=21)
Figure 8. Frequency of Food Pick Up
43%
24%
14%
10%
5% 5%
0-14 min. (n=9)
15-29 min. (n=5)
30-45 min. (n=3)
46-60 min. (n=2)
61+ min. (n=1)
Don’t know (n=1)
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
Once a month 6 + times a year Other
81%
14% 5%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Frequency of Food Pick Up:
15. (Q26) I have access to . . . Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 9. Kitchen Items Owned
16. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry.
Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
Figure 10. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
0 5 10 15 20
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveStove
Can openerRefrigerator
4 12
14 16
18 19
Number of Respondents
0 2 4 6 8 10
ChildcareWIC
Healthy FamiliesCalFresh (food stamps)
MediCal or MedicareOther
HousingFamily/Community Resource Center
4 4
5 6 6
7 8 8
Number of Respondents
214
17. (Q41) The months when money is tight I sometime have to choose between food and___:
Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight.
Figure 11. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
18. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=3)
• (3) respondents indicated “Yes”
19. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food? (n=3)
• (1) respondent indicated that was sometimes true • (2) respondents indicated that was never true
20. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I
couldn’t afford to.” (n=3)
• (1) respondent indicated that was sometimes true • (2) respondents indicated that was never true
21. (Q45) In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just
couldn't afford enough food.” (n=3)
• (1) respondent indicated that was sometimes true • (2) respondents indicated that was never true
0 2 4 6 8 10
RentMedications
OtherPhone
UtilitiesTransportation
3 3
4 6
8 8
Number of Respondents
Physical and Mental Health
22. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=19)
Figure 12. Individuals with Diabetes in Household
23. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=18) Figure 13. Respondents’ Health
24. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=19) Figure 14. Health Insurance
4
13
2
Yes (n=4)
No (n=13)
Don’t know (n=2)
1 1
6 9
1 Excellent (n=1)
Very Good (n=1)
Good (n=6)
Fair (n=9)
Poor (n=1)
12
7
Yes (n=12)
No (n=7)
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25. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=18) Figure 15. Where to go for health concerns
26. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=18) Figure 16. Feelings of Sadness or Depression during the past 12 months.
27. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=16) Figure 17. Exercise
15
2 1
Yes (n=15)
No (n=2)
Don’t know (n=1)
1 3
10
3 1 All of the time (n=1)
Most of the time (n=3)
Some of the time (n=10)
A little of the time (n=3)
None of the time (n=1)
6
5
3
2
All of the time (n=6)
Most of the time (n=5)
Some of the time (n=3)
A little of the time (n=2)
28. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=13) Figure 18. Social Connection
29. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=14) Figure 19. Support and Encouragement
2
5 3
2 1
All of the time (n=2)
Most of the time (n=5)
Some of the time (n=3)
A little of the time (n=2)
None of the time (n=1)
4
2 4
1
3 All of the time (n=4)
Most of the time (n=2)
Some of the time (n=4)
A little of the time (n=1)
None of the time (n=3)
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30. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=3)
• (3) indicated all the time
31. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=2)
• (2) indicated all of the time • (1) indicated a little of the time
32. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement?
(n=3)
• (3) indicated all of the time
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the month of September 2011. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry.
Appendix P:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Specific results for
Single Parent Food Pantry Clients
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results:
Below are results from survey respondents who indicated “yes” to the question “Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household?” and also answered “yes” to the question “Are you a single parent?” There were 151 respondents who answered “yes” to both questions. Note however that the number of respondents to each of the following questions varies (based on if they chose to answer the question.), indicated by the “n=” beside each one.
Table 1. Demographics: Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 12 8% American Indian or Alaskan Native
31 21%
Asian 1 1% Black or African American 5 3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3 2%
White 108 72% Decline to state 0 0% Other 8 5% Gender
Female 103 72% Male 40 28% Total 143 100% Age (mean=40)
≤35 57 39% 36-59 87 59% ≥60 4 2% Total 148 100%
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
Respondents who selected “other “to define their race indicated that they were: multi-racial, human, Portuguese, Mexican-Russian or Caucasian
1. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? (n=148) Figure 1. Grandparents raising grandchild/children
2. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=146) Figure 2. Level of Education
3. (Q11) How many children under the age of 18 are living in your household? (n=149)
Figure 3. Children under the age of 18 living in household
14%
80%
6%
Yes (n=20)
No (n=118)
Not applicable (n=10)
32%
34%
20%
9%
4% 1% Not a high school graduate (n=46)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=49)
Some college (includes AA degree)(n=29)
College graduate (n=13)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=6)
Other (n=2)
42%
29%
15%
7% 4% 3%
1 child (n=62)
2 children (n=43)
3 children (n=23)
4 children (n=10)
5 children (n=6)
5+ children (n=5)
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4. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=140)
Figure 4. Respondents receiving CalFresh
5. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=66)
Figure 5. Respondents who have applied for CalFresh in the past year.
