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Network Partner Opportunity Assessment

We are committed to emerging from this pandemic together, stronger and better equipped to address hunger in our communities. Please complete this self-assessment to help us understand the strengths of your food program(s), how you would like to improve and grow your services, and how CFBNJ can support you to make those changes.

Your responses will guide CFBNJ’s future grantmaking – including $5.2M budgeted for grants for our network partners this fiscal year – as well as training, capacity building, advocacy, and strategy. And we will share back what we’ve learned with you!

Upon completing this survey, your agency will be entered into a drawing for $1,000 in Acme gift cards for your agency and/or your clients. In early November, we will award 50 agencies that complete the survey. The earlier you complete your survey, the greater your likelihood to win the drawing.

Complete survey within:	Number of drawing entries you will receive:
2 weeks	5
3 weeks	3
More than 3 weeks	1

We estimate this survey will take between 20 and 50 minutes to complete. If you need a break or need to consult with someone about a particular question, you can save the survey and go back to it later (you will be asked to create a login to save your work). You are also able to review and modify your responses once the survey has been submitted. Please complete all the questions - incomplete surveys will not be considered for the drawing.

If you have any questions, please contact cfbnjcares@cfbnj.org.

Thank you for your thoughtful responses and for the time spent on this assessment. We look forward to sharing the results with you!

Basic Information
Tell us about you.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Title*
I lead the organization submitting this self-assessment.I lead the food program(s) but I do not lead the organization submitting this self-assessment.I do not lead the organization or the food program(s) submitting this self-assessment.
Approximately how long have you been with your food program?*
I see myself still working at my food program(s) in 5 years, with MORE responsibility for its operations than I currently have.I see myself still working at my food program(s) in 5 years, at about the SAME level of responsibility as now.I see myself still working at my food program(s) in 5 years, but with LESS responsibility for its operations than I currently have.I do not see myself still working at my food program(s) 5 years from now.
Tell us about your organization.
Agency Name*
Agency Number*
example: A0032
County*
Faith-based/religiousAnti-hungerCommunity assistanceHIV/AIDS ServicesEducation (K-12, higher ed, early ed, etc.)Youth servicesSenior servicesHousing assistanceHealth/Mental healthOther
Food pantrySoup kitchenShelter or residential program (including Group Homes, Rehabs, and Senior Residential Meal Programs)Day care program or camp for childrenSenior pantry or food distribution programSchool pantryAdult day program

Food Pantry Questions

Regarding food pantries, including school pantries
YesNoDon't know
What is the food pantry's annual operating budget?
Include all costs associated with operating the food pantry for a full year.
If the food pantry is part of a larger organization, what is the organization's annual operating budget?
Include the full budget for the entire organization for an entire year. Enter $0 if this is not applicable.
YesNo

Please indicate the number of paid staff below:

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many volunteers or unpaid staff work at the food pantry in a typical month?

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many people did the food pantry serve each month between May and July?

Rows	Number of people served
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021

HouseholdsIndividuals

Please indicate the days and hours when the food pantry is open for distribution.

Rows	Start Time of Distribution	End Time of Distribution	# of Times per Month
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Directions

This section presents a set of statements about operating a food pantry. Please read each statement carefully and select the one that describes your pantry better than the others, even if it is not 100% correct.

We know that pantries have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your pantry today, not before the pandemic.
Food Storage
My pantry does not have enough storage space to store all the dry/shelf-stable food we need for our clients. We do not have access to additional storage space.My pantry has a storage area that is usually large enough to hold our dry/shelf-stable food, although sometimes we must look for other storage.My pantry currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. But if we needed extra space for more dry/shelf-stable food, we would not be able to find it.My pantry currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food, with space to expand if needed.My pantry has more than enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. We don’t often use all the space we have for dry/shelf-stable food.
My pantry currently does not have a reliable, working refrigerator.My pantry has a working refrigerator(s), but we often do not have enough room for the refrigerated items we receive.My pantry has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space for the items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra space for refrigerated items, we would not be able to find it.My pantry has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space to store the items we usually receive, with access to additional refrigeration if needed.My pantry has a working refrigerator(s) with more than enough space to store the items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the refrigerator space we have.
My pantry currently does not have a reliable, working freezer.My pantry has a working freezer(s), but we often do not have enough room for the frozen items we receive.My pantry has a working freezer(s) with enough space for the frozen items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra freezer space, we would not be able to find it.My pantry has a working freezer(s) with enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive, with access to additional freezer space if needed.My pantry has a working freezer(s) with more than enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the freezer space we have.
Staffing
My pantry may have to close due to lack of staff and/or volunteers.My pantry struggles to maintain enough staff and/or volunteers for our food distributions, and it is challenging to find more.My pantry has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our food distribution schedule, but we would have trouble finding more if we needed to.My pantry has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our food distribution schedule, and we would be able to find more if we wanted to expand.My pantry has enough staff and/or volunteers that we often have to say “no” to people who want to volunteer. We do not have trouble finding people to help when we have extra needs.
Staff and volunteers often cannot communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can sometimes communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can often communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers always communicate with clients in a shared language.
Food Distribution
My pantry limits the number of times a client can receive food to once a month.My pantry limits the number of times a client can receive food to twice a month.My pantry limits the number of times a client can receive food to once a week.My pantry does not limit the number of times a client can receive food in a month.
My pantry’s bags/boxes for clients are pre-packed.At my pantry, clients are allowed to add foods to pre-packed bags/boxes.At my pantry, clients indicate their choices on an order form before their bags/boxes are packed for them.At my pantry, clients select from a visual display before their bags/boxes are packed for them.At my pantry, clients shop, supermarket-style, for the food they need.
Transportation
My pantry may have to close due to lack of access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My pantry does not always have reliable access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My pantry can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current distribution schedule, but it would be challenging to pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My pantry can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current distribution schedule, and we could pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My pantry can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current distribution schedule, and we have been able to increase our operations for several years.
Information & Technology
My pantry does not own or have access to computers or tablets.My pantry relies on volunteer(s) for use of computers or tablets for pantry operations. We do not own any of our own.My pantry has a computer or tablet on-site, but it is not connected to the internet.My pantry has a computer or tablet on-site that we use for pantry operations, and it is connected to the internet.My pantry has more than one computer or tablet on site that are connected to the internet. We rely on them for all facets of our work.
My pantry keeps track of clients using a paper-based system (ex: tally sheets, index cards, binders, etc.). We are not able to analyze data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use of the pantry.My pantry keeps a list or spreadsheet of clients using software like Excel or Google Sheets. We can do basic tracking but are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use of the pantry.My pantry has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use the pantry. Only a small number of staff/volunteers are able to use it, and we are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use of the pantry.My pantry has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use the pantry. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use of the pantry.My pantry has a comprehensive case management system to keep track of our clients and how they use our pantry and other services. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use of our services.
Link2FeedOasisPantrySoftPantryTrak/FreshTrakVirtual Case ManagerSocial Solutions - ApricotMinute MenuSalesforceOther
My pantry’s communications with clients occur face-to-face when they visit for services. We do not currently use phone, email, or text to communicate with clients.My pantry’s main communications with clients occur face-to-face when they visit for services. We maintain a phone, text, and/or email list of clients that we use only for emergencies.My pantry’s regular communications with clients occur face-to-face. We also maintain a phone, text, and/or email list of clients that we regularly use to share information.
Other Hunger- and Nutrition-Related Programming
My pantry does not refer clients to other benefits and programs.My pantry keeps flyers and brochures about other benefits and programs that clients can take.My pantry refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies to access other benefits and programs.My pantry offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps).My pantry offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps) and other benefits.
My pantry does not offer educational materials or programs about nutrition.My pantry keeps flyers and brochures about nutrition that clients can take.My pantry refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies for nutrition programs.My pantry offers clients on-site nutrition education programming.My pantry offers clients on-site nutrition education programming that is tailored to the food we distribute and to clients’ dietary needs.
Community Relations
My pantry does not have relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My pantry has very few relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My pantry maintains some relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community, and we try to keep each other informed.My pantry maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we keep each other informed regularly.My pantry maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we are in frequent contact to keep each other informed and coordinate services.
My pantry does not have any relationships with elected officials.My pantry sends letters to elected officials or calls their offices for assistance when needed.My pantry has relationships with elected officials and communicates with them on a regular basis.My pantry's relationships with elected officials are strong. We use these relationships to advocate for what the pantry and our clients need.My pantry has strong relationships with elected officials, and we have trained our staff and volunteers to advocate for food- and non-food programs that affect our clients.
Goals and Budgets
My pantry doesn’t do any formal planning. Decisions are made informally by one or two staff or volunteers.My pantry doesn’t do any formal planning, but we have informal goals and follow unwritten rules. Decisions are made by one or two staff or volunteers, with some discussion.My pantry has done a very small amount of formal planning. We know what our goals are and how we are going to achieve them. We also know what our budget is. But we have put only some of these things on paper. Staff and volunteers are familiar with how we make decisions.My pantry has taken part in formal planning, but it hasn’t done so on a regular basis. My pantry has documents in place regarding goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Monthly financial statements are prepared. We have rules about how we make decisions, and these have been written down.A formal planning process occurs at least once a year and involves participation by staff, volunteers, and/or clients. A written plan includes goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Finances are audited annually by a certified public accountant. Rules governing decision making processes have been written down and are clear to all staff.
My pantry may have to close due to lack of funds.My pantry struggles to raise enough money to sustain current operations, and it is challenging to find more.My pantry has enough funding to maintain our food distribution schedule, but we would have trouble raising more money if we needed to expand our operations.My pantry has enough funding to maintain our food distribution schedule, and we could find the money to expand if we wanted to.My pantry has been able to raise enough funding to maintain and increase our operations for several years.
Directions

