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Report by: Erin Allgood, Jody Kenworthy, and Rebecca Gosselin

Sponsored by: Kerry Rickrode (Hillsborough County Conservation District) and Stacy Luke (Merrimack County Conservation District

Community Food Planning Project Grant December 31, 2015

NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All

SponsoredbytheNHAssociationofConservationDistrictswithfundingfromtheNationalInstituteofFoodandAgriculture

NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project

Table of Contents

Note to the Reader PAGE

Project Purpose PAGE

Abstract PAGE

Executive Summary PAGE

Methodology PAGE

Project Outcomes PAGE

Recommendations PAGE

Conclusion PAGE

Appendices PAGE

Appendix A: Literature Review PAGE Appendix B: Kick-Off Roundtable Meeting Materials PAGE Appendix C: Survey Questions PAGE Appendix D: Survey Results PAGE Appendix E: Follow-Up Stakeholder Meeting Materials PAGE

“I wish I had more money to feed my son and myself healthier, non-GMO, hormone free, free range, organically grown food!” -SNAP/WIC Client


Dear Reader,

Thank you for your interest in the NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All project conducted by the NH Association of Conservation Districts. We thank each and every one of you who took the time to participate in our project; from attending stakeholder meetings, to completing the surveys, to your continued communication and support in planning our next steps to come closer to ensuring local food can be enjoyed for all.

The focus of this project was to discern novel ways to bring more local foods to low-income populations throughout the state while also expanding upon existing successful strategies. We recognize that by expanding access to local foods will also help farmers become more profitable and develop new revenue streams that are key to the success of their farm businesses.

After reviewing the results of hundreds of surveys from four target groups and consulting stakeholders, the project team devised eight recommendations where future efforts should be directed. These recommendations include both short and long-term solutions. Simple ways to address food access include more outreach regarding the locations and times of farmers markets to low-income populations, strengthening the connections between farmers and food providers, and continued coalition building with various stakeholders. More in-depth solutions include a mobile market pilot program; developing a toolkit for farmers market managers and farmers who would like to accept SNAP; reinstating the WIC Farmers Market program; and increasing the distribution of local foods to convenience stores.

We could not have completed this project without the support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Community Food Planning grant. We are grateful for the support and look forward to pursuing future efforts based upon the findings from this project.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the project team to learn more, provide feedback and participate in our next steps. We very much look forward to hearing from you in the future!

Sincerely,

Note to the Reader

Erin L. Allgood

Food System Consultant Allgood Eats Local

[email protected] (603) 953-5765

Stacy Luke District Manager Merrimack County Conservation District [email protected] 603.223.6023

Kerry L Rickrode

District Manager Hillsborough County Conservation District [email protected] (603) 673-2409 Ext. 100


New Hampshire is experiencing an increase in local food production and consumer demand. But, many residents do not have the access to nutritious, locally grown food due to numerous barriers. Local food is difficult for the over 17,000 WIC program participants or the 14% of children who have been identified as food insecure. Other populations, such as NH’s senior population and its refugee communities, also struggle for access. Many organizations and agencies have worked on this issue, but a coordinated effort is still elusive. Also, many ideas of innovative demonstration projects to reach low-income and socially disadvantaged residents have arisen but still need coordination and capacity building to be launched. For this reason, the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts (NHACD) created this planning project The New Hampshire Road Map to Local Foods Access for All.

NHACD, county conservation districts, and other partners are working in collaboration to make local foods accessible to all. This includes NHACD working at the local level with agricultural producers, farmers’ markets, social service agencies, schools, institutions, and consumers to make local food accessible and available to all. This project drew upon the assets of NHACD to collaborate, problem solve, and demonstrate new strategies to bring local foods into the home of every NH resident.

The Community Food Planning grant provided funding for this work. This project focused on assessing current attitudes towards local food access for and amongst low-income populations and uncovered potential ways to overcome the barriers to local food access that currently exist. The findings from this project are an accurate reflection of the current atmosphere surrounding local food access within the state and provide valuable insight into the best practices for moving forward towards this goal.

Project Purpose


The NH Association of Conservation Districts obtained a Community Food Planning grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to conduct an analysis on ways to bring more local foods to low-income populations within the state. There were four primary project activities: (1) kick-off meeting with stakeholders, (2) developing/distributing individual surveys for each target respondent group, (3) analyzing survey data, and (4) convening stakeholders for a follow-up meeting. Findings suggest that there are ample opportunities to improve local food access to low-income populations in a variety of ways. Recommendations include both short-term and long-term interventions. Simple ways to address food access include more outreach regarding the locations and times of farmers markets to low-income populations, strengthening the connections between farmers and food providers, and continued coalition building with various stakeholders. More in-depth solutions include a mobile market pilot program; developing a toolkit for farmers market managers and farmers who would like to accept SNAP; reinstating the WIC Farmers Market program; and increasing the distribution of local foods to convenience stores.

Abstract

“There is much room to improve in the way of cost incentives and educational outreach for the local community. Any help we can get would be most beneficial to our efforts”

-Food provider


PROJECT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE As the local food movement gains momentum in New Hampshire, key populations, such as low-income residents, have been left out of the equation. The purpose of this project was to explore new and existing ways to improve access to local foods for low-income residents of New Hampshire with the goal of establishing pilot projects in the future. The funding for this project came from the Community Food Planning grant through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Definitions: SNAP- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps WIC- Women, Infants, and Children program EBT terminal- AN Electronic Benefits Transfer terminal is used to accept SNAP at farmers markets or other locations. Food providers- For the purpose of this project, food pantries and social service providers are designated as food providers SNAP/WIC clients- For the purpose of this project, the low-income population that was surveyed generally accessed SNAP and/or WIC. Throughout the report, this target group is referred to interchangeably as SNAP/WIC clients or simply as clients. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program- a program designed to provide low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs. METHODOLOGY There were four primary project activities: (1) kick-off meeting with stakeholders, (2) developing/distributing individual surveys for each target respondent group, (3) analyzing survey data, and (4) convening stakeholders for a follow-up meeting. PROJECT OUTCOMES The findings from this study showed a strong interest in local food access amongst the clients and food providers surveyed as well as a moderate interest from farmers in exploring new markets with regard to SNAP and WIC programs. RECOMMENDATIONS The project team recommends both short and long-term approaches. Simple ways to address food access include more outreach regarding the locations and times of farmers markets to low-income populations, strengthening the connections between farmers and food providers, and continued coalition building with various stakeholders. More in-depth solutions include a mobile market pilot program, developing a toolkit for farmers market managers and farmers who would like to accept SNAP, reinstating the WIC Farmers Market program, and increasing the distribution of local foods to convenience stores. CONCLUSIONS There is a strong foundation for local food access work throughout New Hampshire. The recommended approaches build upon this foundation and seek to expand upon the existing strategies, as well as pilot novel projects within the Granite State.

Executive Summary


PROJECT OVERVIEW There were four primary activities associated with this project. For this project, food providers were considered to be social service agencies and food pantries. SNAP/WIC clients were individuals who utilized SNAP (also known as food stamps) or benefits from Women, Infants, and Children Project Activity #1—Roundtable Stakeholder Meeting In order to understand the unique concerns of farmers, food providers, farmer’s market managers, and SNAP/WIC clients, an initial stakeholder meeting was held on March 20, 2015 at the Plymouth State University Ice Arena, in Holderness, NH. The purpose of the meeting was to review current projects as well as bring together stakeholders to brainstorm ways to get more local food into the hands of low-income residents and devise survey questions. Materials from the Roundtable Stakeholder Meeting are included in Appendix B. Project Activity #2—Survey Design and Distribution A literature review was conducted to understand past projects and research that has been done in New Hampshire with regard to low-income populations and local food consumption (see Appendix A for full literature review). Information from the literature review was used to inform the survey questions. Surveys were developed for four different target groups: farmers, food service providers, farmer’s market managers, and SNAP/WIC clients. The surveys were designed using Survey Monkey. Surveys were distributed to the target groups and responses were monitored throughout the data collection period. Initial data analysis was performed after the data collection period ended. Survey questions are included in Appendix C and survey results are included in Appendix D. Project Activity #3—Follow-up Stakeholder Meeting A follow-up stakeholder meeting was held on November 30, 2015 at the Red River Theater in Concord, NH. The purpose of the meeting was to share preliminary data analysis and gain feedback on next steps for the project. Attendees reviewed the data and engaged in a small-group exercise designed to identify promising projects and recommendations for next steps. Meeting materials are included in Appendix E. Project Activity #4—Data Analysis and Recommendations for Next Steps The survey data were analyzed using graph and text analysis generated by Survey Monkey. Responses from farmers, food providers (social service agencies and food pantries), SNAP/WIC clients, and farmers market managers were analyzed to see what trends existed. Selected quotes were also taken from survey responses to include in the report. Based upon the information provided, recommendations for next steps and potential pilot projects were proposed.