55%
45% Yes (n=81)
No (n=67)
36%
64% Yes (n=24)
No (n=42)
(Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=45)
Table 2. Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past
year. Description of Codes/Reasons
1. Miscellaneous reasons Respondents indicated a reason that was uncommon and not mentioned by many other respondents, including: ‘were too busy’, ‘no ride,’ ‘husband works.’
2. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
3. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or were unsure what the program was about.
4. Not eligible/Don’t qualify Respondents indicated that they had not applied because they were not eligible or do not qualify for CalFresh.
5. Going to apply Respondents indicated that they intended to apply soon.
6. Income too high Respondents indicated that their income was too high, that it was just above the allowed amount, or that they barely made too much.
Transportation 6. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=140)
Figure 6. How respondents usually get to the pantry
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
24% 3% 2%
46% 16% 9%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Transportation
224
7. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? Please mark one (n=150) Figure 7. Dependable transportation
33. (Q26) I have access to . . . Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 8. Kitchen Items Owned
* Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
39%
22%
31%
8%
Always (n=59)
Often (n=33)
Sometimes (n=46)
Never (n=12)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Hot plateFreezer
MicrowaveCan opener
RefrigeratorStove
41 123 124
127 135
138
Number of Respondents
8. (Q29) Please list three kinds of foods you would like to see more of at the pantry. (n=128)
Table 3. Food that respondents would like to see more of at the pantry
Top 10 Food Items Description of Codes
1. Meat Respondents indicated that they wanted meat, or various types of meat such as chicken, beef, pork, etc.
2. Fruit/Produce Respondents indicated they wanted produce, fruit or; or specific types such as ‘fresh fruit,’ or ‘apples’, etc.
3. Vegetables/Produce Respondents indicated they wanted produce, vegetables or; or specific types such as ‘fresh vegetables,’ or ‘broccoli’, etc.
4. Milk Respondents indicated that they wanted milk. 5. Dairy Products/Other
Dairy Respondents indicated that they wanted various types of dairy products, like yogurt, butter, etc. or just indicated a need for more dairy products or other dairy in general.
6. Cheese Respondents indicated that they wanted cheese. 7. Bread & Pasta Respondents indicated that they wanted various types of
breads (whole grain, raisin, and sliced white) and pasta to be offered more.
8. Cereal Respondents indicated that they wanted various types of cereal, hot or cold.
9. Eggs/powdered eggs Respondents indicated that they wanted eggs or powdered eggs.
10. Sweets Respondents indicated that they wanted cake, candy, pies, sugar, etc.
Community Services
9. (Q12) What types of services have the child/children in your household used.
Figure 9. Services that children in household use
* Respondents were asked to check all services that the children in their household use.
0
50
100
150
Free andreducedmeals atschool
WIC HealthyFamilies
Subsidizedchild care
FamilyResource
Centers orplay
groups
Other
104
71
24 18 14 18
Num
ber o
f Res
pond
ents
Types of Services
226
10. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry
Figure 10. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
* Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
11. (Q28) What other community services or activities would help you or your family? (n=66)
Table 4. Community services or activities that would help respondent or respondents family
Top 10 Community Services or Activities Description of Codes
1. None/Don’t know/NA
Respondents indicated that they were not sure, didn’t know, or that the question was not applicable to them.
2. Children Respondents indicated services or activities for children.
3. Housing Respondents indicated that they would like more information about housing, in particular, low income, affordable, temporary, rentals, permanent housing, or housing resources.
4. Transportation Respondents indicated that they would like more transportation services, or bus passes/vouchers.
5. No Further Services Needed Respondents indicated that there were no further services or activities that would help them or their family.
6. Food Stamps Respondents indicated that the service that they would help their family was Food Stamps.
7. Miscellaneous Types Respondents indicated a service that was uncommon and not mentioned by many or any others.
8. Basic Needs Respondents indicated that they would like more services like public restrooms, shower access, laundry, clothes, soap, hygiene products and shampoo.