This section asks how frequently certain conditions occur at your food pantry. We know that pantries have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your pantry today, not before the pandemic.

How often are the following foods available at your pantry?

Rows	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
Meat and fish
Non-meat proteins (ex: beans, eggs, soy, etc.)
Dairy (ex: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Fresh fruit
Frozen fruit
Canned fruit
Fresh vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Canned vegetables
Bread
Cereal
Grains (including rice)
Desserts/Sweets
100% Fruit Juices
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (ex: soda, fruit punch, lemonade, sports drinks, etc.)

NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
Directions

This section asks about your food pantry’s current priorities. Please read each statement carefully and select the best description of your current pantry’s priorities. We know that pantries have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your pantry today, not before the pandemic.

What are your pantry's current priorities?

Rows	Not currently a priority	Medium priority	A high priority, but we don't currently have the capacity to address it	A high priority, and we are able to address it
Increasing the number of people the pantry can serve
Expanding the pantry's days or hours of operation
Increasing the amount of food we can provide to each person we currently serve
Increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables we can distribute
Increasing the amount of meat we can distribute
Increasing the amount of dairy products we can distribute
Offering food that meets religious dietary restrictions (kosher/halal/vegetarian/vegan)
Offering food that meets health-related dietary restrictions (diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, gluten free, etc.)
Improving our systems for tracking our clients and the services we provide
Recruiting more volunteers
Training volunteers to provide additional services
Finding volunteers with different language skills
Providing our clients with more information about benefits and programs
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for SNAP
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for other benefits and programs
Providing more nutrition information to clients
Providing more nutrition education programming for clients
Making more connections with other community, food, or social service groups
Improving our relationships with other community, food, or social service groups
Strengthening our relationships with elected officials
Providing opportunities for staff, volunteers, or clients to advocate for food and non-food programs

From the list above, what is the highest priority for your pantry?

Soup Kitchen Questions
YesNoDon't know
What is the soup kitchen's annual operating budget?
Include all costs associated with operating the soup kitchen for a full year.
If the soup kitchen is part of a larger organization, what is the organization's annual operating budget?
Include the full budget for the entire organization for an entire year. Enter $0 if this is not applicable.
YesNo

Please indicate the number of paid staff below:

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many volunteers or unpaid staff work at the soup kitchen in a typical month?

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many meals did the soup kitchen serve each month between May and July?

Rows	Number of meals served
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021

Please indicate when the soup kitchen offers meal service.

Rows	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	# of Times per Month
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Directions

This section presents a set of statements about operating a soup kitchen. Please read each statement carefully and select the one that describes your soup kitchen better than the others, even if it is not 100% correct.