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Methodology


PROJECT ACTIVITY #1: Roundtable Stakeholder Meeting Attendants at the Roundtable meeting on March 20th engaged in discussion. Photo credit: Kerry Rickrode. PROJECT ACTIVITY #2: Survey Design and Distribution Approach Four surveys were developed to target the following populations: (1) farmers, (2) food providers (defined as social service agencies and food pantries), (3) SNAP/WIC clients and (4) farmers market managers (see Appendix C for survey questions). The purpose of the surveys was to perform an assessment of the current local foods consumptions as well as the barriers and benefits of increasing local food access to low-income populations across New Hampshire. Surveys Survey questions were developed after receiving feedback from the roundtable discussion and after consulting relevant literature and reports. Survey questions were designed to gauge overall interest in providing and accessing local food as well as concerns and potential benefits. Additionally, questions about the preferred types of information, assistance, and attitudes towards providing more local food to


low-income populations were added to the survey. All of the respondents’ answers were compiled and analyzed. Complete survey questions can be found in Appendix C. Distribution and Collection The farmer contact list was generated from the NH Farm to Institution Food Hub Viability Study through the Hillsborough County Conservation District that was conducted last year. The NH Food Bank provided a contact list for food pantries and social service agencies in the state. This list was used to generate the contact list for the food providers target group. Surveys were distributed through Survey Monkey, and responses were collected from 8/3/2015 – 10/30/2015. Food pantries across the state were contacted via the Gleaning Coordinators for each respective county and were given a web link to follow or a hard copy of the survey to distribute to SNAP/WIC clients. Social service agencies were also contacted to administer the SNAP/WIC client surveys. The contact list for farmers market managers was compiled from existing farmers market information available on the NH Department of Agriculture website. In order to increase the number of responses, an email was sent to the NH Food System listserv and the Small and Beginning Farmers listserv with information about the project and links to the surveys. PROJECT ACTIVITY #3: Follow-up Stakeholder Meeting Outreach The purpose of the follow-up meeting was to brainstorm and gauge stakeholder support for future projects related to increasing local food access to low-income populations. People who had attended the original roundtable meeting were invited to the follow-up meeting, as well as other stakeholders who were interested in hearing updates on the project. Attendees were presented preliminary data analysis and asked for feedback. The meeting materials and notes can be found in Appendix E. PROJECT ACTIVITY #4—Data Analysis and Recommendations for Next Steps Graphs were generated within Survey Monkey using the responses given by the target groups. For some open-ended questions, a word cloud was generated using the key words given in the responses. The more bold and larger the word within the word clouds is indicative that the word appeared more frequently in the responses. For other open-ended questions, the responses were categorized and tallied. Selected quotes were taken and are included throughout the report. The trends were analyzed and recommendations for next steps were based upon the findings from the data analysis and feedback from stakeholders.


ROUNDTABLE MEETING RESULTS Meeting Details The initial roundtable meeting took place on March 20th, 2015 in Plymouth, NH. Stakeholders came from a variety of backgrounds and geographical locations throughout the state. Workshop Exercise In both a large group discussion and a small group breakout session, attendees were asked to help devise survey questions for the target populations. In addition, participants were asked to brainstorm programs that would improve local foods access as well as ponder ways in which the group could leverage their collective skills and knowledge. The small breakout groups were asked to present their findings to the whole group. These results were considered in how we crafted the survey questions and in our recommendations for next steps. All of the meeting materials are included in Appendix B. SURVEY RESULTS Demographics General Respondent Demographics Three surveys were distributed to target groups on 8/3/2015. A fourth survey was distributed to farmer’s market managers on 9/9/2015. Follow-up emails were sent to non-respondents periodically throughout the data collection period. Data collection ended on 10/30/2015. The survey link was also shared multiple times on the NH Food System listserv and the Small and Beginning Farmers listserv during the data collection period.

Project Outcomes


Table 1: Geographical distribution of respondents. Each survey group was asked to identify the county or town in which they worked/lived.

County % of Farmers

% of Food Providers

% of Clients

% of Farmer Market Managers

# of respondents n=105 n=98 n=78 n=16

Belknap 11 8 10 6

Carroll 7 6 0 0

Cheshire 8 9 0 0

Coos 2 2 0 13

Grafton 6 10 15 19

Hillsborough 17 28 51 25

Merrimack 22 15 9 13

Rockingham 17 17 1 19

Strafford 13 5 5 13

Sullivan 3 6 1 0

Statewide

5

Other* 2

3

*Respondents came from Maine. As can be seen from Table 1, the counties with the highest response rate were Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham. Sullivan, Coos, and Cheshire counties had lower response rates. There were three additional surveys being conducted by different organizations at the same time as these surveys, which could have led to the lower response rates in some counties from SNAP/WIC clients. Characteristics of Survey Respondents Vegetables, fruit, meat, and dairy products top the list of products that food providers believe that clients would want to come from local sources. Many of the farmer respondents are producing these items, suggesting that these products are available throughout the state.


Figure 1: Production vs. Demand for foods

SNAP/WIC clients were asked about the programs in which they participate. As can be seen in Figure 2, clients accessed food through a variety of means; however, the SNAP program and food pantries were cited as the programs in which the most respondents participated [Figure 2]. This finding suggests that one way to increase local food access in low-income populations is to ensure that SNAP is accepted where local foods can be purchased or by providing more local food to food pantries.

Farmers FoodProviders


Figure 2: Programs in which clients participate

The farmer group responded that the top three ways that they distribute their products is through farm stands, farmer’s markets, and through a community-supported agriculture (CSA) share [Figure 3]. Based upon this finding, it would be prudent to expand farmer’s markets and farm stands to include electronic benefit transfer (EBT) machines to accept SNAP on premises.


Figure 3: Modes of distribution

Approximately half of the farmers surveyed responded that the farmers market in which they participate accept SNAP [Figure 4], indicating that there are opportunities to establish SNAP programs at existing farmers markets. Another opportunity would be to incorporate EBT machines at farm stands. In rural areas, farm stands may be a better option than farmers markets for clients to access. Currently, only a small percentage of farmers currently accept food stamps at their farm stands, suggesting that there is room to expand in this area [Figure 4].

Figure 4: SNAP acceptance at farmers markets and farm stands


Local Food Procurement Current local food procurement Food providers and clients were asked whether or not they currently provided or bought local foods, respectively. As can be seen from Table 2, 75% of food providers surveyed did provide local foods to their clients, while 60% of SNAP/WIC clients purchased or accessed local foods [Table 2]. This finding suggests that there is already an interest in local food access in NH communities.

Table X: Current Local Food Procurement Food providers and clients were asked from where they obtained local foods. When food providers received local foods to distribute to clients, the food would generally come directly from producers/growers or gleaning efforts [Table 3]. While the number of food providers that receive CSA shares is small, there is an opportunity to expand the number of CSA shares going to food pantries or social service agencies. If CSA shares were purchased by the food providers, that would be beneficial income to the farmer.

Table 3: Sources of Local Foods

Yes No Not Sure

Food Providers 75% 10% 15%

Clients 60% 16% 25%

Food Providers

Clients

Through a distributor 18%

Convenience/Grocery Store

55%

Directly from the producers/growers 51% 36%

Through a CSA 11% 3%

Food Pantry

53%

I do not currently get any food from local sources 18% 3%

I do not know 1% 4%

Other 24% 8%


Clients responded that they currently purchase or obtain local foods from a variety of sources, with convenience stores and food pantries being the most frequently accessed sources of local food [Table 3]. This finding indicates that there are opportunities to expand local food to more convenience stores or to food pantries. It is not known at this time how many convenience stores are actually carrying local foods in New Hampshire; however, a recent study conducted by Wholesome Wave indicates that stocking convenience stores with local foods is the best way to reach low-income residents in rural areas, such as Coos County [Appendix A]. This finding also indicates that there is an opportunity to strengthen ties between convenience store owners and local farmers, which would represent a previously unexplored revenue stream for many NH farmers. Purchasing habits of SNAP/WIC clients An overwhelming 83% of clients stated that they had a farmers market within their area [Table 4].

Table 4: Area Farmers Markets

Is there a farmers market in your area?

Yes 83%

No 6%

Not sure 10%

Additionally, when asked if they shopped at a farmers market in their area, 38% of clients said yes [Figure 5]. The top reasons for not shopping at a market were due to the perceived cost of the food and a schedule conflict with when the market is open.


Figure 5: Shopping at Farmers Markets With a considerable number of clients already shopping at farmers markets, this demonstrates the benefit of expanding SNAP programs to farmers markets across the state. This finding also reinforces the need to bring more local foods into convenience stores, where there is less chance that the operating hours of the convenience store schedule is a barrier. Lack of transportation is also cited as a barrier to attending farmers markets, however, most clients responded that they do have access to a personal car [Figure 6].


Figure 6: Modes of transportation This finding also reinforces the potential benefit of adding more EBT terminals to farm stands. There is merit in adding farm stands as additional locations to purchase local foods for those clients with access to a personal car. Interest in Local Food While 60% of clients surveyed responded that they are already accessing local food [Table 2], 92% of respondents said they were interested in accessing more local food [Figure 7].

Figure 7: Interest in purchasing more local food


This finding demonstrates the need to develop novel approaches to food access as well as expand upon existing programs to meet the demand for local food in low-income populations. Clients were asked what kinds of programs would help them access more local food. The top choices were 1) a mobile market that accepts SNAP and travels to their neighborhood, 2) increasing local food available at convenience stores, and 3) transportation assistance to farmer’s markets [Figure 8].

Figure 8: Programs to increase local food access Attitudes towards increasing local food access to low-income residents Disadvantages Each survey group was asked to respond with what they thought were the disadvantages associated with providing/purchasing local food to low-income populations. The top three responses were included for each survey group [Table 5].