9. Health Related: Services & Respondents indicated that they would like services
0 20 40 60 80 100
OtherHealthy Families
WICChildcare
MediCal or MedicareFamily/Community Resource Center
CalFresh (food stamps)Housing
11 23
26 27
33 36
42 58
Number of Respondents
Health Aids that would help them with Dental Care, Health Care, Home Health, Vitamins or Medical services.
10. Education/Classes Respondents indicated that they would like more education and or classes like cooking classes, etc.
11. Further Food Assistance Respondents indicated that they would like more types of food, or more places that could feed them.
Household Food Security 12. (Q35 - 40) Food Security Status (n=139)
Table 5. Food Security Status
Food Security Status Frequency Definition
Food Secure 10
Access to enough food for an active, healthy life. May include ‘marginal food security,’ represented by one or two indications of anxiety over food sufficiency or shortage of food in the house.
Low Food Security 45 Reports of reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet. Little or no indication of reduced food intake.
Very Low Food Security 84 Reports of multiple indications of disrupted eating patterns and
reduced food intake.
Figure 11. Food Security Status
7%
32%
60% Food Secure
Low Food Security
Very Low Food Security
228
13. (Q41) The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and . . .”
When money is tight respondents sometimes have to choose between food and…
Figure 12. When Money is Tight Respondents Choose Between…
* Respondents were asked to check all items that they have had to choose between when money is tight.
14. (Q42) In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children? (n=143)
Figure 13. Skipping meals for child/children
0 20 40 60 80 100
OtherMedications
PhoneRent
UtilitiesTransportation
24 40 40
49 58
62
Number of Respondents
71%
22% 6%
Yes (n=102)
No (n=32)
Don't know/Not sure (n=9)
15. (Q43) In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn’t enough money for food? (n=143)
Figure 14. Children skipping meals
16. (Q44) “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I
couldn’t afford to.” (n=141) Figure 15. Couldn’t afford healthy meal for child/children
17. (Q45) “In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just couldn’t afford enough food.” (n=141)
Figure 16. Respondent Couldn’t Afford Food for Child/Children
17%
79%
4%
Yes (n=24)
No (n=113)
Don't know/Not sure (n=6)
18%
34%
47%
1%
Often true (n=26)
Sometimes true (n=48)
Never true (n=66)
Don’t know (n=1)
15%
22%
60%
3%
Often true (n=21)
Sometimes true (n=31)
Never true (n=85)
Don’t know (n=4)
230
Physical and Mental Health 18. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=146)
Figure 17. Individuals with diabetes in household
19. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=145)
Figure 18. Respondents health
20. (Q48) Do you currently have health insurance? (n=146)
Figure 19. Health Insurance
20%
75%
5%
Yes (n=29)
No (n=109)
Don’t know (n=8)
3%
14%
39%
30%
13%
1%
Excellent (n=5)
Very Good (n=20)
Good (n=56)
Fair (n=44)
Poor (n=19)
Not Sure/Don't Know (n=1)
64%
34%
2%
Yes (n=93)
No (n=50)
Don’t know (n=3)
21. (Q49) Do you know where to go if you have health concerns? (n=145)
Figure 20. Where to go for health concerns
22. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=144)
Figure 21. Feelings of sadness or depression
23. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise (n=138)
Figure 22. Exercise
85%
14%
1%
Yes (n=123)
No (n=20)
Don’t know (n=2)
11% 19%
42%
17% 10%
All of the time (n=16)
Most of the time (n=28)
Some of the time (n=60)
A little of the time (n=25)
None of the time (n=15)
26%
30%
25%
13% 6% All of the time (n=36)
Most of the time (n=41)
Some of the time (n=35)
A little of the time (n=18)
None of the time (n=8)
232
24. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=112)
Figure 23. Social connection
25. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=117)
Figure 24. Support and encouragement
Do you feel that your child/children get enough . . .