We know that all food programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your soup kitchen today, not before the pandemic.
Food Storage
My soup kitchen does not have enough storage space to store all the dry/shelf-stable food we need for our clients. We do not have access to additional storage space.My soup kitchen has a storage area that is usually large enough to hold our dry/shelf-stable food, although sometimes we must look for other storage.My soup kitchen currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. But if we needed extra space for more dry/shelf-stable food, we would not be able to find it.My soup kitchen currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food, with space to expand if needed.My soup kitchen has more than enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. We don’t often use all the space we have for dry/shelf-stable food.
My soup kitchen currently does not have a reliable, working refrigerator.My soup kitchen has a working refrigerator(s), but we often do not have enough room for the refrigerated items we receive.My soup kitchen has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space for the items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra space for refrigerated items, we would not be able to find it.My soup kitchen has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space to store the items we usually receive, with access to additional refrigeration if needed.My soup kitchen has a working refrigerator(s) with more than enough space to store the items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the refrigerator space we have.
My soup kitchen currently does not have a reliable, working freezer.My soup kitchen has a working freezer(s), but we often do not have enough room for the frozen items we receive.My soup kitchen has a working freezer(s) with enough space for the frozen items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra freezer space, we would not be able to find it.My soup kitchen has a working freezer(s) with enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive, with access to additional freezer space if needed.My soup kitchen has a working freezer(s) with more than enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the freezer space we have.
Staffing
My soup kitchen may have to close due to lack of staff and/or volunteers.My soup kitchen struggles to maintain enough staff and/or volunteers for our meal service, and it is challenging to find more.My soup kitchen has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our meal service schedule, but we would have trouble finding more if we needed to.My soup kitchen has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our meal service schedule, and we would be able to find more if we wanted to expand.My soup kitchen has enough staff and/or volunteers that we often have to say “no” to people who want to volunteer. We do not have trouble finding people to help when we have extra needs.
Staff and volunteers often cannot communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can sometimes communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can often communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers always communicate with clients in a shared language.
Furniture and Equipment
My soup kitchen does not have a stovetop or oven.My soup kitchen has a stovetop or oven, but it is in need of repair.My soup kitchen has both a stovetop and oven, and they are in good repair.My soup kitchen’s stovetop and oven are relatively new and meet our needs.My soup kitchen’s stovetop and oven work great, and more than meet our needs.
My soup kitchen does not have enough tables and chairs for our clients.My soup kitchen has enough tables and chairs for our clients, but they are not all in good condition.My soup kitchen has enough tables and chairs for our clients, and they are in good condition.My soup kitchen has more than enough tables and chairs for our clients.My soup kitchen has more than enough tables and chairs for clients, and a budget to purchase more if needed.
Transportation
My soup kitchen may have to close due to lack of access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My soup kitchen does not always have reliable access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My soup kitchen can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, but it would be challenging to pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My soup kitchen can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, and we could pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My soup kitchen can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, and we have been able to increase our operations for several years.
Information & Technology
My soup kitchen does not own or have access to computers or tablets.My soup kitchen relies on volunteer(s) for use of computers or tablets for our operations. We do not own any of our own.My soup kitchen has a computer or tablet on-site, but it is not connected to the internet.My soup kitchen has a computer or tablet on-site that we use for our operations, and it is connected to the internet.My soup kitchen has more than one computer or tablet on site that are connected to the internet. We rely on them for all facets of our work.
My soup kitchen keeps track of clients using a paper-based system (ex: tally sheets, index cards, binders, etc.). We are not able to analyze data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use of the soup kitchen.My soup kitchen keeps a list or spreadsheet of clients using software like Excel or Google Sheets. We can do basic tracking but are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use of the soup kitchen.My soup kitchen has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use the soup kitchen. Only a small number of staff/volunteers are able to use it, and we are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My soup kitchen has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use the soup kitchen. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My soup kitchen has a comprehensive case management system to keep track of our clients and how they use our soup kitchen and other services. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use of our services.
Link2FeedOasisPantrySoftPantryTrak/FreshTrakVirtual Case ManagerSocial Solutions - ApricotMinute MenuSalesforceOther
My soup kitchen's communications with clients occur face-to-face when they visit for services. We do not currently use phone, email, or text to communicate with clients.My soup kitchen's main communications with clients occur face-to-face when they visit for services. We maintain a phone, text, and/or email list of clients that we use only for emergencies.My soup kitchen's regular communications with clients occur face-to-face. We also maintain a phone, text, and/or email list of clients that we regularly use to share information.
Other Hunger- and Nutrition-Related Programming
My soup kitchen does not refer clients to other benefits and programs.My soup kitchen keeps flyers and brochures about other benefits and programs that clients can take.My soup kitchen refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies to access other benefits and programs.My soup kitchen offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps).My soup kitchen offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps) and other benefits.
My soup kitchen does not offer educational materials or programs about nutrition.My soup kitchen keeps flyers and brochures about nutrition that clients can take.My soup kitchen refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies for nutrition programs.My soup kitchen offers clients on-site nutrition education programming.My soup kitchen offers clients on-site nutrition education programming that is tailored to the food we serve and to clients’ dietary needs.
Community Relations
My soup kitchen does not have relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My soup kitchen has very few relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My soup kitchen maintains some relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community, and we try to keep each other informed.My soup kitchen maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we keep each other informed regularly.My soup kitchen maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we are in frequent contact to keep each other informed and coordinate services.
My soup kitchen does not have any relationships with elected officials.My soup kitchen sends letters to elected officials or calls their offices for assistance when needed.My soup kitchen has relationships with elected officials and communicates with them on a regular basis.My soup kitchen's relationships with elected officials are strong. We use these relationships to advocate for what the soup kitchen and our clients need.My soup kitchen has strong relationships with elected officials, and we have trained our staff and volunteers to advocate for food- and non-food programs that affect our clients.
Goals and Budgets
My soup kitchen doesn’t do any formal planning. Decisions are made informally by one or two staff or volunteers.My soup kitchen doesn’t do any formal planning, but we have informal goals and follow unwritten rules. Decisions are made by one or two staff or volunteers, with some discussion.My soup kitchen has done a very small amount of formal planning. We know what our goals are and how we are going to achieve them. We also know what our budget is. But we have put only some of these things on paper. Staff and volunteers are familiar with how we make decisions.My soup kitchen has taken part in formal planning, but it hasn’t done so on a regular basis. My soup kitchen has documents in place regarding goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Monthly financial statements are prepared. We have rules about how we make decisions, and these have been written down.My soup kitchen has a formal planning process that occurs at least once a year and involves participation by staff, volunteers, and/or clients. A written plan includes goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Finances are audited annually by a certified public accountant. Rules governing decision making processes have been written down and are clear to all staff.
My soup kitchen may have to close due to lack of funds.My soup kitchen struggles to raise enough money to sustain current operations, and it is challenging to find more.My soup kitchen has enough funding to maintain our meal schedule, but we would have trouble raising more money if we needed to expand our operations.My soup kitchen has enough funding to maintain our meal schedule, and we could find the money to expand if we wanted to.My soup kitchen has been able to raise enough funding to maintain and increase our operations for several years.
Directions

This section asks how frequently certain conditions occur at your soup kitchen. We know that soup kitchens have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your soup kitchen today, not before the pandemic.

How often do your soup kitchen's meals include the following foods?

Rows	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
Meat and fish
Non-meat proteins (ex: beans, eggs, soy, etc.)
Dairy (ex: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Fresh fruit
Frozen fruit
Canned fruit
Fresh vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Canned vegetables
Bread
Cereal
Grains (including rice)
Desserts/Sweets
100% Fruit Juices
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (ex: soda, fruit punch, lemonade, sports drinks, etc.)

NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
Directions

This section asks about your soup kitchen’s current priorities. Please read each statement carefully and select the best description of your current priorities. We know that soup kitchen have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your soup kitchen today, not before the pandemic.

What are your soup kitchen's current priorities?

Rows	Not currently a priority	Medium priority	A high priority, but we don't currently have the capacity to address it	A high priority, and we are able to address it
Increasing the number of people the soup kitchen can serve
Expanding the soup kitchen's days or hours of operation
Increasing the amount of food in the meals we currently serve
Increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables in our meals
Increasing the amount of meat in our meals
Increasing the amount of dairy in our meals
Offering meals that meet religious dietary restrictions (kosher/halal/vegetarian/vegan)
Offering meals that meet health-related dietary restrictions (diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, gluten free, etc.)
Improving our systems for tracking our clients and the services we provide
Recruiting more volunteers
Training volunteers to provide additional services
Finding volunteers with different language skills
Providing our clients with more information about benefits and programs
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for SNAP
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for other benefits and programs
Providing more nutrition information to clients
Providing more nutrition education programming for clients
Making more connections with other community, food, or social service groups
Improving our relationships with other community, food, or social service groups
Strengthening our relationships with elected officials
Providing opportunities for staff, volunteers, or clients to advocate for food and non-food programs

From the list above, what is the highest priority for your soup kitchen?

Residential Program Questions

Regarding the Meal Programs at Shelters, Group Homes, and other Residential Programs
YesNoDon't know
What is the annual operating budget for the meal program in your residential site?
Include all costs associated with operating the meal program for a full year.
If the meal program is part of a larger organization, what is the organization's annual operating budget?
Include the full budget for the entire organization for an entire year. Enter $0 if this is not applicable.
YesNo

Please indicate the number of paid staff below:

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many volunteers or unpaid staff work at the meal program in a typical month?

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many meals did the residential program serve each month between May and July?

Rows	Number of meals served
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021

Please indicate when your site offers meal service.

Rows	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	# of Times per Month
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Directions

This section presents a set of statements about operating a meal program in a residential site, like a shelter, group home, rehab program, etc. Please read each statement carefully and select the one that describes your meal program better than the others, even if it is not 100% correct.