Table 5: Disadvantages to increasing local food access

Farmers Food Providers Clients Farmers Market Managers

More paperwork None Cost None

Unsure if there will be a benefit to my business

Space/storage Inconvenient to buy Delay in receiving income

Length of time for reimbursement

Cost Seasonality / Taste (tie)

Extra paperwork

Farmers and farmer’s market managers were concerned about the paperwork and reimbursement times. The cost of local food was cited as a disadvantage for both food providers and clients, while the lack of storage space was a disadvantage cited by the food providers. Additionally, clients responded that local foods were inconvenient to buy and were deterred by the seasonality and/or the taste of local foods. On a positive note, food providers and farmers market managers also stated that there was no disadvantage in offering more local foods to low-income residents. Benefits Each target group was asked about the benefits of increasing local food access to low-income populations. The top three responses were included for each survey group [Table 6].

Table 6: Benefits to increasing local food access

Farmers Food Providers Clients Farmers Market Managers

Greater connection to community

Healthier Healthier More customers

New markets of customers to engage

Fresher Supporting local farmers

Access

Increased revenue Support local economy

Less processed foods

Food providers and clients cited healthier food as their top benefit, while farmers cited a greater connection to the community. Farmers and farmer’s market managers also cited more customers/increased revenue as benefits also, while clients and food providers cited supporting farmers and the local economy as additional benefits.


Existing barriers and concerns Food providers and farmers market managers were asked to respond to the barriers associated with providing local food to low-income populations. The top 2-3 answers were included [Table 7].

Table 7: Barriers to local food access

Food Providers Farmers Market Managers

Cost of local food Not enough resources (staff or time)

Lack of connection with local farmers Not enough interest from food stamp clients

Lack of refrigeration/storage space

Food providers cited a lack of connection with local farmers as a barrier to increasing local food access to their clients. Facilitating connections between local farmers and food providers would be a relatively easy task to accomplish and would help to strengthen communities overall.

Food providers were also asked about their concerns with supplying more local food to their clients [Figure 9]. The top answers included that clients would be unable to afford local food and that they wouldn’t know how to prepare local food. Additionally, a good portion of the food provider respondents cited that they had no concerns about providing more local food to their clients.

“Barriers for small business owners/farmer, etc. are mainly on the administrative side of things in my opinion. So, making these programs as accessible (to both businesses and the public) as possible will help participation increase”

-NH farmer


Figure 9: Concerns with providing more local foods to clients

Programs Farmers, food providers, and farmers market managers were asked questions regarding the federal nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP, WIC, and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. As seen in Figure 4, approximately half of the farmers surveyed participate in SNAP programs at farmers markets, while only a small percentage of farmers have SNAP acceptance at their farm stands. The WIC Farmers Market program had previously been available in New Hampshire before the program was cut. For this project, farmers and farmer’s market managers were asked their thoughts on the WIC Farmers Market program [Figure 10].


Figure 10: WIC Farmers Market program participation

Approximately 50% of farmers market managers surveyed responded that they had previously hosted the WIC Farmers Market Program at the their market [Figure 10]. Of those farmers market managers that answered they had previously hosted a WIC Farmers Market Program, all said that the program had been beneficial to their market [Figure 11]. Approximately 1/3 of farmers surveyed also responded that the WIC Farmers Market program had been beneficial to their business [Figure 12].

Figure 11: Farmers Market Managers: WIC Farmers Market program

Farmers FarmersMarketManagers


Figure 12: Farmers: WIC Farmers Market program

Additionally, farmers were asked if they participated in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program [Figure 13].

Figure 13: Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program participation

“The WIC program was a perfect program in that it was simple, reimbursement was great and little paperwork involved” -NH farmer


Only 10% of respondents participate in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, while an additional 32% were interested in learning more about the program. This finding indicates that there is potential to grow the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program and also possibly reinstate the WIC Farmers Market Program. General thoughts on federal nutrition assistance programs: Food providers were asked an open-ended question regarding their thoughts on whether federal nutrition assistance programs can help make local food more accessible: “Do you think it is possible to make local food more accessible using federal nutrition assistance programs? Please share your thoughts”. The responses were grouped into the following categories: yes, probably, probably not, not sure, no [Table 8]. Selected quotes were included also.

Table 8: Thoughts on whether it is possible to make local food more accessible using federal nutrition assistance programs

Selected quotes:

• “Yes. Absolutely. Paired with the right kind of education and assistance with improving nutritional standards, food stamps and other ways of cutting costs for those in poverty would make all the difference in increasing accessibility to the community at large”

• “Not the child nutrition programs. The Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives grants and FMPP grants are promising areas to get more local fresh food to families. The reimbursement rates in the child nutrition programs make it very difficult without additional private funding to augment the cost. Also, volume in NH is an issue”

• “Yes! I wish we had WIC at farmers markets in NH - people (customers) ask about it all the time - they miss it!”

Over half of respondents felt that it was possible to make local food more accessible to low-income populations through federal nutrition assistance programs. Approximately 1/3 of food provider respondents weren’t sure if there would be a possibility. This finding indicates that there is cautious optimism around expanding local food access in low-income populations.

Percentage

Yes 53%

Probably 2%

Probably not 4%

Not sure 32%

No 2%

Other 9%


Other programs Farmers were asked to respond to additional questions to gauge their current participation in other programs, such setting up a CSA share to be donated or allowing gleaning on their farm [Table 9].

Table 9: Farmer interest in other programs

CSA donated or purchased?

Gleaning?

Yes 15% 31%

No 40% 57%

No, but interested in setting up a partnership with a local organization

10% 13%

N/A- I do not have a CSA program at my farm

34%

A small percentage of farmers either donated or had a CSA purchased for low-income residents, while almost one third of farmers had allowed gleaning on their farm before. There was some interest from farmers in setting up a CSA or gleaning program with a local organization. This finding represents a potential opportunity to devise CSA programs or gleaning operations with local organizations.

Assistance required to increase local foods access Farmers, food providers, and farmers market managers were asked what kind of assistance would allow them to provide more local food to low-income populations. The top four responses were included [Table 10].

“We have a 2 year old gleaning program and continue to increase our offerings of local produce. We still have a long way to go, building relationships with farmers, educating clients, but most challenging, finding ways to preserve food so that the short season can impact clients further through the year” -Food provider


Table 10: Desired assistance in promoting local foods to low-income residents

Farmers Food Providers Farmers Market Managers

Education on which programs I can participate and how to participate

Convenient delivery Assistance in marketing to food stamp clients

None, I am not interested in accepting these programs

Increased storage space or refrigeration

Connections to organizations that serve food stamp clients

Assistance in obtaining a food stamp terminal

Introduction to growers Education on how to set up a program to accept food stamps

Assistance in obtaining a food stamp vendor number

Increased interest from clients/customers

Assistance in obtaining a EBT terminal that allows you to accept food stamps

The survey respondents indicated that they would like assistance in obtaining an EBT terminal or food stamp vendor number, in addition to education on how to set up a program or how to participate in federal nutrition assistance programs. Food providers and farmers market managers requested introductions to growers or organizations that serve clients, respectively. These responses indicate opportunity in providing targeted education and assistance to farmers, food providers, and farmer’s market managers in both setting up SNAP programs as well as other programs. Information Food providers, farmers market managers, and clients were asked what kind of information they would like to provide/receive on local foods [Table 11].

Table 11: Desired information in promoting local foods to low-income populations

Food Providers Farmers market managers Clients

Recipes on how to prepare local foods

Recipes on how to prepare local food

Information on farmers market locations

Nutrition information and education



Cooking classes Cooking classes Nutrition information and education

Marketing/promotional materials

Cooking classes


It appeared that food providers, farmer’s market managers, and clients all would like nutrition information, recipes, and cooking classes with regard to local foods. It is important to note that the number one request from clients is that they would like to receive information on farmer’s market locations. This is a simple solution that would require little effort and could make a big difference.

Additional Comments At the end of each survey, each respondent was asked to provide any additional comments. A word cloud generator was used to visualize each survey group’s comments (words that appear more frequently in the comments are larger). Pertinent quotes were taken for each group also. Figure 12. Additional Comments on Local Food Access for Low-Income Populations

Farmers

Selected quote:

• “I participate in EBT at farmers' markets and see the benefit for many other vendors, but do not see much at my booth. I am very pleased to see the program available at markers; it is beneficial for the community and the market. It also allows us to engage the EBT population and discuss nutrition, ways to cook certain foods, etc. Allows opportunities for teaching/telling about cooking, nutrition, etc. WIC does a good job educating at appointments. Handouts for EBT


at markets could help do the same thing especially for seasonal or more exotic veggies. So many possibilities.”

Food Providers

Selected quotes: • “Most of our local farmers/ citizens try to share the "extras" from their gardens

with our Food Pantry to be able to offer them to our clients” • “Cost is the biggest issue. Obtaining a sufficient supply. Getting kid friendly

foods in the 10 weeks of summer vacation from school”


SNAP/WIC Clients

Selected quotes:

• “It would be wonderful to be able to use SNAP to buy a CSA”

Farmers Market Managers

Selected quote:

• “Offer cooking classes and food demonstrations on a schedule where people get to taste the foods”

•


The word clouds show that, while there are barriers, there is also potential and interest in increasing local food access for low-income populations.