26. (Q52a) Do you feel that your child/children get enough exercise? (n=135)
Figure 25. Child/children exercise
19%
24%
29%
21% 7%
All of the time (n=21)
Most of the time (n=27)
Some of the time (n=33)
A little of the time (n=23)
None of the time (n=8)
24%
25% 30%
16% 5% All of the time (n=28)
Most of the time (n=29)
Some of the time (n=35)
A little of the time (n=19)
None of the time (n=6)
48%
30%
18%
3% 1%
All of the time (n=65)
Most of the time (n=41)
Some of the time (n=24)
A little of the time (n=4)
None of the time (n=1)
27. (Q52b) Do you feel that your child/children get enough social connection? (n=114)
Figure 26. Child Social Connection
28. (Q52c) Do you feel that your child/children get enough support and encouragement?
(n=119)
Figure 27. Child/children support and encouragement
44%
34%
17%
4% 2%
All of the time (n=50)
Most of the time (n=39)
Some of the time (n=19)
A little of the time (n=4)
None of the time (n=2)
55% 27%
12%
3% 3%
All of the time (n=66)
Most of the time (n=32)
Some of the time (n=14)
A little of the time (n=4)
None of the time (n=3)
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Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the months of August or September, 2011, depending on the pantry site. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
A screening question was asked to assess if pantry clients had already taken the survey, but there was no absolute way to guarantee that duplication did not occur.
Language was occasionally a barrier; it was observed that a couple of clients were not able to participate in the survey at Fortuna and Food for People in Eureka. It is possible this went unobserved at other locations as well. Spanish speaking volunteers were able to assist at the Scotia and Loleta pantries and translate surveys one-on-one, but there were not enough bilingual volunteers to administer the survey at every site.
It was assumed that literacy might be an obstacle to survey participation, so volunteers asked participants if they wanted it administered orally through one-on-one assistance. For those who chose to fill it in it on their own, volunteers also offered to help if they needed clarification on any of the questions. However, despite both of these measures, it is likely that some respondents struggled with the lengthy survey and may not have accepted the help offered due to stigma around literacy and for other reasons.
Lastly, due to relying on a rotating group of volunteers, the survey may not have been administered as consistently as it could have been if the same individuals were at every pantry site.
Appendix Q:
The Food Access and Pantry Services Survey
Specific results for
Senior Food Pantry Clients, Ages 60+
Danielle Stubblefield, MS Community Food Systems Analyst
Alissa Leigh Research Associate
California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University
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Results
Below are the results from survey respondents who indicated their age to be 60 years or over. There were 189 individuals who fit this criterion. Note however that the number of respondents to each of the following questions varies (based on if they answered it or not, etc.), indicated by the “n=” beside each one.
Table 1. Demographic Tables for Ethnicity/Race, Gender and Age. Characteristics Frequency Percent Ethnicity/Race
Hispanic/Latino 8 4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
16 8%
Asian 0 0% Black or African American 3 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2 1%
White 163 86% Decline to state 3 2% Other 5 3% Gender
Female 97 56% Male 76 44% Total 173 100% Age (mean=68)
* For ethnicity/race respondents were asked to mark all that apply.
Respondents who selected “other “to define their race indicated that they were: multi-racial/Heinz 57, German, French and Danish
1. (Q4) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one. (n=182)
Figure 1. Level of education
10%
31%
38%
9% 9%
1% Not High school graduate (n=21)
High school graduate or equivalent(GED/High school certificate) (n=56)
Some college (includes AA degree)(n=70)
College graduate (n=16)
Graduate school/post graduatetraining (n=17)
Other (n=2)
2. (Q6) Do you currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month? (n=190) Figure 2. Respondents receiving CalFresh
3. (Q7) If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year? (n=167)
Figure 3. Respondents who have not applied for CalFresh in the past year
4. (Q8) If you have not applied, please explain why: (n=126)
Table 2. Reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh this past year
Top reasons why respondents have not applied for CalFresh
this past year.
Description of Codes/Reasons
1. SSI/Social Security Respondents indicated they were not eligible for CalFresh because they receive Supplemental Security Income.
2. Not eligible/Don’t qualify
Respondents indicated that they had not applied because they were not eligible or do not qualify for CalFresh
3. Lack of awareness & understanding
Respondents indicated that they had never heard of the program (CalFresh), were not sure if they qualified, did not know where or how to apply, or where unsure what the program is about
4. Choose not to apply Respondents indicated that they did not want to apply, had too much pride, were not interest, and had no need to apply, they were getting by on their own, or that they were embarrassed.
12%
88%
Yes (n=22)
No (n=168)
6%
94%
Yes (n=10)
No (n=157)
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5. Miscellaneous Reasons Respondents indicated a reason that was uncommon and/or not mentioned by many or any others.
