Food Choices Survey

We want to learn about how families in Maine make food choices. What you share in this survey will remain anonymous. Your name and identity is not tied to your answers in any way. The survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time and feedback.

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* 1. I consent and agree to take part in this survey.

Yes, start the survey.

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* 2. Tell us about your family.

Number of adults (18 years and older) in your household -- including yourself

Number of children (under 18 years) in your household

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* 3. What county do you live in?

Androscoggin (county seat: Auburn)

Aroostook (county seat: Houlton)

Cumberland (county seat: Portland)

Franklin (county seat: Farmington)

Hancock (county seat: Ellsworth)

Kennebec (county seat: Augusta)

Knox (county seat: Rockland)

Lincoln (county seat: Wiscasset)

Oxford (county seat: Paris)

Penobscot (county seat: Bangor)

Piscataquis (county seat: Dover-Foxcroft)

Sagadahoc (county seat: Bath)

Somerset (county seat: Skowhegan)

Waldo (county seat: Belfast)

Washington (county seat: Machias)

York (county seat: Alfred)

Unsure what Maine county I live in

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* 4. Where do you usually get your groceries?

Wholesale club (such as Costco)

Walmart

Convenience store (7-Eleven, Circle K, etc.)

Drug store (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, etc.)

Supermarket or grocery store (Hannaford, Shop N Save, IGA, etc.)

Food pantry

Other (please tell us)

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* 5. What is most important to you when shopping for food? Choose the top three.

Variety: That I can choose from an assortment of food.

Nutrition: That the food is healthy to eat.

Distance: That the food is sold nearby so I can easily get to it.

Low Prices: That I can afford to buy the food.

Environment: That the place is friendly and welcoming.

Other (please tell us)

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* 6. Do you receive WIC benefits?

Yes