HeySurvey survey

Food Insecurity Experience Survey*

Your feedback helps us understand food access in our community.

How often did you worry your food would run out before you got money to buy more in the past 30 days?*

Your answer is important for assessing food security in our area.

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Which of the following best describes your household's ability to afford balanced meals?*

Choose the option that’s closest to your current situation.

We can always afford balanced meals
We sometimes can’t afford balanced meals
We often can’t afford balanced meals
We never have enough for balanced meals

In the past month, did you or anyone in your household skip meals because there wasn’t enough money for food?*

This helps us learn how financial challenges affect meal patterns.

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No
Prefer not to say

If you did skip meals, how many days in the past month did this happen?

Give your best estimate, if applicable.

Which of the following are reasons why it might be difficult for your household to get enough food? (Select all that apply)

Your answer helps identify barriers to food security.

Not enough money
No nearby grocery stores
Lack of transportation
Health or disability issues
Not feeling safe to go out
Other (please specify)

How would you rate your overall access to healthy and affordable food in your neighborhood?*

Think about both physical access and affordability.

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What changes would help improve your household’s food situation?

Your ideas help us support the community better.

What is your preferred way to receive food assistance or support, if needed?

Let us know what works best for you.

Food pantry
Grocery vouchers or gift cards
Meal delivery
Community meals
No assistance needed
Other (please specify)

Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experiences with food access?

Optional. Any detail is helpful, big or small!

Thank you for taking a part in this survey.