6. Income too high Respondents indicated that their income was too high which made the ineligible for CalFresh.
7. Difficult/Hassel Respondents indicated that they had not applied because they found the process to difficult, or a pain to do.
Quotes from seniors:
• “No good reason other than the embarrassment of using them @ the grocery store” • “Getting by right now.” • “Lack of trans and last time I applied I was only granted 12 dollars.” • “My expenses are too high (Health Ins. Rent) but my income is too high.” • “Too much hassle”
5. (Q15) Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild?
9 of the 190 respondents 60 and over indicated that they are raising their grandchild/children.
Transportation 6. (Q18) How do you usually get to the pantry? (n=181)
Figure 4. How respondents usually get to the pantry
None of the respondents who selected “other, “as their type of transportation specified nor explained what type of transportation that was.
7. (Q19) Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? (n=181)
Figure 5. Dependable transportation
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
19% 2% 2%
60%
9% 7%
Perc
ent o
f Res
pond
ents
Type of Transportation
8. (Q20) How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry? (n=185)
Figure 6. Length of time it takes respondents to get to the pantry
55% 17%
17% 9%
Always (n=101)
Often (n=32)
Sometimes (n=31)
Never (n=17)
55% 26%
10%
3% 3% 2%
0-14 Minutes (n=104)
15-29 Minutes (n=49)
30-45 Minutes (n=19)
46-60 Minutes (n=5)
61+ Minutes (n=5)
Don't Know (n=3)
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9. (Q26) I have access to . . .
Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
Figure 7. Kitchen Items Owned
* Respondents were asked to check all kitchen items that they have access to.
10. (Q29) Please list three kinds of foods you would like to see more of at the pantry.
Table 3. Top 10 foods respondents would like to see more of at the pantry Top 10 Food Items Description of Codes
1. Meat Respondents indicated that they wanted meat, or various types of meat like chicken, beef, pork, etc.
2. Vegetables Respondents indicated they wanted produce, vegetables or; or specific types such as ‘fresh vegetables,’ or ‘broccoli’, etc.
3. Fruit Respondents indicated they wanted produce, fruit or; or specific types such as ‘fresh fruit,’ or ‘apples’, etc.
4. Cheese Respondents indicated that they wanted cheese. 5. Milk Respondents indicated that they wanted milk. 6. Bread & Pasta Respondents indicated that they wanted various
types of breads (whole grain, raisin, and white, sliced) and pasta to be offered more.
7. Miscellaneous Products Respondents indicated they wanted various types of products that were not mentioned by other respondents.
8. Dairy Products/Other Dairy Respondents indicated that they wanted various types of dairy products, like yogurt, butter, etc. or just indicated a need for more dairy products or other dairy in general
9. Canned Food Respondents indicated that they wanted various foods like vegetables, fruit, and meat canned.
10. Grains Respondents indicated that they wanted grains, like rice(brown/white), oats, barley, etc.
0 50 100 150 200
Hot PlateFreezer
MicrowaveStove
RefrigeratorCan Opener
33 128
141 157
164 167
Number of Respondents
Community Services 11. (Q27) I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry. Please mark
all that apply. Figure 8. Information respondents would like to be available at the pantry
* Respondents were asked to check all types of information that they would like to see be available at the pantry.
12. (Q28) What other community services or activities would help you or your family?
Table 4. Community services or activities that would help respondent or respondent’s family
Top Community Services or Activities Description of Codes
1. Further Food Assistance Respondents indicated that they would like more types of food, or more places that could feed them.
2. None/Don’t know/NA Respondents indicated that they were not sure, didn’t know, or that the question was not applicable to them.
3. Health Related: Services & Health Aids
Respondents indicated that they would like services that would help them with Dental Care, Health Care, Home Health, Vitamins or Medical services.
4. Seniors Respondents indicated that they wanted services and activities for seniors.
5. Housing Respondents indicated that they would like more information about housing, in particular, low income, affordable, temporary, rentals, permanent housing, or housing resources.
6. Transportation Respondents indicated that they would like more transportation services, or bus passes/vouchers.
7. Basic Needs Respondents indicated that they would like more services like public restrooms, shower access, laundry, clothes, soap, hygiene products and shampoo.