FOLLOW-UP STAKEHOLDER MEETING Meeting Details The follow-up stakeholder meeting took place on November 30th, 2015 in Concord, NH. Invitations were sent to those who attended the kick-off meeting in March, as well as other stakeholders who expressed interest in attending. Like the kick-off meeting, stakeholders represented a broad range of expertise and professional backgrounds. The meeting included an overview of the data collected and lively large group discussion followed by a small group exercise. Workshop Exercise Attendees were asked to review the data and answer what they would recommend for future projects or share their knowledge on other studies of which they were aware on this topic. The small groups then presented their findings to the whole group. These results were considered in how we crafted our recommendations. All of the meeting materials are included in Appendix E.


There are a number of recommendations for next steps based on the findings of this study. There is substantial interest from clients, farmers, food providers, and farmer’s market managers to increase the access of local food to low-income populations that will also help farmers become more profitable. There are eight main areas the project team believes future efforts should be directed, with both short-term and long-term solutions suggested. Short-term solutions

1) When asked what kind of information they wanted on accessing local food, clients cited “information on farmers market locations” as their top choice. Outreach to client populations through food pantries and social service agencies to inform them of the locations of farmers markets in their area would address this gap.

2) Making connections between food providers and farmers to facilitate the donation/purchase of a CSA or to have gleaners come on their property would lead to greater connection within communities.

3) There is already a tremendous amount of stakeholder interest in local food access. It is

imperative to continue to build a coalition around this topic amongst diverse stakeholders. The NH Food Alliance is already in the process of building and strengthening a network of stakeholders related to the food system and more opportunities for improving local food access will come from that effort.

Long-term solutions

4) The development of a toolkit with guidance on how to obtain an EBT terminal and set up a SNAP program at a farmers market or farm stand would be beneficial and was one of the programs recommended at the follow-up stakeholder meeting. There is a project underway at UNH for Spring 2016 to begin work on this topic.

5) Clients responded that their top choice for a program to help them access more local food was a

mobile market. We recommend a mobile market pilot program in one community as a way to investigate the potential of this kind of program.

6) Increasing the distribution of local food to convenience stores would enable low-income

residents greater access to fresh, local foods and give farmers a new and different market for their products. This solution would alleviate the issues that some clients have in not being able to make it to a farmers market due to conflicts in their schedule.

7) There was interest from the target respondents in bringing back the WIC Farmers Market

program. Farmers who did use the program cited it as being beneficial to their business. Offering

Recommendations


another option besides a SNAP program for low-income residents at farmers markets would potentially bring in more people to those markets.

8) The farmer’s market model with SNAP acceptance has proved to be successful across the state.

Many clients are already shopping at farmers markets in their area. By expanding the number of farmers markets that accept SNAP across the state, a greater proportion of the low-income population can be reached.

There is no one perfect solution to improving local food access to low-income populations in New Hampshire. There are limitations to each program proposed, however, with a multi-pronged approach with both short and long-term solutions, substantial progress in local foods access can be achieved.


The NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project conducted by the NH Association of Conservation Districts provided new insights into novel ways to improve local food access to low-income populations while simultaneously creating and strengthening revenue streams for farmers. Findings from this study indicate that there are many opportunities, as well as support, for new projects that will bring local food into the homes of all NH residents.

All target groups identified potential benefits, disadvantages, and barriers to increasing local food access within low-income populations. The chief concerns among farmers and farmers market managers was that there would be additional paperwork to be done or delays in receiving reimbursements. With the food providers and clients, the main concerns were regarding cost, inconvenience, and lack of storage space. The perceived benefits of increasing local food access were cited that the food would be fresher and healthier (clients), as well as an increased connection to community and increased revenue (farmers). The barriers cited were primarily due to lack of resources (staff, time, storage space).

The assistance that farmers, food providers, and farmers market managers requested were related to education on how to participate in programs such as accepting SNAP, connections to growers or food providers, or assistance in obtaining an EBT terminal. The information that was requested by farmers, food providers, and farmer’s market managers were recipes, locations of area farmers markets, nutrition education, and cooking classes.

Recommendations from this project include both short and long-term solutions. Short-term solutions include improving outreach to low-income populations concerning local foods, strengthening connections between growers and food providers, and continued coalition building amongst stakeholders. Long-term solutions include a pilot mobile market program, the development of a SNAP toolkit for farmers and farmer’s market managers, reinstating the WIC Farmers Market program, and increasing distribution of local foods to convenience stores.

There is already a solid foundation for food access work and local food interest within New Hampshire. Future efforts should capitalize on the strong stakeholder base that is already active in New Hampshire as well as develop novel programs to address local food access.

The project team would like to thank the National Institute of Food and Agriculture for funding this work. For more information about this project, please contact Kerry Rickrode ([email protected]), Stacy Luke ([email protected]) or Erin Allgood ([email protected]).

Conclusion

Literature Review for NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project December 31, 2015

A literature review helped gauge and inform what past and present programs and research had been done on local food access. Many programs, both governmental and non-governmental, have aided in connecting local producers/farmers with low-income or socially disadvantaged populations within communities. Research has been conducted to demonstrate the benefits of offering local food in convenience stores, food stands, or through CSA shares; and the overall desire from low-income populations to accessing local food.

A lack of knowledge, travel distance, price, and more than one stop are the main reasons cited in the literature why low-income consumers do not shop at farmers markets or directly from the producers. The largest gap in program support is in rural areas where there is more distance between store and fewer options of where to shop. The programs and research summarized below suggest several potential ways to link low-income consumers with local food. These include, but are not limited to, targeted outreach, incentive programs for stores and markets where there are not enough funds to support accepting SNAP, and creating a network of stakeholders throughout the state.

Martinez, Steve, et al. Local Food Systems: Concepts, Impacts, and Issues, ERR 97, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, May 2010.

While there is no unanimity on the definition of what distance between production and consumption is considered “local,” most view it as travel distance that is less than 400 miles or product that stays within the state it originated. Farms grossing less than $50,000 in total farm sales are the majority of farms that sell directly to consumers. Although, most local food sales may not be direct-to-consumer; in the United States, in 2007, local direct-to-consumer sales were $1.2 billion, compared to all local food sales that were $5 billion.

“Small, independent grocery retailers, whose identity and store assortment practices have closer links to specific geographic locations, are better positioned to incorporate local food as part of their corporate identity.” (11) “For producers of local foods, who often run small-scale farm operations, it can be difficult to meet intermediary demands for high volumes, consistent quality, timely deliveries, and out-of-season availability.” (23)

“Lack of investment capital for supply chain infrastructure, such as vehicles, temperature-controlled storage facilities, and processing plants, can be a significant barrier to starting local aggregation and distribution businesses.” (25) Research found that many institutional food buyers are interested in buying regional food, but did not make it a priority because they felt a lack of support programs and insufficient distribution channels.

Sometimes it is hard to identify what is local because, “once a product is combined (aggregated) with other, it is no longer identified with the origin and production processes of a particular farm.” (26)

“Consumers who enjoy cooking, growing a food garden, frequenting health food stores, and purchasing organic food were more likely to buy local food. On the other hand, environmental and health-related attitudes and behaviors, while well received among local food consumers, were not important factors affecting actual food purchases.” (29)

“In other studies, the role of demographic characteristics was somewhat stronger. Consumers who were female, older, more educated, higher income earners, and members of environmental groups were more likely to buy local food.” (30) While, “surveys suggest that reasons for not shopping at a farmers’ market include: absences of availability in the patron’s

Appendix A- NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project


vicinity; lack of knowledge about market existence; inconvenience (too far to drive); food of comparable quality at more convenient locations; and prices being too high (possibly due to timing of survey- beginning of the season).” (30) Wholesome Wave. The New Hampshire Network: A Proposal to Support the Scaling and Sustainability of Nutrition Benefit Incentive Programs in the State. January 2014.

“We recommend building a statewide network as a mechanism to strengthen and scale nutrition incentive programs across New Hampshire, thereby increasing affordable access to locally grown food in the state. An organized network of stakeholders and incentive program operators can provide structure through which these initiatives can achieve economies of scale and more effectively access resources, such as federal funding as it becomes available. A network also provides a system through which capacity is built among those implementing incentive programs to foster an increase in reach and impact as the network begins to grow.” (2) Local Food Research Center. “Farmers Markets for All: Exploring Barriers and Opportunities for Increasing Fresh Food Access by Connecting Low-Income Communities with Farmers Markets” Asheville, NC. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. 2012.

Although the development of new farmers markets has dramatically increased over the past fifteen years, the number of low-income consumers who shop at these markets has not. Barriers that are keeping low-income consumers from participating in farmers markets include, “convenience of markets [including vendors running our of the desirable items early in the day], pricing concerns, cultural barriers [including language barriers], and issues related to the use of federal nutrition benefits, as well as an overarching lack of consumer awareness about the availability of farmers markets and the advantages of shopping at them.” (1) “Studies show that low-income residents may be less aware of the existence of nearby farmers markets, as well as have a more difficult time making a trip to these markets than other consumers. Low-income families and individuals may be juggling multiple jobs, dealing with inadequate transportation, and struggling to access basic resources, among other things.” (1)

“Research studies have noted a loss of basic cooking, storing, and preserving skills needed to prepare fresh foods in many low-income communities, skills needed to become consistent farmers market shoppers. Furthermore, limited experience with different fruits and vegetables can keep people from trying the variety of offerings available at a farmers market, and a lack of understanding regarding elements of nutrition and health can lead to an undervaluing of fresh produce in favor of inexpensive convenience foods.” (4-5) Low, Sarah A., and Stephen Vogel. Direct and Intermediated Marketing of Local Foods in the United States. ERR-128, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, November 2011.