We know that all food programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your site's meal program today, not before the pandemic.
Food Storage
My residential program does not have enough storage space to store all the dry/shelf-stable food we need for our clients. We do not have access to additional storage space.My residential program has a storage area that is usually large enough to hold our dry/shelf-stable food, although sometimes we must look for other storage.My residential program currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. But if we needed extra space for more dry/shelf-stable food, we would not be able to find it.My residential program currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food, with space to expand if needed.My residential program has more than enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. We don’t often use all the space we have for dry/shelf-stable food.
My residential program currently does not have a reliable, working refrigerator.My residential program has a working refrigerator(s), but we often do not have enough room for the refrigerated items we receive.My residential program has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space for the items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra space for refrigerated items, we would not be able to find it.My residential program has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space to store the items we usually receive, with access to additional refrigeration if needed.My residential program has a working refrigerator(s) with more than enough space to store the items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the refrigerator space we have.
My residential program currently does not have a reliable, working freezer.My residential program has a working freezer(s), but we often do not have enough room for the frozen items we receive.My residential program has a working freezer(s) with enough space for the frozen items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra freezer space, we would not be able to find it.My residential program has a working freezer(s) with enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive, with access to additional freezer space if needed.My residential program has a working freezer(s) with more than enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the freezer space we have.
Staffing
My residential program may have to close due to lack of staff and/or volunteers.My residential program struggles to maintain enough staff and/or volunteers for our meal service, and it is challenging to find more.My residential program has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our meal service schedule, but we would have trouble finding more if we needed to.My residential program has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our meal service schedule, and we would be able to find more if we wanted to expand.My residential program has enough staff and/or volunteers that we often have to say “no” to people who want to volunteer. We do not have trouble finding people to help when we have extra needs.
Staff and volunteers often cannot communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can sometimes communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can often communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers always communicate with clients in a shared language.
Furniture and Equipment
My residential program does not have a stovetop or oven.My residential program has a stovetop or oven, but it is in need of repair.My residential program has both a stovetop and oven, and they are in good repair.My residential program’s stovetop and oven are relatively new and meet our needs.My residential program’s stovetop and oven work great, and more than meet our needs.
My residential program does not have enough tables and chairs for our meal service.My residential program has enough tables and chairs for our meal service, but they are not all in good condition.My residential program has enough tables and chairs for our meal service, and they are in good condition.My residential program has more than enough tables and chairs for our meal service.My residential program has more than enough tables and chairs for meal service, and a budget to purchase more if needed.
Transportation
My residential program may have to close due to lack of access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My residential program does not always have reliable access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My residential program can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, but it would be challenging to pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My residential program can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, and we could pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My residential program can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, and we have been able to increase our operations for several years.
Information & Technology
My residential program does not own or have access to computers or tablets.My residential program relies on volunteer(s) for use of computers or tablets for our operations. We do not own any of our own.My residential program has a computer or tablet on-site, but it is not connected to the internet.My residential program has a computer or tablet on-site that we use for our operations, and it is connected to the internet.My residential program has more than one computer or tablet on site that are connected to the internet. We rely on them for all facets of our work.
My residential program keeps track of clients using a paper-based system (ex: tally sheets, index cards, binders, etc.). We are not able to analyze data to identify patterns or trends in our clients' use of our services.My residential program keeps a list or spreadsheet of clients using software like Excel or Google Sheets. We can do basic tracking but are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use of our services.My residential program has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use our services. Only a small number of staff/volunteers are able to use it, and we are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My residential program has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use our services. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My residential program has a comprehensive case management system to keep track of our clients and how they use our services. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use of our services.
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Other Hunger- and Nutrition-Related Programming
My residential program does not refer clients to other benefits and programs.My residential program keeps flyers and brochures about other benefits and programs that clients can take.My residential program refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies to access other benefits and programs.My residential program offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps).My residential program offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps) and other benefits.
My residential program does not offer educational materials or programs about nutrition.My residential program keeps flyers and brochures about nutrition that clients can take.My residential program refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies for nutrition programs.My residential program offers clients on-site nutrition education programming.My residential program offers clients on-site nutrition education programming that is tailored to the food we serve and to clients’ dietary needs.
Community Relations
My residential program does not have relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My residential program has very few relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My residential program maintains some relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community, and we try to keep each other informed.My residential program maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we keep each other informed regularly.My residential program maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we are in frequent contact to keep each other informed and coordinate services.
My residential program does not have any relationships with elected officials.My residential program sends letters to elected officials or calls their offices for assistance when needed.My residential program has relationships with elected officials and communicates with them on a regular basis.My residential program's relationships with elected officials are strong. We use these relationships to advocate for what our site and our clients need.My residential program has strong relationships with elected officials, and we have trained our staff and volunteers to advocate for food- and non-food programs that affect our clients.
Goals and Budgets
My residential program doesn’t do any formal planning. Decisions are made informally by one or two staff or volunteers.My residential program doesn’t do any formal planning, but we have informal goals and follow unwritten rules. Decisions are made by one or two staff or volunteers, with some discussion.My residential program has done a very small amount of formal planning. We know what our goals are and how we are going to achieve them. We also know what our budget is. But we have put only some of these things on paper. Staff and volunteers are familiar with how we make decisions.My residential program has taken part in formal planning, but it hasn’t done so on a regular basis. We have documents in place regarding goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Monthly financial statements are prepared. We have rules about how we make decisions, and these have been written down.My residential program has a formal planning process that occurs at least once a year and involves participation by staff, volunteers, and/or clients. A written plan includes goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Finances are audited annually by a certified public accountant. Rules governing decision making processes have been written down and are clear to all staff.
My residential program may have to close due to lack of funds.My residential program struggles to raise enough money to sustain current operations, and it is challenging to find more.My residential program has enough funding to maintain our meal schedule, but we would have trouble raising more money if we needed to expand our operations.My residential program has enough funding to maintain our meal schedule, and we could find the money to expand if we wanted to.My residential program has been able to raise enough funding to maintain and increase our operations for several years.
Directions

This section asks how frequently certain conditions occur at your shelter or residential program site. We know that residential programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.

How often do your residential program's meals include the following foods?

Rows	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
Meat and fish
Non-meat proteins (ex: beans, eggs, soy, etc.)
Dairy (ex: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Fresh fruit
Frozen fruit
Canned fruit
Fresh vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Canned vegetables
Bread
Cereal
Grains (including rice)
Desserts/Sweets
100% Fruit Juices
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (ex: soda, fruit punch, lemonade, sports drinks, etc.)

NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
Directions

This section asks about your residential site's current priorities. Please read each statement carefully and select the best description of your current priorities. We know that shelters and residential programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.

What are your residential program's current priorities?

Rows	Not currently a priority	Medium priority	A high priority, but we don't currently have the capacity to address it	A high priority, and we are able to address it
Increasing the number of people we can feed
Expanding the days or hours of operation of our meal service
Increasing the amount of food in the meals we currently serve
Increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables in our meals
Increasing the amount of meat in our meals
Increasing the amount of dairy in our meals
Offering meals that meet religious dietary restrictions (kosher/halal/vegetarian/vegan)
Offering meals that meet health-related dietary restrictions (diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, gluten free, etc.)
Improving our systems for tracking our clients and the services we provide
Recruiting more volunteers
Training volunteers to provide additional services
Finding volunteers with different language skills
Providing our clients with more information about benefits and programs
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for SNAP
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for other benefits and programs
Providing more nutrition information to clients
Providing more nutrition education programming for clients
Making more connections with other community, food, or social service groups
Improving our relationships with other community, food, or social service groups
Strengthening our relationships with elected officials
Providing opportunities for staff, volunteers, or clients to advocate for food and non-food programs

From the list above, what is the highest priority for your residential site?

