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"We need to talk about food"
1 in 4 people in Hyndburn experience food insecurity.
We need your help to understand how we can improve access to affordable, nutritious food for everyone. By answering this short 3 minute survey, you’ll be contributing to solutions that address key issues such as affordability, health, nutrition, and environmental impact. Your input will directly inform Hyndburn's Affordable Food Plan.
All responses are anonymous.
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1.
Have you or a member of your family struggled to afford food in the last month?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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2.
What is your experience with affordable food provision in Hyndburn?
(Required.)
Foodbanks
I use foodbanks regularly
I use foodbanks occasionally
I don't use foodbanks
Community Meals
I attend community meals regularly
I attend community meals occasionally
I don't attend community meals
Social Supermarkets/Food Pantries
I use social supermarkets regularly
I use social supermarkets occasionally
I don't use social supermarkets
Other (please specify)
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3.
What are your top priorities when it comes to your own food choices? (Select up to 3)
(Required.)
Affordability
Nutrition and health
Environmental impact (e.g. food waste, packaging, food miles)
Supporting local producers
Access to culturally appropriate or allergen-friendly foods
Convenience and ease of preparation
Food quality and freshness
Ethical concerns (e.g. animal welfare, fair trade)
Access to organic or plant-based options
Affordable dining or takeaway options
Other (please specify)
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4.
What changes would you like to see in Hyndburn’s approach to food access and provision? (Select up to 3)
(Required.)
Better access to fresh, healthy food
More community food growing projects (e.g., gardens, allotments)
More social supermarkets (discounted food shopping)
Increased availability of culturally appropriate foods
Improved education on cooking and nutrition
Easier access to foodbanks and community meals
Reducing food waste and promoting sustainability
More local food producers involved
Other (please specify)
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5.
Would you or your family be interested in participating in any of the following food-related initiatives in the future? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Social supermarkets (offering discounted food)
Food buying groups (buying in bulk to save money)
Food education and cooking skills workshops
Community gardens or food growing projects
Collective meal sharing or community dining
Sustainable food initiatives (e.g., reducing food waste, composting)
Other (please specify)
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6.
Where do you live? (Select one)
(Required.)
Accrington
Church
Oswaldtwistle
Rishton
Clayton-le-Moors
Great Harwood
Altham & Huncoat
Other within Hyndburn
Other outside Hyndburn
7.
Please share any further thoughts or ideas on how we can improve food access in Hyndburn.
Thank you for joining in the conversation.
For more information, visit
Hyndburn Borough Council's website
where we will post updates and a map of affordable food options in the area.