8. Employment Respondents indicated that they would like a service that would help them find employment.
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
WICChildcare
OtherHealthy Families
Medical or MedicareHousing
Family/Community Resource CenterCalFresh(food stamps)
7 7
13 13
26 29 29
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Number of Respondents
242
A few comments specific to senior respondents included:
• “Appropriate health and wellness care including more choice.” • “Fix the sidewalks! (For people that use walkers.)” • “Senior resources” • “Health fitness equipment
Information on Health Coverage” • “Access to more food” • “Meals on wheels. I am not a good cook and I can't stand in kitchen too long because of
severe arthritis, scoliosis and sciatic nerve damage”
Household Food Security 13. (Q35 - 40) Food Security Status (n=156)
Table 5. Food security status
Food Security Status Frequency Definition
Food Secure 39
Access to enough food for an active, healthy life. May include “marginal food security,” represented by one or two indications of anxiety over food sufficiency or shortage of food in the house.
Low Food Security 46 Reports of reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet. Little or no indication of reduced food intake.
Very Low Food Security 71 Reports of multiple indications of disrupted eating patterns and
reduced food intake.
Figure 7. Food security status
Note: this chart represents respondents who provided the information necessary for determining food security status. 33 further respondents did not answer all of the questions, so their status remains unknown and therefore is not indicated in the chart above.
25%
29%
46% Food Secure
Low Food Security
Very Low Food Security
Physical and Mental Health
14. (Q46) Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes? (n=172) Figure 8. Individuals with diabetes in household
15. (Q47) In general, how would you say your health is? (n=171)
Figure 9. Respondents’ health
16. (Q50) During the past 12 months, how often did you feel sad or depressed? (n=175)
Figure 10. Feelings of sadness or depression
28%
69%
1%
Yes (n=49)
No (n=121)
Don't Know (n=2)
6% 13%
33% 37%
9%
1% Excellent (n=10)
Very Good (n=23)
Good (n=57)
Fair (n=64)
Poor (n=16)
Not Sure/Don't Know(n=1)
4%
13%
39%
25%
17% All of the time (n=7)
Most of the time (n=24)
Some of the time (n=70)
A little of the time (n=44)
None of the time (n=30)
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17. (Q51a) Do you feel that you get enough exercise? (n=166)
Figure 11. Exercise
18. (Q51b) Do you feel that you get enough social connection? (n=121)
Figure 12. Social connection
19. (Q51c) Do you feel that you get enough support and encouragement? (n=151)
Figure 13. Support and encouragement
23%
33%
22%
14% 5% All of the time (n=39)
Most of the time (n=56)
Some of the time (n=38)
A little of the time (n=24)
None of the time (n=9)
15%
31% 28%
19%
4%
All of the time (n=19)
Most of the time (n=38)
Some of the time (n=35)
A little of the time (n=24)
None of the time (n=5)
13%
25%
40%
18%
5%
All of the time (n=19)
Most of the time (n=37)
Some of the time (n=61)
A little of the time (n=27)
None of the time (n=7)
Limitations
This survey provides a snapshot of information from pantry clients during the months of August or September, 2011, depending on the pantry site. The participants were not randomly selected; all clients who attended on the days that volunteers were surveying were asked to participate. The survey results reflect only the responses of those who chose to participate and do not necessarily describe the entire clientele that the pantry site serves.
A screening question was asked to assess if pantry clients had already taken the survey, but there was no absolute way to guarantee that duplication did not occur.
Language was occasionally a barrier; it was observed that a couple of clients were not able to participate in the survey at Fortuna and Food for People in Eureka. It is possible this went unobserved at other locations as well. Spanish speaking volunteers were able to assist at the Scotia and Loleta pantries and translate surveys one-on-one, but there were not enough bilingual volunteers to administer the survey at every site.
It was assumed that literacy might be an obstacle to survey participation, so volunteers asked participants if they wanted it administered orally through one-on-one assistance. For those who chose to fill it in it on their own, volunteers also offered to help if they needed clarification on any of the questions. However, despite both of these measures, it is likely that some respondents struggled with the lengthy survey and may not have accepted the help offered due to stigma around literacy and for other reasons.
Lastly, due to relying on a rotating group of volunteers, the survey may not have been administered as consistently as it could have been if the same individuals were at every pantry site.
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Date:____________________
This survey is completely optional and you are not required to fill this survey out to receive food from the
pantry. This survey is being conducted by the California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University.
The purpose of this survey is to gather information to determine how to improve the services the pantry offers
to the community.