Day Care and Camp Program Questions

Regarding the meal programs at day cares and camps for children
What is the annual operating budget for the day care or camp?
Include all costs associated with operating the day care or camp for a full year.
If the day care or camp is part of a larger organization, what is the organization's annual operating budget?
Include the full budget for the entire organization for an entire year. Enter $0 if this is not applicable.
YesNo

Please indicate the number of paid staff below:

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many volunteers or unpaid staff work at the day care or camp in a typical month?

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many meals did the day care or camp serve each month between May and July?

Rows	Number of meals served
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021

Please indicate when your site offers meals.

Rows	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	# of Times per Month
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Directions

This section presents a set of statements about distributing meals at a day care or camp. Please read each statement carefully and select the one that describes your situation better than the others, even if it is not 100% correct.

We know that all food programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.
Food Storage
My day care or camp does not have enough storage space to store all the dry/shelf-stable food we need for our children. We do not have access to additional storage space.My day care or camp has a storage area that is usually large enough to hold our dry/shelf-stable food, although sometimes we must look for other storage.My day care or camp currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. But if we needed extra space for more dry/shelf-stable food, we would not be able to find it.My day care or camp currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food, with space to expand if needed.My day care or camp has more than enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. We don’t often use all the space we have for dry/shelf-stable food.
My day care or camp currently does not have a reliable, working refrigerator.My day care or camp has a working refrigerator(s), but we often do not have enough room for the refrigerated items we receive.My day care or camp has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space for the items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra space for refrigerated items, we would not be able to find it.My day care or camp has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space to store the items we usually receive, with access to additional refrigeration if needed.My day care or camp has a working refrigerator(s) with more than enough space to store the items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the refrigerator space we have.
My day care or camp currently does not have a reliable, working freezer.My day care or camp has a working freezer(s), but we often do not have enough room for the frozen items we receive.My day care or camp has a working freezer(s) with enough space for the frozen items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra freezer space, we would not be able to find it.My day care or camp has a working freezer(s) with enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive, with access to additional freezer space if needed.My day care or camp has a working freezer(s) with more than enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the freezer space we have.
Staffing
My day care or camp may have to close due to lack of staff and/or volunteers.My day care or camp struggles to maintain enough staff and/or volunteers for our meal schedule, and it is challenging to find more.My day care or camp has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our meal schedule, but we would have trouble finding more if we needed to.My day care or camp has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our meal schedule, and we would be able to find more if we wanted to expand.My day care or camp has enough staff and/or volunteers that we often have to say “no” to people who want to volunteer. We do not have trouble finding people to help when we have extra needs.
Staff and volunteers often cannot communicate with our children and families in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can sometimes communicate with our children and families in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can often communicate with our children and families in a shared language.Staff and volunteers always communicate with our children and families in a shared language.
Furniture and Equipment
My day care or camp does not have a stovetop or oven.My day care or camp has a stovetop or oven, but it is in need of repair.My day care or camp has both a stovetop and oven, and they are in good repair.My day care or camp’s stovetop and oven are relatively new and meet our needs.My day care or camp’s stovetop and oven work great, and more than meet our needs.
My day care or camp does not have enough tables and chairs for our meal service.My day care or camp has enough tables and chairs for our meal service, but they are not all in good condition.My day care or camp has enough tables and chairs for our meal service, and they are in good condition.My day care or camp has more than enough tables and chairs for our meal service.My day care or camp has more than enough tables and chairs for meal service, and a budget to purchase more if needed.
Transportation
My day care or camp may have to close due to lack of access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My day care or camp does not always have reliable access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My day care or camp can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, but it would be challenging to pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My day care or camp can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, and we could pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My day care or camp can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, and we have been able to increase our operations for several years.
Information & Technology
My day care or camp does not own or have access to computers or tablets.My day care or camp relies on volunteer(s) for use of computers or tablets for our operations. We do not own any of our own.My day care or camp has a computer or tablet on-site, but it is not connected to the internet.My day care or camp has a computer or tablet on-site that we use for our operations, and it is connected to the internet.My day care or camp has more than one computer or tablet on site that are connected to the internet. We rely on them for all facets of our work.
My day care or camp keeps track of participants using a paper-based system (ex: tally sheets, index cards, binders, etc.). We are not able to analyze data to identify patterns or trends in the use of our services.My day care or camp keeps a list or spreadsheet of participants using software like Excel or Google Sheets. We can do basic tracking but are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in the use of our services.My day care or camp has a computerized system to keep track of our participants and how often they use our services. Only a small number of staff/volunteers are able to use it, and we are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in the use of our services.My day care or camp has a computerized system to keep track of our participants and how often they use our services. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in the use of our services.My day care or camp has a comprehensive case management system to keep track of our participants and how they use our services. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in the use of our services.
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Other Hunger- and Nutrition-Related Programming
My day care or camp does not refer participants to other benefits and programs.My day care or camp keeps flyers and brochures about other benefits and programs that participants can take.My day care or camp refers participants to other non-profits or government agencies to access other benefits and programs.My day care or camp offers participants pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps).My day care or camp offers participants pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps) and other benefits.
My day care or camp does not offer educational materials or programs about nutrition.My day care or camp keeps flyers and brochures about nutrition that participants can take.My day care or camp refers participants to other non-profits or government agencies for nutrition programs.My day care or camp offers participants on-site nutrition education programming.My day care or camp offers participants on-site nutrition education programming that is tailored to the food we serve and to their dietary needs.
Community Relations
My day care or camp does not have relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My day care or camp has very few relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My day care or camp maintains some relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community, and we try to keep each other informed.My day care or camp maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we keep each other informed regularly.My day care or camp maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we are in frequent contact to keep each other informed and coordinate services.
My day care or camp does not have any relationships with elected officials.My day care or camp sends letters to elected officials or calls their offices for assistance when needed.My day care or camp has relationships with elected officials and communicates with them on a regular basis.My day care or camp's relationships with elected officials are strong. We use these relationships to advocate for what our site and our participants need.My day care or camp has strong relationships with elected officials, and we have trained our staff and volunteers to advocate for food- and non-food programs that affect our participants.
Goals and Budgets
My day care or camp doesn’t do any formal planning. Decisions are made informally by one or two staff or volunteers.My day care or camp doesn’t do any formal planning, but we have informal goals and follow unwritten rules. Decisions are made by one or two staff or volunteers, with some discussion.My day care or camp has done a very small amount of formal planning. We know what our goals are and how we are going to achieve them. We also know what our budget is. But we have put only some of these things on paper. Staff and volunteers are familiar with how we make decisions.My day care or camp has taken part in formal planning, but it hasn’t done so on a regular basis. We have documents in place regarding goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Monthly financial statements are prepared. We have rules about how we make decisions, and these have been written down.My day care or camp has a formal planning process that occurs at least once a year and involves participation by staff, volunteers, and/or participants. A written plan includes goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Finances are audited annually by a certified public accountant. Rules governing decision making processes have been written down and are clear to all staff.
My day care or camp may have to close due to lack of funds.My day care or camp struggles to raise enough money to sustain current operations, and it is challenging to find more.My day care or camp has enough funding to maintain our current operations, but we would have trouble raising more money if we needed to expand.My day care or camp has enough funding to maintain our operations, and we could find the money to expand if we wanted to.My day care or camp has been able to raise enough funding to maintain and increase our operations for several years.
Directions

This section asks how frequently certain conditions occur at your day care or camp. We know that many programs have had to make changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.