“For local foods production to continue to grow, marketing channels and supply chain infrastructure must deepen.” (iii)

“Marketing of local foods, via both direct-to-consumer and intermediated channels, grossed $4.8 billion in 2008- about four times higher than estimates based solely on direct-to-consumer sales.” (iii) “Farms marketing food commodities exclusively through intermediated channels



reported $2.7 billion in local food sales in 2008- over three times higher than the value of local foods marketed exclusively through direct-to-consumer channels, and two times higher than the value of local foods marketed by farms using a combination of direct-to-consumer and intermediated channels.” (iii)

Eighty-one percent of all local food sales, from farms in 2008, were from small farms (those grossing less than $50,000 in annual sales). While ninety-three percent of the value of local food sales that are marketed only through intermediated channels (which most are, 50-66 percent) are from large farms.

“Farms with direct-to-consumer sales are more likely to have neighbors who also participate in direct sales- this is a neighborhood effect rather than a regional effect.” (10) “Over half of all farms with local food sales were located in metropolitan counties, compared with only a third of all U.S. farms.” (12) “More than 50 percent of small local food sales farms were found in metro counties and 30 percent in rural counties adjacent to metro counties, while nonlocal food sales farms were, on average, more equally distributed across metro, adjacent rural, and remote rural counties.” (12) Karakus, Mustafa, MacAllum, Keith, Milfort, Roline and Hao, Honsheng. Nutrition Assistance in Farmers Markets: Understanding the Shopping Patterns of SNAP Participants. Prepared by Westat for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. October, 2014.

• “SNAP participants most often shopped at large grocery stores for all their groceries and

were most likely to use their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards at these stores.” (27) • “When shopping for fruits and vegetables, SNAP participants purchased fresh products

more often than frozen/canned products.” (28) • Shopping at Farmers Markets (FMs)

o “Among SNAP participants, those who were more likely to shop at FMs included women, people in households with no children, people in households receiving support from other nutrition programs, and those who were aware of incentives for EBT card use.” (28)

o “Among SNAP participants, those who were less likely to report shopping at FMA included African Americans and other non-White race categories, participants who were unemployed, homemakers, students, those who reported that they could not work, and people in households with income below $10,000 per year.” (28)

o “The majority of shoppers agreed that they found more variety and better quality fruits and vegetables at the FM than in other stores.” (28)

o “Most shoppers believed that the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables at FMs were lower or at least the same as in other stores.” (28)

• “SNAP participants who were aware of financial incentives for EBT card use were more likely to use SNAP benefits when shopping at FMs.” (28)

• “Among those who did not use their EBT card almost every time they shopped at FMs, more than one-third were not aware that the card could be used at a FM, one in four ran out of money on their EBT card, and almost one in ten declined to use it in order to avoid social stigma.” (28)

• “The rate of using SNAP benefits for fresh fruits and vegetables is highest (89%) at large grocery stores and lowest (73%) at natural organic stores.” (33)



• “When asked where they redeemed most of their SNAP benefits, the majority of focus group attendees who responded to this question said that they redeemed the bulk of their SNAP benefits at store locations other than FMs. Attendees often commented that they tended to spend most of their benefits at the grocery store that was most conveniently located to them, and by extension, where they tended to shop most regularly.” (33)

• “In essence, rational decision-makers like good deals. Additionally, the store’s acceptance of the EBT card, a reason that is relevant only to SNAP participants, ranks very high as well. More than 83 percent of participants stated this was a reason for shopping at a particular store. The other reasons included availability of high-quality fruits and vegetables, proximity to residence, easy to get to, and convenient store hours.” (34)

• “Among the focus group attendees, convenience was commonly mentioned as the main reason for shopping where they did. These responses correspond to the “easy to get to” and “close to where I live” items in the survey. Focus group attendees also referenced the convenient advantages of buying their fruit and vegetables as part of a “one-stop shopping” preference.” (34)

• “A greater proportion of survey respondents who were born outside the United States reported shopping at FMs, compared with those born in the United States.” (37)


Lunch provided by Six Burner Bistro

The New Hampshire Road Map to Local Foods Access for All

March 20th, 2015 Roundtable Meeting Agenda

Contact: Erin Allgood at [email protected], Kerry Rickrode at [email protected] or Stacy Luke at [email protected] for more information on this project.

10:00-‐10:15AM Introductions

10:15–10:30AM Overview of Road Map Project

10:30–11:00AM Roundtable Discussion

• Overview of current research• Current success stories• Current barriers

11:00-‐ 11:30AM Breakout Session

• Brainstorm survey questionso Food providerso SNAP/WIC etc recipients

• Opportunities for overcoming barriers

11:30–11:45AM Summarize brainstorming thoughts

11:45-‐12:00PM Summary/Closing

12:00PM-‐1:00PM Lunch/Networking

U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and

Funding Provided by NIFA

Project Sponsored by NHACD

Appendix B- NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project

The New Hampshire Road Map to Local Foods Access for AllMarch 20th, 2015 Roundtable Meeting Agenda

BreakoutSessionWhichareawasyourgroupassigned?

• FarmersmarketsSNAP/WIC• Foodpantries• Transportation

• Alternativeretailmarkets• FarmtoSchool

DesigningSurveyQuestions

Partofthedirectiveofthisgrantistosurveylow-incomeorat-riskindividuals(SNAP/WIC/EBT/SeniorNutritionFoodProgramrecipients)aswellasfoodproviders(foodpantries,farmer’smarketmanagers,grocerystoreowners,etc)todeveloptargetedstrategiesforincreasingaccesstolocalfoodsforthesepopulations.Below,pleaseconsiderwhatkindsofquestionsyouthinkwouldbeusefulwhensurveyingthesetwogroups(recipientsandproviders).

Withregardtotheareayourgroupwasassigned,whatkindsofquestionsdoyouthinkareimportanttoasktheat-riskpopulation(SNAP/WICrecipients)tounderstandwhytheyarenotaccessingmorelocalfood?

1.2.3.4.5.

Whatkindsofquestionsdoyouthinkareimportanttoaskfoodproviders(farmers,foodpantrydirectors,grocerystoreowners,etc)aboutattractingorprovidingformorelow-incomepopulations?

1.2.3.4.5.

GeneralBrainstorming

Whatspecificideasdoyouhavethatcouldturnintoactionsthatwouldimprovelocalfoodsaccesswithregardtotheareayourgroupisdiscussing?

Inwhatwayscanthisgroup(hereattheRoundtabletoday)collectivelyleverageourskills,knowledgeandnetworkstomakeprogressonthisagenda?


March20,2015RoundtableMeetingLast Name First Name AssociationAllgood Erin Project Lead- NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Barker Heidi UNH Cooperative ExtensionBoynton Jessica NH Food Strategy/UNHDunn Anne UNH Cooperative ExtensionHemingway Susan Capital Area Wellness CoalitionHiggins Charlene ORISHiza Katy NH Food BankJohnson Terry Healthy Eating Active Living (NH HEAL)Lang Jane NH Farmers Market AssociationLittleton Amanda Cheshire County Conservation DistrictLuke Stacy Capital Area Farm and Community ConnectionLyons Rachelle Center for Rural Partnerships/Plymouth StateMacpherson Gregg USDA Rural DevelopmentMoran Julie North Country Farm Co-opObadia Jennifer Healthcare Without HarmPurslow Stacey NH Gleans/NH Farm to SchoolRickrode Kerry NRCS/HCCDRobinson Katelyn NCICSt. Clair Christine Small and Beginning Farmers of NHStevens Wendy ORIS/NH Farmers Market Association West Evan New Hampshire Hunger SolutionsWhite Cheri NH DOE, School Lunch ProgramWnuk Susan Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc.


March20,2015NHRoadmaptoLocalFoodsAccessforAllmeeting

Issues:Transportation–NHstatebudgetcurrentlylookingtomakecuts.

• Publictransportationschedulesaren’tconsistentandstopsaren’twherethemarketsare.

Training/CertificationRequirements–farmersneedtogetthenecessarycertificationstobeabletooffertheirfoodinplaces–i.e.GAPcertified

• Nextstep:puttogetheraprogramtogetfarmersnecessarycertifications.

Affordability–mustfindawaytodistributefoodatanaffordableprice.

• Mobilemarket–gotoareasthatareinaccessible.Renovateabus,fillwithfreshproduceavailableforsale.

GettingSNAPrecipientstothemarketischallenging.

• Low-incomeindividualsgofoodshoppingoncepermonth.• Issueishowtheymanagetheirfundsandaccessibility.• Solution:advertiseatthebeginningofthemonthtocometomarketandspendEBTfunds.

Barriersatthesystemlevel?

• Lookatsocialdeterminantsasawaytoimprovehealthyfoodaccess.• Neighborhoodmodel–Manchester• PublicHealthAdvisoryCouncils(NHDHHS)notfunded

o Communityhealthimprovementplanso Obesityprevention

• NHDOT–integratingequity

WIConlystoreatpublichousingsite?Figureoutawaytobringfoodtothem.

FundingSourcesavailable:

• USDALocalFoodPromotionProgram• USDAFarmersMarketPromotionProgram• NEW-HarvardPilgrimHealthcaregrantprogram–focusonlocalfoodaccess• LocalbankstofundSNAP/EBTset-upatFarmersMarkets

What’shappeningatCommunitylevel?Statelevel?

