2022 Knox County Community Food Assessment

The information from this assessment will help the Knox County Local Food Council better serve the community. Please be honest in your responses. The assessment is completely anonymous unless you choose to add your contact information at the end to receive information or be contacted by a

Knox County Food Council representative.

If you are a farmer/producer, please complete all of the questions. If you are not, you will complete questions 1-28, then skip to the end and click submit.
Thank you!

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* 1. What is your Zip Code?

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* 2. How many people live in your household?

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* 3. How many children live in your household?

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* 4. What is the average income for your household?

Less than $15,000

$15,000 - $25,000

$25,000 - $35,000

$35,000 - $45,000

$45,000 - $55,000

$55,000 - $65,000

$65,000 - $75,000

$75,000 - $85,000

$85,000 - $95,000

$95,000 - $105,000

$105,000 or more

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* 5. Please select 1 to 3 places or methods in which you most often access your food.

Grocery store (For example: Kroger, Aldi, Hometown Market)

Convenience store (For example: Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree)

Gas station (For example: Speedway, Bullock's, Town Center Market, Bellstores)

Food pantry

Farmers market (For example: Mount Vernon or Fredericktown Farmers' Market)

Local farm

Community Supported Agriculture or "CSA" (For example: Yellowbird Foodshed, Toad Hill)

I eat most meals outside of the home

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How often do you shop or pick up food?

Every day

Weekly

Once a month

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you primarily get your food within Knox County?

Yes

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* 8. Do you feel like you usually have enough resources to buy the food you want to eat?

Yes

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* 9. Do you (or have you ever) participate in any of the following programs? (Check all that apply)

SNAP

WIC

Produce Perks

Senior Farmers' Market Programs

Food Pantry

Gleaning

Not applicable

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* 10. Would you like to see more programs like this in your community?

Yes

I don't know

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* 11. How do you usually get to the place where you get your food?

Personal vehicle

Ride with a friend/family member/neighbor

Walk

Bike

Public Transportation (Knox Area Transit)

My food is delivered to my home

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* 12. How long does it usually take you to get to the store to get food one way?

Less than 5 minutes

Between 5 and 15 minutes

Between 15 and 30 minutes

More than 30 minutes

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* 13. Does transportation ever make it difficult for you to get the groceries you need?

Never

Almost Never

Sometimes

Almost always

Always

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* 14. If transportation makes it difficult for you to get the groceries, please tell us why. (Select all that apply)

Price of gas is too high

I do not have a car or access to a vehicle

Physical mobility issues make transportation difficult

No access to public transportation (For example: Knox Area Transit)

Transportation is not difficult for me

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* 15. I have had to choose whether to spend money on food or spend money on other necessities like rent or medical bills.

Never

Almost Never

Sometimes

Almost always

Always

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* 16. I have access to and can easily find food that is nutritious and healthy.

Never

Almost Never

Sometimes

Almost always

Always

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* 17. I have enough time to cook for myself/my family.

Never

Almost Never

Sometimes

Almost always

Always

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* 18. Are there any foods you would like to eat or have more of in your household? (Check all that apply)

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Dairy products

Whole grains

Meats and proteins

Other

Not Applicable

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* 19. I can easily find the foods I like to eat in my culture/tradition in Knox County.

Never

Almost Never

Sometimes

Almost always

Always

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* 20. What foods from your culture/tradition would you like to be able to find?

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* 21. Please select 1 to 3 factors that are most important to you when choosing food.

Price

Nutrition

Taste

Location

Local

Organic

Sustainability

Tradition/culture

Appearance

Storage

Convenience

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* 22. Have you heard of the term “locally-grown foods”?

Yes

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* 23. If you answered “Yes,” what does it mean to you?

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* 24. Do you purchase locally-grown foods?

Yes

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* 25. Do you use a community garden?

Yes

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* 26. If you answered “Yes,” Which one?

Arch Park

Community Roots

Faith Lutheran

Fredericktown

Gambier

Centerburg

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 27. Would you be interested in any of the following? (mark all that apply)

Cooking clubs or nutrition classes

Programs that would help you start and maintain a garden

Farmers market coupons

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* 28. Are you a Farmer or Food Producer?

Yes