How often do your day care or camp's meals include the following foods?

Rows	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
Meat and fish
Non-meat proteins (ex: beans, eggs, soy, etc.)
Dairy (ex: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Fresh fruit
Frozen fruit
Canned fruit
Fresh vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Canned vegetables
Bread
Cereal
Grains (including rice)
Desserts/Sweets
100% Fruit Juices
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (ex: soda, fruit punch, lemonade, sports drinks, etc.)

NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
Directions

This section asks about your day care or camp's current priorities. Please read each statement carefully and select the best description of your current priorities. We know that many programs have had to make changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.

What are your day care or camp's current priorities?

Rows	Not currently a priority	Medium priority	A high priority, but we don't currently have the capacity to address it	A high priority, and we are able to address it
Increasing the number of participants
Expanding the days or hours of operation of our meal service
Increasing the amount of food in the meals we currently serve
Increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables in our meals
Increasing the amount of meat in our meals
Increasing the amount of dairy in our meals
Offering meals that meet religious dietary restrictions (kosher/halal/vegetarian/vegan)
Offering meals that meet health-related dietary restrictions (diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, gluten free, etc.)
Improving our systems for tracking our participants and the services we provide
Recruiting more volunteers
Training volunteers to provide additional services
Finding volunteers with different language skills
Providing our participants with more information about benefits and programs
Providing our participants with screening and application assistance for SNAP
Providing our participants with screening and application assistance for other benefits and programs
Providing more nutrition information to participants
Providing more nutrition education programming for participants
Making more connections with other community, food, or social service groups
Improving our relationships with other community, food, or social service groups
Strengthening our relationships with elected officials
Providing opportunities for staff, volunteers, or participants to advocate for food and non-food programs

From the list above, what is the highest priority for your day care or camp?

Senior Food Program Questions

Regarding senior pantries and senior food box distribution programs
What is the senior food program's annual operating budget?
Include all costs associated with operating the food program for a full year.
If the senior food program is part of a larger organization, what is the organization's annual operating budget?
Include the full budget for the entire organization for an entire year. Enter $0 if this is not applicable.
YesNo

Please indicate the number of paid staff below:

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many volunteers or unpaid staff work at the senior food program in a typical month?

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many people did the senior food program serve each month between May and July?

Rows	Number of people served
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021

HouseholdsIndividuals

Please indicate the days and hours when the senior food program is open for distribution.

Rows	Start Time of Distribution	End Time of Distribution	# of Times per Month
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Directions

This section presents a set of statements about operating a senior pantry or senior food box distribution program. Please read each statement carefully and select the one that describes your situation better than the others, even if it is not 100% correct.

We know that food programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.
Food Storage
My senior food program does not have enough storage space to store all the dry/shelf-stable food we need for our clients. We do not have access to additional storage space.My senior food program has a storage area that is usually large enough to hold our dry/shelf-stable food, although sometimes we must look for other storage.My senior food program currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. But if we needed extra space for more dry/shelf-stable food, we would not be able to find it.My senior food program currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food, with space to expand if needed.My senior food program has more than enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. We don’t often use all the space we have for dry/shelf-stable food.
My senior food program currently does not have a reliable, working refrigerator.My senior food program has a working refrigerator(s), but we often do not have enough room for the refrigerated items we receive.My senior food program has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space for the items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra space for refrigerated items, we would not be able to find it.My senior food program has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space to store the items we usually receive, with access to additional refrigeration if needed.My senior food program has a working refrigerator(s) with more than enough space to store the items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the refrigerator space we have.
My senior food program currently does not have a reliable, working freezer.My senior food program has a working freezer(s), but we often do not have enough room for the frozen items we receive.My senior food program has a working freezer(s) with enough space for the frozen items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra freezer space, we would not be able to find it.My senior food program has a working freezer(s) with enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive, with access to additional freezer space if needed.My senior food program has a working freezer(s) with more than enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the freezer space we have.
Staffing
My senior food program may have to close due to lack of staff and/or volunteers.My senior food program struggles to maintain enough staff and/or volunteers for our food distributions, and it is challenging to find more.My senior food program has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our food distribution schedule, but we would have trouble finding more if we needed to.My senior food program has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our food distribution schedule, and we would be able to find more if we wanted to expand.My senior food program has enough staff and/or volunteers that we often have to say “no” to people who want to volunteer. We do not have trouble finding people to help when we have extra needs.
Staff and volunteers often cannot communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can sometimes communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can often communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers always communicate with clients in a shared language.
Food Distribution
My senior food program limits the number of times a client can receive food to once a month.My senior food program limits the number of times a client can receive food to twice a month.My senior food program limits the number of times a client can receive food to once a week.My senior food program does not limit the number of times a client can receive food in a month.
My senior food program's bags/boxes for clients are pre-packed.At my senior food program, clients are allowed to add foods to pre-packed bags/boxes.At my senior food program, clients indicate their choices on an order form before their bags/boxes are packed for them.At my senior food program, clients select from a visual display before their bags/boxes are packed for them.At my senior food program, clients shop, supermarket-style, for the food they need.
Transportation
My senior food program may have to close due to lack of access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My senior food program does not always have reliable access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My senior food program can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current distribution schedule, but it would be challenging to pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My senior food program can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current distribution schedule, and we could pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My senior food program can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current distribution schedule, and we have been able to increase our operations for several years.
Information & Technology
My senior food program does not own or have access to computers or tablets.My senior food program relies on volunteer(s) for use of computers or tablets for pantry operations. We do not own any of our own.My senior food program has a computer or tablet on-site, but it is not connected to the internet.My senior food program has a computer or tablet on-site that we use for our operations, and it is connected to the internet.My senior food program has more than one computer or tablet on site that are connected to the internet. We rely on them for all facets of our work.
My senior food program keeps track of clients using a paper-based system (ex: tally sheets, index cards, binders, etc.). We are not able to analyze data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My senior food program keeps a list or spreadsheet of clients using software like Excel or Google Sheets. We can do basic tracking but are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My senior food program has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use the food program. Only a small number of staff/volunteers are able to use it, and we are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My senior food program has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use the food program. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My senior food program has a comprehensive case management system to keep track of our clients and how they use our food program and other services. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use of our services.
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My senior food program's communications with clients occur face-to-face when they visit for services. We do not currently use phone, email, or text to communicate with clients.My senior food program's main communications with clients occur face-to-face when they visit for services. We maintain a phone, text, and/or email list of clients that we use only for emergencies.My senior food program's regular communications with clients occur face-to-face. We also maintain a phone, text, and/or email list of clients that we regularly use to share information.
Other Hunger- and Nutrition-Related Programming
My senior food program does not refer clients to other benefits and programs.My senior food program keeps flyers and brochures about other benefits and programs that clients can take.My senior food program refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies to access other benefits and programs.My senior food program offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps).My senior food program offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps) and other benefits.
My senior food program does not offer educational materials or programs about nutrition.My senior food program keeps flyers and brochures about nutrition that clients can take.My senior food program refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies for nutrition programs.My senior food program offers clients on-site nutrition education programming.My senior food program offers clients on-site nutrition education programming that is tailored to the food we distribute and to clients’ dietary needs.
Community Relations
My senior food program does not have relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My senior food program has very few relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My senior food program maintains some relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community, and we try to keep each other informed.My senior food program maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we keep each other informed regularly.My senior food program maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we are in frequent contact to keep each other informed and coordinate services.
My senior food program does not have any relationships with elected officials.My senior food program sends letters to elected officials or calls their offices for assistance when needed.My senior food program has relationships with elected officials and communicates with them on a regular basis.My senior food program's relationships with elected officials are strong. We use these relationships to advocate for what our site and our clients need.My senior food program has strong relationships with elected officials, and we have trained our staff and volunteers to advocate for food- and non-food programs that affect our clients.
Goals and Budgets
My senior food program doesn’t do any formal planning. Decisions are made informally by one or two staff or volunteers.My senior food program doesn’t do any formal planning, but we have informal goals and follow unwritten rules. Decisions are made by one or two staff or volunteers, with some discussion.My senior food program has done a very small amount of formal planning. We know what our goals are and how we are going to achieve them. We also know what our budget is. But we have put only some of these things on paper. Staff and volunteers are familiar with how we make decisions.My senior food program has taken part in formal planning, but it hasn’t done so on a regular basis. We have documents in place regarding goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Monthly financial statements are prepared. We have rules about how we make decisions, and these have been written down.A formal planning process occurs at least once a year and involves participation by staff, volunteers, and/or clients. A written plan includes goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Finances are audited annually by a certified public accountant. Rules governing decision making processes have been written down and are clear to all staff.
My senior food program may have to close due to lack of funds.My senior food program struggles to raise enough money to sustain current operations, and it is challenging to find more.My senior food program has enough funding to maintain our food distribution schedule, but we would have trouble raising more money if we needed to expand our operations.My senior food program has enough funding to maintain our food distribution schedule, and we could find the money to expand if we wanted to.My senior food program has been able to raise enough funding to maintain and increase our operations for several years.
Directions

