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Greater Biddeford Area Food Access Survey

Community members and organizations are working together to assess ways to improve food access in Biddeford and surrounding communities. To ensure efforts are addressing areas of highest need, we are looking for additional comment from the Biddeford community. Thank you for your thoughtful responses to the following questions.

For more information regarding this project or survey, contact Kelly Roberts at kelly.roberts@mainehealth.org
1.What do you feel are the biggest challenges to achieving food security in the greater Biddeford area?
Not a problem
Somewhat a problem
A problem
Bigger problem
Extreme problem
I don't know
Limited Food Pantry Hours
Lack of transportation
Limited communication & collaboration between food assistance programs
Stigma associated with accessing assistance (feeling uncomfortable)
Items people need/want are not available
Not enough volunteer capacity at pantries & food assistance programs
Lack of knowledge in areas such as cooking skills, recipes, food preparation, etc.
Food assistance programs are too restrictive
Food assistance programs do not provide enough food
Lack of fresh fruits and vegetable at food assistance programs
2.What food assistance programs have been most helpful to you and/or others you know? (optional)
3.In an ideal world, what could be done to improve access to food assistance in the Biddeford community? (optional)