Completion and return of this survey will constitute consent to participate in this survey. Confidentiality will be
maintained because no names will be associated with the survey. Surveys will be coded and the original surveys
will be kept in a locked file cabinet for the duration of the study. If you have any questions please contact
Connie Stewart or Danielle Stubblefield at (707)826-3400.
Your input is greatly appreciated – Thank you!
1. What is your gender?
□ Male □ Female
2. What is your race? Please mark all that apply
□ Hispanic/Latin
□ American Indian or
Alaskan Native
□ Asian
□ Black or African
American
□ Native Hawaiian or
Other Pacific Islander
□ White
□ Decline to state
□ Other:_____________
3. What is your age? _____________________
4. What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please mark one
□ Not a high school graduate
□ High school graduate or equivalent
(GED/High school certificate)
□ Some college (includes AA degree)
□ College graduate
□ Graduate school/post graduate
training
□ Other:
5. What community do you live in? ________________________ Zip code:_______________________
6. I currently receive CalFresh (food stamps) each month.
□ Yes □ No
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7. If not, have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps) in the past year?
□ Yes □ No
8. If you have not applied, please explain why?
Please tell us about your household…
9. Including yourself, how many people in your household are in each age group below?
0-5 years:________ 16-24 years:_______ 66+ years:_____
6-15 years:_______ 25-65 years:_______
10. Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household?
□ Yes □ No [If no, please skip to
question 17]
11. If you answered “YES” to question 10, how many children under the age of 18 are living in your
household?
□ 1 child
□ 2 children
□ 3 children
□ 4 children
□ 5 children
□ 5+ children
□ Not applicable
12. What types of services have the child/children in your household used? Please mark all that apply
□ Free and reduced meals at school
□ WIC
□ Healthy Families
□ Subsidized child care
□ Family Resource Centers or play groups
□ Other:
13. What is your relationship with the child/children in your household?
□ Parent
□ Sister/Brother
□ Aunt/Uncle
□ Grandparent
□ Non-family guardian
□ Other:
14. Are you a single parent?
□ Yes □ No □ Not applicable
15. Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild?
□ Yes □ No □ Not applicable
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16. Additional comments about children in your household.
Please tell us about your connection to the Food Pantry…
17. Which pantry location do you go to most often?
□ Arcata: North Coast
Resource Center
□ Arcata: Arcata
Seniors
□ Blue Lake: Blue
Lake CRC/Mad
river Grange
□ Bridgeville:
Community Center
□ Eureka: Food for
People
□ Eureka: Humboldt Senior
Resource Center
□ Ferndale: Community
Church
□ Fortuna: St. Josephs
□ Garberville: Presbyterian
Church
□ Loleta: Community
Church
□ McKinleyville: Food
Pantry
□ Orick: Community
Resource Center
□ Willow Creek: CRC
Pantry
□ Trinidad: Lions Club
Pantry
□ Scotia: Bread for Life/Rio
Dell CRC
18. How do you usually get to the pantry? Please mark one
□ Walk
□ Bike
□ Public transportation
□ My own vehicle
□ Car pool
□ Other, please specify:
19. Do you have dependable transportation to the pantry? Please mark one
□ Always
□ Often
□ Sometimes
□ Never
20. How long does it usually take you to get to the pantry?
□ 0-14 minutes
□ 15-29 minutes
□ 30-45 minutes
□ 46-60 minutes
□ 61+ minutes
□ Don’t know
21. I receive food from the pantry:
□ Once a week
□ Once a month
□ 6 + times a year
□ 3-5 times a year
□ Once a year
□ Other, please specify:
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22. I am happy with the amount of food I receive from the pantry.