• Introduceshorttermsuccesses• Long-termgoal:Howcanweusethistoinformpolicyatastatelevel?• Howdowewanttoduplicateefforts?Wanttosupplement.• HEAL–roundtableforpolicy

BrainstormingIdeas:


• Peopleonpublictransit–bringthemtofarmersmarketfirst,spendtheirmoney,thengototraditionalgrocerystore.

• Collaboration–hospitals,HeadStart,healthcarefacilitiesandfarmersmarkets.• NHFarmersMarketAssociationfacebookpage

Appendix C- NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project

This survey is being administered by the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts(NHACD) under The New Hampshire Road Map to Local Foods Access for All project and is funded bya grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The NHACD aims to “promotecomprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues” in the state of NewHampshire.

The purpose of this project is to assess local food production and consumer demand within NewHampshire. Individuals, food providers, and farmers are being surveyed throughout the state to helpgauge the need, desire, and barriers associated with local food access for low-income families.

Your feedback will help us to understand possible concerns and potential benefits for improved localfood access. Your answers will be kept confidential.Thank you so much for your time and feedback.

Please feel free to contact Erin Allgood at [email protected] for more information.

Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project- Farmers

Introduction

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Farm Information

Glossary of Terms:

New Hampshire Food StampsProvides purchasing assistance for food to low- and no-income people living within the United States. Also known as SupplementalNutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in other parts of the country.

WIC FMNP - WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition ProgramProvides healthcare, food and nutritional assistance to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children less than five yearsof age and allows recipients to use their benefits at farmer's markets.

SFMNP- Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition ProgramProvides assistance to low-income seniors (at least 60 years of age) in the form of coupons to purchase eligible foods from farmers’markets and farm-stands.

1. In which county is your farm located? (Check all that apply)

Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

Sullivan

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2. What of the following do you produce on your farm? (Check all that apply)

Vegetables

Fruit

Beans/Legumes

Meat

Eggs

Grains

Maple syrup

Dairy products

Baked goods/Breads

Processed produce (pickles, jams, etc)

Other (please specify)

3. How do you sell/distribute your products? (please check the top 3 modes of distribution for your farm)

Farm stand

Farmer's market

Wholesale to distributor

Farm to School

Farm to Restaurant

Through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share


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4. If you participate in a local farmer’s market, does the market accept food stamps?

Yes

No

Not applicable, I do not sell at a farmer’s market

I don't know

5. If your local farmer's market does accept food stamps, do you participate in the program?

Yes

No


6. Do you accept food stamps at your farm stand?

Yes

No

Not applicable, I do not have a farm stand on my property

7. Do you participate in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program?

Yes

No

No, but I would like more information on this program

4



8. Did your local farmer’s market participate in the WIC Farmer’s Market Program in the past?

Yes

No

I don't know

Not applicable, I do not participate in a farmer’s market

9. Was the WIC Farmer’s Market Program beneficial to your business?

Yes

No


Not applicable, my local farmer’s market did not participate in the WIC FMNP in the past

10. Do you have CSA shares that are donated or purchased by/for low-income residents?

Yes

No

No, but I would be interested in setting up a CSA partnership with a local organization

Not applicable, I do not have a CSA program at my farm

11. Do you allow gleaning on your farm?

Yes

No

No, but I would be interested in setting up a gleaning partnership with a local organization

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12. What kind of technical or financial assistance would you like to receive in order to accept any federalprograms in the future?






13. What are the disadvantages you can see in accepting federal assistance programs?

More paperwork




14. What are the benefits you can see in accepting federal assistance programs?

Increased revenue


New market of customers to engage


15. Do you have any additional comments on the New Hampshire Food Stamp, WIC FMNP, or SFMNPprograms?

6



Additional Comments

16. May we follow up with any additional questions?

Yes

No

17. Contact Information (Optional)-- You will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to your choice ofTractor Supply, Blue Seal or Agway stores within your area.Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province -- select state --

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

7



The purpose of this project is to assess local food production and consumer demand withincommunities in New Hampshire. Individuals, food providers, and farmers are being surveyedthroughout the state to help gauge the need, desire and barriers associated with local food access.

Your feedback will help us to understand possible concerns and potential benefits for improved localfood access. Your answers will be kept confidential.

Thank you so much for your time and feedback.


Roadmap to Local Foods Access for All- Food Providers

Introduction

1



Basic Information

Glossary of Terms:

GleaningGleaning occurs when farmers intentionally leave a row unharvested, or allow people to enter a field and collect unharvested produce.Gleaning also refers to the harvesting of fruits and vegetables from farmer's markets individual’s gardens, community gardens, andcommunity orchards.

CSA- Community Supported AgricultureCommunity members purchase a membership to a local farm or group of farms and periodically receive shares of food that the farm(s)have produced; it joins the consumer and producer in a partnership that allows them to share the benefits and risks in the foods’production.

1. In which county does your organization serve/operate? (Check all that apply)

Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

Sullivan

State-wide

2. Which sector do you represent?

Food pantry

Social service agency


3. What population does your organization serve?

2



4. What types of foods are your clients most interested in? (Check all that apply)

Vegetables

Fruit

Beans/legumes

Meat

Eggs

Grains

Maple syrup

Dairy products

Baked goods/breads


Processed foods


5. Does any of the food you provide currently come from local sources?

Yes

No

Do not know

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6. If you do receive food from local farmers/growers to distribute to clients, from where do you receive it?

Through a distributor

Directly from the producers/growers

Through a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture share)

From gleaning efforts

I do not currently get any food from local sources

Not sure


7. Which of the following products would your organization be interested in receiving to distribute to yourclients from local sources ? (Check all that apply)

Vegetables

Fruit

Beans/legumes

Meat

Eggs

Grains

Maple syrup

Dairy products

Baked goods/breads


Processed foods

My customers/clients aren't interested in local foods


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8. What are the barriers, if any, that prevent your organization from buying/accepting more local food todistribute to your clients?

Lack of connections with local farmers

Lack of sufficient storage space

Lack of interest from clients/customers

Lack of refrigeration

Inconvenient to work with farmers

Cost of local food

Not applicable


9. What are your concerns, if any, regarding increasing the amount of local food that you offer to your clients?

My clients won’t be interested in local food

My clients aren’t sure how to prepare local food

My clients prefer different foods than is what available locally

My clients cannot afford the higher cost of local food

No concerns


10. What benefits, if any, do you perceive you would gain from offering more local food to your clients?

11. What disadvantages, if any, do you perceive that you would encounter from offering more local food toyour clients?

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12. What kind of assistance would you like in order to offer more local food to your clients? (Check all thatapply)

Introduction to growers

Convenient delivery




13. What kinds of information would your customers/clients like to receive regarding local foods?



Cooking classes



14. Do you think it is possible to make local food more accessible by using federal nutrition assistanceprograms? Please share your thoughts.

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Additional Comments

15. Are there any additional thoughts on the capacity of your organization to offer more local food to yourclients that you would like to share?


Yes

No

17. Contact information (Optional)-- You will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a farmer’s marketof your choice.Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town


ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

7



The purpose of this project this is to assess local food production and consumer demand withincommunities in New Hampshire. Individuals, food providers, and farmers are being surveyedthroughout the state to help gauge the need, desire and barriers associated for local food access.

Your feedback will help us to understand possible concerns and potential benefits for improved localfood access. Your answers will be kept confidential.



Road Map to Local Food Access for All Project-- Clients

Introduction

1



Basic Information

Glossary of Terms:

SNAP- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps)Federal program that provides purchasing assistance for food to low- and no-income people living within the United States.

WIC- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and ChildrenFederal program that provides healthcare, food and nutritional assistance to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women, andchildren less than five years of age.

SFMNP- Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition ProgramFederal program that provides assistance to low-income seniors (at least sixty years of age) in the form of coupons to purchase eligiblefoods from farmers’ markets and farm stands.

CSA- Community Supported AgricultureCommunity members purchase a membership to a local farm or group of farms and periodically receive shares of food that the farm(s)have produced; it joins the consumer and producer in a partnership that allows them to share the benefits and risks in the foods’production.

1. In which town do you live?

2. Of the programs listed, in which programs do you currently participate? (Check all that apply)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC)

Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Local food pantry

Got Lunch! program

School Lunch Program

School Breakfast Program

Meals on Wheels

Community dinners

Summer feeding programs

Soup kitchens

None


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3. What is your primary mode of transportation when you go food shopping?