This section asks how frequently certain conditions occur at your senior pantry or senior food distribution site. We know that food programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.

How often are the following foods available at your senior food program?

Rows	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
Meat and fish
Non-meat proteins (ex: beans, eggs, soy, etc.)
Dairy (ex: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Fresh fruit
Frozen fruit
Canned fruit
Fresh vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Canned vegetables
Bread
Cereal
Grains (including rice)
Desserts/Sweets
100% Fruit Juices
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (ex: soda, fruit punch, lemonade, sports drinks, etc.)

NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
Directions

This section asks about the current priorities of your senior pantry or senior food distribution program. Please read each statement carefully and select the best description of your current priorities. We know that food programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.

What are you senior food program's current priorities?

Rows	Not currently a priority	Medium priority	A high priority, but we don't currently have the capacity to address it	A high priority, and we are able to address it
Increasing the number of seniors we can serve
Expanding our days or hours of operation
Increasing the amount of food we can provide to each person we currently serve
Increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables we can distribute
Increasing the amount of meat we can distribute
Increasing the amount of dairy products we can distribute
Offering food that meets religious dietary restrictions (kosher/halal/vegetarian/vegan)
Offering food that meets health-related dietary restrictions (diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, gluten free, etc.)
Improving our systems for tracking our clients and the services we provide
Recruiting more volunteers
Training volunteers to provide additional services
Finding volunteers with different language skills
Providing our clients with more information about benefits and programs
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for SNAP
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for other benefits and programs
Providing more nutrition information to clients
Providing more nutrition education programming for clients
Making more connections with other community, food, or social service groups
Improving our relationships with other community, food, or social service groups
Strengthening our relationships with elected officials
Providing opportunities for staff, volunteers, or clients to advocate for food and non-food programs

From the list above, what is the highest priority for your senior food program?

Adult Day Program Questions

Including programs for people with disabilities
What is the adult day program's annual operating budget?
Include all costs associated with operating the adult day program for a full year.
If the adult day program is part of a larger organization, what is the organization's annual operating budget?
Include the full budget for the entire organization for an entire year. Enter $0 if this is not applicable.
YesNo

Please indicate the number of paid staff below:

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many volunteers or unpaid staff work at the adult day program in a typical month?

Rows	Number
Full-time
Part-time

How many meals did the adult day program serve each month between May and July?

Rows	Number of meals served
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021

Please indicate when the adult day program offers meal service.

Rows	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	# of Times per Month
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Directions

This section presents a set of statements about operating the meal service at an adult day program. Please read each statement carefully and select the one that describes your situation better than the others, even if it is not 100% correct.

