Baltimore Grocery Access Survey
Answer a few questions about where you shop and what fresh food you need—takes about 5 minutes.
About you
Consent to participate
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I am 18 or older and agree to take part
Home ZIP code (enter 5 digits)
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Nearest cross streets or neighborhood (Helps us map distance more precisely. Leave blank if you prefer.)
Where do you live?
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Elsewhere
How many people live in your household?
1
2
3
4
5
6 or more
Where you shop
Where do you buy most of your groceries?
Supermarket (Giant, Safeway, ShopRite, Shoppers, Food Depot, Harris Teeter, Whole Foods)
Discount grocer (ALDI, Lidl, Save-A-Lot)
Walmart, Target, Costco or BJ's
Corner store or convenience store
Dollar store
Farmers' market
Online delivery
Other
What is the store's name and location? (For example: Giant on Liberty Heights Ave)
How do you usually get there?
Walk
Bus or light rail
My own car
Ride from family or friends
Taxi or rideshare
Delivered to me
Bike
Other
About how far is it from your home?
Under 1/4 mile (a few blocks)
1/4 to 1/2 mile
1/2 to 1 mile
1 to 1 1/2 miles
Over 1 1/2 miles
Not sure
How long does the trip take, one way?
Under 10 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
20 to 30 minutes
30 to 45 minutes
Over 45 minutes
How often do you shop for groceries?
More than once a week
Once a week
Every 2 weeks
Once a month or less
How often do you buy food at a corner store?
Daily
3 or more times a week
1 to 2 times a week
Less than weekly
Never
What you buy and spend
In a typical week, which of these does your household buy? (Select all that apply)
Fresh fruit
Fresh vegetables
Meat or fish
Milk, eggs or cheese
Bread, rice or pasta
Canned or frozen food
Snacks, chips or candy
Soda or sweet drinks
Hot or prepared food
Baby food or formula
Which foods are hard to find near your home? (Select all that apply)
Fresh fruit
Fresh vegetables
Meat or fish
Milk, eggs or cheese
Healthy prepared food
Foods from my culture
None, I can find what I need
About how much does your household spend on groceries in a typical week?
Under $50
$50 to $99
$100 to $149
$150 to $199
$200 to $249
$250 or more
Prefer not to say
About how much does your household spend on restaurant or carryout food in a typical week?
Under $20
$20 to $49
$50 to $99
$100 or more
Prefer not to say
Does your household use SNAP (EBT) or WIC?
SNAP
WIC
Both
Neither
Prefer not to say
Fresh food closer to home
How likely would you be to buy fresh fruits and vegetables if your nearest corner store sold them?
Not at all likely
1
2
3
4
Very likely
5
1 is Not at all likely, 5 is Very likely
Which fresh foods would you most want close to home?
Which of these would you be interested in? Select all that apply.
Buying from a neighborhood farm stand
Growing food at a community farm
Becoming a member-owner of a community food business
Volunteering
Not interested
Receipts and wrap-up
Would you be willing to share photos of your grocery, food, and restaurant receipts for two weeks?
Yes
Maybe, tell me more
No
How should we contact you about the receipt study?
How did you hear about this survey?
Please Select
Video or social media
Flyer or QR code at a store
Coppin State
Community group or church
Friend or family
Other
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