Personal car

Bus

Bike

Taxi, ride share or carpool

Walk


4. How much do you spend per week on food? (include total amount of cash, WIC vouchers and/or foodstamps)

Less than $20

$20-$40

$40-$60

$60-$80

$80-$100

Greater than $100

5. How many people are in your household (including yourself)?Children

Adults

3



6. Is there a farmer’s market in your area?

Yes

No

Not sure

7. Do you shop at a farmer's market in your area?

Yes

No, due to the cost of local food

No, due to a lack of transportation to a farmer's market

No, the farmer's market times do not align with my schedule

Not sure

4



8. Does any of the food you currently buy come from local sources?

Yes

No

I don’t know

9. If you currently buy food from local sources, where do you get that food? (Check all that apply)




Food Pantry


I do not know


10. Are you interested in buying more local food?

Yes

No

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Benefits and Disadvantages

11. What are the benefits of eating more local food? (Check all that apply)

Healthier food

Supporting local farmers

Less processed food


12. What are the disadvantages of eating more local food? (Check all that apply)

Cost

Inconvenient to buy

Taste


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13. What kinds of information would you like to receive about local food? (Check all that apply)


Cooking classes


Information on farmer's market locations


14. What kind of program would be most effective at helping you to incorporate more local food into your dietand budget? (Check top 3 choices)

Establish a mobile market that accepts SNAP and brings food to your neighborhood

Increase in local food available at convenience stores

Increase in farmer’s markets in your area that accept SNAP

Establish farmer’s markets in your area that accept WIC

Education on how to prepare and access local food

Transportation assistance to farmer’s markets

Access to a CSA share through a local farm

Events with SNAP education, health screenings, and nutrition information


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Additional Comments

15. Are there any additional comments that you would like to share?


Yes

No

17. Contact information (Optional)-- You will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a farmer’s marketof your choice.Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town


ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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This survey is being administered by the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts(NHACD) under The New Hampshire Road Map to Local Foods Access for All project and is fundedby a grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The NHACD aims to “promotecomprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues” in the state of NewHampshire.

The purpose of this project is to assess local food production and consumer demand withincommunities in New Hampshire. Individuals, food providers, farmers, and farmers market managersare being surveyed throughout the state to help gauge the need, desire and barriers associatedwith local food access.

Your feedback will help us to understand possible concerns and potential benefits for improvedlocal food access. Your answers will be kept confidential.



Introduction

Roadmap to Local Foods Access for All- Farmers Market Managers

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Basic Information


Glossary of Terms:

New Hampshire Food StampsProvides purchasing assistance for food to low- and no-income people living within the United States. Also known as SupplementalNutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in other parts of the country.

WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition ProgramProvides healthcare, food and nutritional assistance to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children less than five yearsof age and allows recipients to use their benefits at farmer's markets. This program is not currently available in NH.

1. In which county does your farmers market operate? (Check all that apply)

Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

Sullivan

State-wide

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2. Does your market currently offer a food stamps program?

Yes

No

3. If your market does offer a food stamps program, please describe the features of your program.

4. Did your market offer the WIC Farmers Market Program when the program was offered in NH?

Yes

No

Not sure

5. Was the WIC Farmers Market Program beneficial when it was offered?

Yes

No

Not applicable - my market did not offer the WIC Farmers Market Program

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6. What are the barriers, if any, that prevent your farmers market from accepting food stamps?

Not enough resources (staff or time) to set up a EBT terminal that will accept food stamps

Not enough interest from food stamp clients

Not applicable - My market already accepts food stamp


7. What benefits, if any, do you perceive you would gain from accepting food stamps at your farmersmarket?

8. What disadvantages, if any, do you perceive that you would encounter from accepting food stamps atyour farmers market?

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9. What kind of assistance would you like in order to institute a food stamp program food at your farmersmarket? (Check all that apply)


Education on how to set up a program to accept food stamps


Assistance in marketing to food stamp clients


10. What kinds of information would you like to offer food stamp clients at farmers markets?


Cooking classes



11. Do you think it is possible to make local food more accessible by instituting a food stamp program atfarmers markets? Please share your thoughts.

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Additional Comments


12. Are there any additional thoughts on the capacity of your farmers market to institute a food stampprogram?


Yes

No

Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town


ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

14. Contact information (Optional)-- You will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a restaurant ofyour choice that features local food.

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10.68% 11

6.80% 7

7.77% 8

1.94% 2

5.83% 6

17.48% 18

22.33% 23

16.50% 17

12.62% 13

2.91% 3

Q1 In which county is your farm located?(Check all that apply)

Answered: 103 Skipped: 2

Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

Sullivan

0% 10% 20% 30%

Answer Choices Responses

Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

Sullivan

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Appendix D- NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project

Total Respondents: 103

# Other (please specify) Date

1 York, ME 11/4/2015 9:07 PM

2 York, ME 11/4/2015 9:03 PM

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72.55% 74

49.02% 50

27.45% 28

45.10% 46

47.06% 48

7.84% 8

28.43% 29

13.73% 14

12.75% 13

17.65% 18

Q2 What of the following do you produce onyour farm? (Check all that apply)


Vegetables

Fruit

Beans/Legumes

Meat

Eggs

Grains

Maple syrup

Dairy products

Bakedgoods/Breads

Processedproduce...

Other (pleasespecify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Vegetables

Fruit

Beans/Legumes

Meat

Eggs

Grains

Maple syrup

Dairy products

Baked goods/Breads


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17.65% 18



1 Other Fish 9/13/2015 2:15 PM

2 Other sunflower oil 9/11/2015 12:00 PM

3 Cider cider - fresh and hard 9/9/2015 10:25 AM

4 Honey Honey 9/9/2015 9:52 AM

5 Other Fiber 9/9/2015 9:32 AM

6 hay hay 9/9/2015 8:33 AM

7 Honey Honey 9/9/2015 8:00 AM

8 soap soap 9/4/2015 5:20 PM

9 Other mushrooms 9/4/2015 3:31 PM

10 Honey Honey 9/3/2015 7:42 AM

11 Honey honey 9/3/2015 7:24 AM

12 Honey Honey 9/2/2015 10:06 PM

13 herbs Herbs 8/10/2015 10:55 PM

14 garlic garlic 8/10/2015 9:00 PM

15 Meat soap Soap, livestock 8/10/2015 5:39 PM

16 Other ready to bake entrees 8/5/2015 2:07 PM

17 Meat Chicken, turkey, pork and beef 8/4/2015 2:19 PM

18 Honey Honey 8/4/2015 10:34 AM


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74.51% 76

64.71% 66

17.65% 18

6.86% 7

29.41% 30

41.18% 42

27.45% 28

Q3 How do you sell/distribute yourproducts? (please check the top 3 modes of

distribution for your farm)Answered: 102 Skipped: 3



1 direct wholesale to other farmers 10/9/2015 1:53 PM

2 SFMNP Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 9/17/2015 10:36 AM

3 Direct to consumer To local farm stands 9/17/2015 10:22 AM

4 Retail Store Wholesale retail store, direct selling to retail, online 9/17/2015 7:32 AM

5 Direct to consumer Wholesale wholesale-direct to consumer (coop) 9/17/2015 6:31 AM

6 Direct to consumer Word of mouth 9/12/2015 8:07 PM

Farm stand

Farmer's market

Wholesale todistributor

Farm to School

Farm toRestaurant

Through aCommunity...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Farm stand

Farmer's market

Wholesale to distributor

Farm to School

Farm to Restaurant

Through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share


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7 Direct to consumer Wholesale Farm to Hospital and Wholesale to Grocery Stores 9/12/2015 7:47 PM

8 Direct to consumer person to person 9/12/2015 12:01 AM

9 Wholesale SUPPLY FOOD PROCESSORS 9/10/2015 3:18 PM

10 Wholesale wholesale to stores 9/9/2015 11:36 AM

11 Direct to consumer website, festival, fairs 9/9/2015 9:32 AM

12 Wholesale Wholesale to Grocer 9/9/2015 9:01 AM

13 Wholesale wholesale to hospital 9/9/2015 8:29 AM

14 Direct to consumer food pantry 9/9/2015 8:00 AM

15 SFMNP Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program (USDA) 9/4/2015 3:31 PM

16 Direct to consumer This is still a bit of a problem, at my scale, which is that of an ex-CSA (81 members) organicvegetable producer in Hancock, and presently retired" looking for income, but without urnified resources. I am trying toeffect the small, local markets--they cook, cater, distribute, and serve a significant portion of the population. .

9/4/2015 1:32 PM

17 Direct to consumer direct to consumer 9/4/2015 9:56 AM

18 Wholesale wholesale 9/3/2015 9:00 AM

19 Direct to consumer Retail Store direct store deliveries (DSD) and through a Cooperative 9/3/2015 8:10 AM

20 direct to restaurants sales to restaurants 9/3/2015 7:35 AM

21 Direct to consumer Wholesale Wholesale to grocer, pyo 9/3/2015 7:16 AM

22 Retail Store grocery stores 9/2/2015 9:29 PM

23 Direct to consumer Farm store 8/11/2015 10:35 AM

24 direct to restaurants Wholesale Wholesale directly to coop and restaurants 8/10/2015 10:55 PM

25 Direct to consumer Farm Festival 8/10/2015 9:00 PM

26 Direct to consumer Internet 8/10/2015 5:33 PM

27 Retail Store a local store 8/5/2015 2:07 PM

28 Direct to consumer By ordering ahead from regular customers 8/4/2015 2:19 PM

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48.96% 47

12.50% 12

28.13% 27

10.42% 10

Q4 If you participate in a local farmer’smarket, does the market accept food

stamps?Answered: 96 Skipped: 9

Total 96

Yes

No

Notapplicable, ...

I don't know

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No


I don't know

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46.74% 43

17.39% 16

35.87% 33

Q5 If your local farmer's market does acceptfood stamps, do you participate in the

program?Answered: 92 Skipped: 13

Total 92

Yes

No

Not applicable, Ido not sell at afarmer’s market


Yes

No


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9.38% 9

66.67% 64

23.96% 23

Q6 Do you accept food stamps at your farmstand?


