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RIC Food & Housing Insecurity Survey

Purpose

This survey is an essential tool for understanding and addressing the challenges that many students face in meeting their basic needs while pursuing higher education. This survey is voluntary and confidential. No identifiable information is required for your participation.
Age:
Gender with which you identify (optional):
Year in college:
Housing status:
At some point during this spring semester, I worried whether my food would run out before I got money to buy more.
At some point during this spring semester, I could not afford to purchase nutritious meals.
At some point during this spring semester, I reduced or skipped meals because there was not enough money for food.
At some point during this spring semester, I utilized a food pantry, SNAP benefits, or any other government assistance for food.
At some point during this spring semester, I prioritized someone else’s (child, pet, spouse, parent, etc.) meal over my own.
At some point during this spring semester, I had to choose between buying food and paying for other expenses (e.g., textbooks, rent, utilities).
At some point during this spring semester, I did not eat for a whole day because there was not enough money for food.
At this time, do you feel financially secure in your housing situation?
During the course of this school year, I had a rent or mortgage increase that made it difficult to pay.
At some point during this spring semester, I did not pay the full amount of rent or mortgage.
At some point during this spring semester, I did not pay the full amount of my utilities (electric, gas, etc.) because I could not afford to.
At some point during this spring semester, I had an account default or go into collections.
At some point during this spring semester, I moved in with people due to financial problems.
At some point during this spring semester, my living situation was overcrowded because of housing instability.
In the last year, I left a household because it felt unsafe.
In the last year, I moved three or more times.
In the last year, I was evicted or at-risk of eviction for non-payment.
In the last year, I was without stable housing for any period of time.
In the last year, I stayed overnight with a relative, friend, "couch surfing" for financial reasons.
In the last year, I stayed overnight in a camper, RV, car, or other vehicle due to financial hardship.
In the last year, I stayed overnight temporarily at a hotel or motel without a permanent home to return to.
In the last year, I stayed overnight in an area not meant for housing (ie. outdoors, abandoned property, etc.).
In the last year, I stayed overnight in a shelter, transitional housing, or an independent living center.
How comfortable do you feel discussing issues related to food and housing insecurity with college administators, faculty, staff, or support services?
I am aware that there is a food pantry for RIC students on the RIC campus (lower level of building #3). Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 10-6pm, 401-456-8831
What additional resources or support would you like to see available for college students experiencing food or housing insecurity?
Optional: If you would like to be entered into a raffle for your completion of this survey, please provide your student ID (this is a secure survey, your ID would only be used to contact you if you won the raffle):
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input is valuable in addressing food and housing insecurity among our students. If you are experiencing food and/or housing insecurity, or would like to receive more information about available resources or support services, please email the Learning for Life (L4L) office at l4linfo@ric.edu, call (401) 456-6320, or visit the Learning for Life office in the lower level of Adams Library, Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:30pm.