We know that all food programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.
Food Storage
My adult day program does not have enough storage space to store all the dry/shelf-stable food we need for our clients. We do not have access to additional storage space.My adult day program has a storage area that is usually large enough to hold our dry/shelf-stable food, although sometimes we must look for other storage.My adult day program currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. But if we needed extra space for more dry/shelf-stable food, we would not be able to find it.My adult day program currently has just enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food, with space to expand if needed.My adult day program has more than enough storage for dry/shelf-stable food. We don’t often use all the space we have for dry/shelf-stable food.
My adult day program currently does not have a reliable, working refrigerator.My adult day program has a working refrigerator(s), but we often do not have enough room for the refrigerated items we receive.My adult day program has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space for the items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra space for refrigerated items, we would not be able to find it.My adult day program has a working refrigerator(s) with enough space to store the items we usually receive, with access to additional refrigeration if needed.My adult day program has a working refrigerator(s) with more than enough space to store the items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the refrigerator space we have.
My adult day program currently does not have a reliable, working freezer.My adult day program has a working freezer(s), but we often do not have enough room for the frozen items we receive.My adult day program has a working freezer(s) with enough space for the frozen items we usually receive. But if we needed to find extra freezer space, we would not be able to find it.My adult day program has a working freezer(s) with enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive, with access to additional freezer space if needed.My adult day program has a working freezer(s) with more than enough space to store the frozen items we usually receive. We don’t often use all the freezer space we have.
Staffing
My adult day program may have to close due to lack of staff and/or volunteers.My adult day program struggles to maintain enough staff and/or volunteers for our meal service, and it is challenging to find more.My adult day program has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our meal service schedule, but we would have trouble finding more if we needed to.My adult day program has enough staff and/or volunteers to maintain our meal service schedule, and we would be able to find more if we wanted to expand.My adult day program has enough staff and/or volunteers that we often have to say “no” to people who want to volunteer. We do not have trouble finding people to help when we have extra needs.
Staff and volunteers often cannot communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can sometimes communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers can often communicate with clients in a shared language.Staff and volunteers always communicate with clients in a shared language.
Furniture and Equipment
My adult day program does not have a stovetop or oven.My adult day program has a stovetop or oven, but it is in need of repair.My adult day program has both a stovetop and oven, and they are in good repair.My adult day program’s stovetop and oven are relatively new and meet our needs.My adult day program’s stovetop and oven work great, and more than meet our needs.
My adult day program does not have enough tables and chairs for our clients.My adult day program has enough tables and chairs for our clients, but they are not all in good condition.My adult day program has enough tables and chairs for our clients, and they are in good condition.My adult day program has more than enough tables and chairs for our clients.My adult day program has more than enough tables and chairs for clients, and a budget to purchase more if needed.
Transportation
My adult day program may have to close due to lack of access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My adult day program does not always have reliable access to a vehicle to pick up the food we need from the food bank.My adult day program can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, but it would be challenging to pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My adult day program can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, and we could pick up more food if we needed to expand our operations.My adult day program can pick up the food we need from the food bank for our current meal schedule, and we have been able to increase our operations for several years.
Information & Technology
My adult day program does not own or have access to computers or tablets.My adult day program relies on volunteer(s) for use of computers or tablets for our operations. We do not own any of our own.My adult day program has a computer or tablet on-site, but it is not connected to the internet.My adult day program has a computer or tablet on-site that we use for our operations, and it is connected to the internet.My adult day program has more than one computer or tablet on site that are connected to the internet. We rely on them for all facets of our work.
My adult day program keeps track of clients using a paper-based system (ex: tally sheets, index cards, binders, etc.). We are not able to analyze data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use of the program.My adult day program keeps a list or spreadsheet of clients using software like Excel or Google Sheets. We can do basic tracking but are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use of the program.My adult day program has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use the program. Only a small number of staff/volunteers are able to use it, and we are not able to analyze the data for patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My adult day program has a computerized system to keep track of our clients and how often they use the program. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use.My adult day program has a comprehensive case management system to keep track of our clients and how they use our program. It is used consistently by staff/volunteers, and we are able to analyze the data to identify patterns or trends in our clients’ use of our services.
Link2FeedOasisPantrySoftPantryTrak/FreshTrakVirtual Case ManagerSocial Solutions - ApricotMinute MenuSalesforceOther
My adult day program's communications with clients occur face-to-face when they visit for services. We do not currently use phone, email, or text to communicate with clients.My adult day program's main communications with clients occur face-to-face when they visit for services. We maintain a phone, text, and/or email list of clients that we use only for emergencies.My adult day program's regular communications with clients occur face-to-face. We also maintain a phone, text, and/or email list of clients that we regularly use to share information.
Other Hunger- and Nutrition-Related Programming
My adult day program does not refer clients to other benefits and programs.My adult day program keeps flyers and brochures about other benefits and programs that clients can take.My adult day program refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies to access other benefits and programs.My adult day program offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps).My adult day program offers clients pre-screening and/or application assistance for SNAP (food stamps) and other benefits.
My adult day program does not offer educational materials or programs about nutrition.My adult day program keeps flyers and brochures about nutrition that clients can take.My adult day program refers clients to other non-profits or government agencies for nutrition programs.My adult day program offers clients on-site nutrition education programming.My adult day program offers clients on-site nutrition education programming that is tailored to the food we serve and to clients’ dietary needs.
Community Relations
My adult day program does not have relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My adult day program has very few relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community.My adult day program maintains some relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations in our community, and we try to keep each other informed.My adult day program maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we keep each other informed regularly.My adult day program maintains many relationships with other community, food, or social service organizations, and we are in frequent contact to keep each other informed and coordinate services.
My adult day program does not have any relationships with elected officials.My adult day program sends letters to elected officials or calls their offices for assistance when needed.My adult day program has relationships with elected officials and communicates with them on a regular basis.My adult day program's relationships with elected officials are strong. We use these relationships to advocate for what the program and our clients need.My adult day program has strong relationships with elected officials, and we have trained our staff and volunteers to advocate for food- and non-food programs that affect our clients.
Goals and Budgets
My adult day program doesn’t do any formal planning. Decisions are made informally by one or two staff or volunteers.My adult day program doesn’t do any formal planning, but we have informal goals and follow unwritten rules. Decisions are made by one or two staff or volunteers, with some discussion.My adult day program has done a very small amount of formal planning. We know what our goals are and how we are going to achieve them. We also know what our budget is. But we have put only some of these things on paper. Staff and volunteers are familiar with how we make decisions.My adult day program has taken part in formal planning, but it hasn’t done so on a regular basis. We have documents in place regarding goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Monthly financial statements are prepared. We have rules about how we make decisions, and these have been written down.My adult day program has a formal planning process that occurs at least once a year and involves participation by staff, volunteers, and/or clients. A written plan includes goals, objectives, policy, procedures, and budget. Finances are audited annually by a certified public accountant. Rules governing decision making processes have been written down and are clear to all staff.
My adult day program may have to close due to lack of funds.My adult day program struggles to raise enough money to sustain current operations, and it is challenging to find more.My adult day program has enough funding to maintain our meal schedule, but we would have trouble raising more money if we needed to expand our operations.My adult day program has enough funding to maintain our meal schedule, and we could find the money to expand if we wanted to.My adult day program has been able to raise enough funding to maintain and increase our operations for several years.
Directions

This section asks how frequently certain conditions occur at your adult day program. We know that food programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.

How often do your adult day program's meals include the following foods?

Rows	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
Meat and fish
Non-meat proteins (ex: beans, eggs, soy, etc.)
Dairy (ex: milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Fresh fruit
Frozen fruit
Canned fruit
Fresh vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Canned vegetables
Bread
Cereal
Grains (including rice)
Desserts/Sweets
100% Fruit Juices
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (ex: soda, fruit punch, lemonade, sports drinks, etc.)

NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
Directions

This section asks about your adult day program’s current priorities. Please read each statement carefully and select the best description of your current priorities. We know that food programs have had to make a lot of changes since COVID-19; please select the statement that describes your situation today, not before the pandemic.

What are your adult day program's current priorities?

Rows	Not currently a priority	Medium priority	A high priority, but we don't currently have the capacity to address it	A high priority, and we are able to address it
Increasing the number of people the adult day program can serve
Expanding the adult day program's days or hours of meal service
Increasing the amount of food in the meals we currently serve
Increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables in our meals
Increasing the amount of meat in our meals
Increasing the amount of dairy in our meals
Offering meals that meet religious dietary restrictions (kosher/halal/vegetarian/vegan)
Offering meals that meet health-related dietary restrictions (diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, gluten free, etc.)
Improving our systems for tracking our clients and the services we provide
Recruiting more volunteers
Training volunteers to provide additional services
Finding volunteers with different language skills
Providing our clients with more information about benefits and programs
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for SNAP
Providing our clients with screening and application assistance for other benefits and programs
Providing more nutrition information to clients
Providing more nutrition education programming for clients
Making more connections with other community, food, or social service groups
Improving our relationships with other community, food, or social service groups
Strengthening our relationships with elected officials
Providing opportunities for staff, volunteers, or clients to advocate for food and non-food programs

From the list above, what is the highest priority for your adult day program?

Experience with CFBNJ

This section asks about your experience with CFBNJ over the past year.
How likely are you to recommend partnering with CFBNJ to your friends or colleagues, based on your experience with us over the past year?*

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0 is Not at all likely, 10 is Very likely

Please review the list below and indicate your level of satisfaction with CFBNJ's performance over the past year. (Please only check one box in each row.)*

Rows	Very Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Neither Dissatisfied nor Satisfied	Satisfied	Very Satisfied	N/A
Quantity of non-perishable/shelf-stable food
Variety of non-perishable/shelf-stable food
Quality of non-perishable/shelf-stable food
Quantity of fresh fruit and vegetables
Variety of fresh fruit and vegetables
Quality of fresh fruit and vegetables
Quantity of frozen meat/protein
Variety of frozen meat/protein
Quality of frozen meat/protein
Nutritional value of food items
Food ordering process
Accuracy and completeness of orders
Pickups from our distribution center
Food delivered within expected times
Monitoring process
Network investment grant process
Weekly e-newsletter
Courtesy of CFBNJ staff
Responsiveness of CFBNJ staff
Communication by CFBNJ staff

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