□ Strongly
Agree
□ Agree
□ Neither
Agree Nor
Disagree
□ Disagree
□ Strongly
Disagree
□ Not
sure/Don’t
know
23. I am happy with the quality of food I receive at the pantry.
□ Strongly
Agree
□ Agree
□ Neither
Agree
Nor
Disagree
□ Disagree
□ Strongly
Disagree
□ Not
sure/Don’t
know
24. I can choose healthy food at the pantry.
□ Strongly
Agree
□ Agree
□ Neither
Agree Nor
Disagree
□ Disagree
□ Strongly
Disagree
□ Not applicable
25. The food I receive from the pantry meets my dietary needs and preferences.
□ Strongly
Agree
□ Agree
□ Neither
Agree Nor
Disagree
□ Disagree
□ Strongly
Disagree
□ Not sure/Don’t
know
26. I have access to…Please mark all that apply
□ Stove
□ Refrigerator
□ Freezer
□ Microwave
□ Can opener
□ Hot plate
27. I would like information on the following to be available at the pantry. Please mark all that apply
□ CalFresh (food stamps)
□ Medical or Medicare
□ Childcare
□ Housing
□ Healthy Families
□ WIC
□ Family/Community Resource Center
□ Other? Please explain:
______________________________
28. What other services or activities would help you or your family?
29. Please list three kinds of foods you would like to see more of at the pantry.
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Customer Service
30. The pantry space is clean and inviting.
□ Strongly
Agree
□ Agree
□ Neither Agree
Nor Disagree
□ Disagree
□ Strongly
Disagree
□ Not
sure/Don’t
know
31. I am treated well at the pantry.
□ Strongly
Agree
□ Agree
□ Neither Agree
Nor Disagree
□ Disagree
□ Strongly
Disagree
□ Not
sure/Don’t
know
32. The paperwork and process of receiving food is easy to understand.
□ Strongly
Agree
□ Agree
□ Neither
Agree Nor
Disagree
□ Disagree
□ Strongly
Disagree
□ Not
sure/Don’t
know
33. The pantry has the necessary amount of volunteers to assist me when I need help?
□ Strongly
Agree
□ Agree
□ Neither
Agree Nor
Disagree
□ Disagree
□ Strongly
Disagree
□ Not
sure/Don’t
know
34. Please list two ideas for improving the customer service at the pantry:
Food and Nutrition
35. “In the last 12 months, the food that I bought just didn’t last, and I didn’t have money to get
more.”
□ Often true
□ Sometimes true
□ Never true
□ Don’t know
36. “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t afford to eat healthy meals.”
□ Often true
□ Sometimes true
□ Never true
□ Don’t know
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37. In the last 12 months did you or other adults in your household ever cut the size of your meals or
skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food?
□ Yes □ No □ Don’t know
38. If you answered “YES” to question 37, how often did this happen?
□ Almost every month
□ Some months but not every month
□ Only 1 or 2 months
□ Don’t know
39. In the last 12 months, did you ever eat less than you felt you should because there wasn't enough
money for food?
□ Yes □ No □ Don’t know
40. In the last 12 months, were you ever hungry but didn't eat because there wasn't enough money for
food?
□ Yes □ No □ Don’t know
41. The months when money is tight I sometimes have to choose between food and: (please mark all
that apply)
□ Rent
□ Utilities
□ Medications
□ Phone
□ Transportation
□ Other, please specify:
If Children in the Household . . .
Please answer the following questions if you have a child/children in your household.
42. In the last 12 months, did you ever skip a meal in order to have more food for your child/children?
□ Yes
□ No □ Don’t know/Not
sure
43. In the last 12 months, did your child/children ever skip meals because there wasn't enough money
for food?
□ Yes
□ No
□ Don’t know/Not
sure
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44. “In the last 12 months, I couldn’t feed my child/children a healthy meal, because I couldn’t afford
to.”
□ Often true
□ Sometimes true
□ Never true
□ Don’t know
45. "In the last 12 months, my child/children were not eating enough because I just couldn't afford
enough food.”
□ Often true
□ Sometimes true
□ Never true
□ Don’t know
Health
Please answer the following questions regarding your personal health.
46. In general, how would you say your health is?
□ Excellent
□ Very good
□ Good
□ Fair
□ Poor
□ Not sure/Don’t know
47. Do you or anyone in your household have diabetes?
□ Yes
□ No □ Don’t
know
48. Do you or anyone in your household currently have health insurance?
□ Yes □ No □ Don’t know
49. Do you or anyone in your household know where to go if you have health concerns?
□ Yes
□ No □ Don’t
know
50. Do you feel that you get enough . . .
Exercise?
□ Yes
□ No
□ Don’t
know
Social connections?
□ Yes
□ No □ Don’t
know
Support and encouragement?
□ Yes
□ No □ Don’t
know
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51. Do you feel your child/children get enough…
Exercise?
□ Yes
□ No
□ Don’t
know
Social connections?
□ Yes
□ No □ Don’t
know
Support and encouragement?
□ Yes
□ No □ Don’t
know
52. Is there anything else that you would like to tell us?
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