Total 96

Yes

No

Not applicable, Ido not have a farmstand on myproperty


Yes

No

Not applicable, I do not have a farm stand on my property

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10.31% 10

57.73% 56

31.96% 31

Q7 Do you participate in the Senior FarmersMarket Nutrition Program?


Total 97

Yes

No

No, but I wouldlike moreinformation on thisprogram


Yes

No

No, but I would like more information on this program

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36.08% 35

13.40% 13

29.90% 29

20.62% 20

Q8 Did your local farmer’s marketparticipate in the WIC Farmer’s Market

Program in the past?Answered: 97 Skipped: 8

Total 97

Yes

No

I don't know

Not applicable, Ido not participatein a farmer’smarket


Yes

No

I don't know


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31.46% 28

14.61% 13

30.34% 27

23.60% 21

Q9 Was the WIC Farmer’s Market Programbeneficial to your business?


Total 89

Yes

NoNot applicable, Ido not participatein a farmer’smarket

Not applicable, mylocal farmer’smarket did notparticipate in t...


Yes

No


Not applicable, my local farmer’s market did not participate in the WIC FMNP in the past

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15.46% 15

40.21% 39

10.31% 10

34.02% 33

Q10 Do you have CSA shares that aredonated or purchased by/for low-income

residents?Answered: 97 Skipped: 8

Total 97

Yes No No, but I wouldbe interested insetting up a CSApartnership w...

Not applicable,I do not have aCSA program atmy farm

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%


Yes

No

No, but I would be interested in setting up a CSA partnership with a local organization

Not applicable, I do not have a CSA program at my farm

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30.93% 30

56.70% 55

12.37% 12

Q11 Do you allow gleaning on your farm?Answered: 97 Skipped: 8

Total 97

Yes No No, but I would beinterested in settingup a gleaningpartnership with a...

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%


Yes

No

No, but I would be interested in setting up a gleaning partnership with a local organization

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15.22% 14

10.87% 10

58.70% 54

29.35% 27

10.87% 10

Q12 What kind of technical or financialassistance would you like to receive in

order to accept any federal programs in thefuture?




1 grants to pay staff to do book keeping/run food stamp booth 11/4/2015 9:11 PM

2 N/A not using an outlet that spomsors such programs 9/17/2015 10:32 AM

3 Already participate none, I already participate through farmers markets 9/9/2015 1:45 PM

4 N/A Self-service/Farm Stand our farm stand is self service, the markets we attend provide 9/9/2015 10:28 AM

5 Already participate It is already implemented. How about soil help or food hub help? food truck? 9/9/2015 10:07 AM

6 More information needed would want more information before getting involved 9/9/2015 8:15 AM

7 N/A Self-service/Farm Stand Our farm stand is the honor system cash or check so it wouldn't work for us 9/3/2015 9:06 AM

8 N/A Self-service/Farm Stand self service at farm stand; love the program at the markets 8/16/2015 4:17 PM

9 More information needed Assistance for my Farmer's Market to accept EBT 8/5/2015 7:25 AM

10 Already participate I run a farmers market and have done all of the above for the market 8/4/2015 1:12 PM




None, I am not interested in accepting these programs Other (please specify)

0 20 40 60 80 100 120







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61.36% 54

28.41% 25

45.45% 40

21.59% 19

Q13 What are the disadvantages you cansee in accepting federal assistance

programs?Answered: 88 Skipped: 17



1 don't want to 11/4/2015 9:01 PM

2 none 11/4/2015 8:56 PM

3 N/A None Currently not using a Farmers market. , In rhe past no problem 9/17/2015 10:32 AM

4 None none 9/9/2015 1:45 PM

5 N/A see above 9/9/2015 10:28 AM

6 Strain to farmer hard to struggle financially while paying taxes and giving food away 9/9/2015 8:15 AM

7 No credit card accepted currently only accept cash & check- no plastic. 9/4/2015 3:34 PM

8 Food is too pricey I charge too much for my food, it's worth it but pricey 9/3/2015 2:03 PM

9 N/A I make pies and jam that probably doesn't qualify 9/3/2015 10:31 AM

10 N/A People done use them at farms 9/3/2015 9:58 AM

11 N/A We would need someone to attenf our farm stand 9/3/2015 9:06 AM

12 Waste of money These programs are a waste of tax payers money. 9/3/2015 8:30 AM

13 Questions Strain to farmer If we would make the actual money needed to account for that product or wod we beasked to take lower rate? Most farmers such as oursves are close if not at low income as if it and work hard to survive

9/3/2015 6:06 AM

14 Strain to farmer people in need stealing food from the honor system farmstand 8/21/2015 5:07 PM

15 N/A We are a small operation. 8/11/2015 5:31 AM

More paperwork Length of timeforreimbursement

Unsure if therewill be abenefit to mybusiness


0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%


More paperwork




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16 Not worth it Seems like wouldn't be worth extra work involved 8/10/2015 10:58 PM

17 None don't see a disadvantage 8/10/2015 9:04 PM

18 Strain to farmer got the terminal thru a grant but when the grant trial is over, the expense will outweight the benefitsunless we get more people to use the program

8/5/2015 2:10 PM

19 Outreach Public knowledge/awareness that our market can provide good value of food's they need/want. 8/5/2015 7:25 AM

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45.98% 40

65.52% 57

50.57% 44

18.39% 16

Q14 What are the benefits you can see inaccepting federal assistance programs?




1 I live and farm in a low-income community area and want to feed my community not ship food to wealthyneighborhoods.

11/4/2015 9:11 PM

2 None none 9/17/2015 7:34 AM

3 Helping others Fair food for all people 9/16/2015 11:30 AM

4 N/A not applicable to us 9/9/2015 10:28 AM

5 Helping others Feeds the hungry 9/9/2015 10:07 AM

6 None none 9/9/2015 8:36 AM

7 more local food access My neighbors will be more likely to buy from farmstand 9/9/2015 8:03 AM

8 more local food access Stronger local food systems 9/3/2015 7:54 AM

9 N/A These are all benefits for others, but not applicable to our business since we do not want to expand 9/3/2015 7:20 AM

10 Helping others It's the right thing to do everyone deserves access to healthy food 9/2/2015 10:10 PM

11 Helping others more local food access Being able to serve a population that has little access to good food 8/21/2015 5:07 PM

12 Helping others more local food access access for all, increased local revenue 8/16/2015 4:17 PM

13 Helping others more local food access we want to get FRESH food to low-income families 8/12/2015 4:26 PM

14 Helping others more local food access Helping dispel myths about local food's/organic/farmer's markets 8/5/2015 7:25 AM

15 more local food access need more PR Need to get the word out - as it is now not too many people come to themarket and use this program now.

8/4/2015 1:12 PM

Increasedrevenue

Greaterconnection tocommunity

New market ofcustomers toengage


0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%


Increased revenue


New market of customers to engage


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16 benefits local economy Helping others more local food access Helping more people in need to eat betterand support their local economy

8/4/2015 9:41 AM

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Q15 Do you have any additional commentson the New Hampshire Food Stamp, WIC

FMNP, or SFMNP programs?Answered: 20 Skipped: 85

# Responses Date

1 Thank you for your hard work, you are doing a great thing! 11/4/2015 9:11 PM

2 keep it going 11/4/2015 9:01 PM

3 It's a good program 9/17/2015 10:32 AM

4 I participate in EBT at farmers' markets and see the benefit for many other vendors, but do not see much at my booth.I am very pleased to see the program available at markers; it is beneficial for the community and the market. It alsoallows us to engage the EBT population and discuss nutrition, ways to cook certain foods, etc. The customers I havewho use EBT are happy about the program and the match. Limiting the match to fruits and veggies increasesconsumption among a population that statistically looks it. Allows opportunities for teaching/telling about cooking,nutrition, tic. Give out recipes when match given at a time of transaction would be a plus. WIC does a good jobeducating at appointments. Handouts for EBT at markets could help do the same thing especially for seasonal or moreexotic veggies. So many possibilities. I also recognize that my background in public health is different from manyfarmers and makes me much more enthusiastic about using this as an education opportunity.

9/10/2015 3:59 PM

5 Great growth/presence over the last few years at farmers markets. 9/9/2015 10:07 AM

6 get a real job 9/9/2015 8:36 AM

7 I would like to see more people eat from farms rather than processed foods, etc. However, the majority of these guyshave no interest in good food as far as I can see. TV's and Mcdonald's..........smart phones and video games....

9/9/2015 8:15 AM

8 SFMNP has been very important to my business! 9/4/2015 3:34 PM

9 Out farm has accepted them and have not seen any use in them over the year. 9/3/2015 9:58 AM

10 Really appreciate the SFMNP. 9/3/2015 9:02 AM

11 Would like to accept SNAP in CSA. 9/3/2015 9:01 AM

12 The food sold in the grocery store is what I feed my family why should we offer more expensive food to families onthese types of programs. Food sold in the grocery store is just as safe as what is sold at a farmers market and or farmstand.

9/3/2015 8:30 AM

13 I am actually confused by terminology. Our markets have the SNAP EBT program and we participate. If I'm confusedthe customers probably are too.

9/3/2015 7:41 AM

14 As stated before, most farms in this state are not millionaires. In fact low income as well and still work very hard tosupply to our state and its customers. Many of us work three to fours jobs to survive to do what we love, which is makefood for others. We help when we can by giving hundreds of pounds to local food bank every year

9/3/2015 6:06 AM

15 SFMNP is only July and August, we are an Orchard with fruit in September and October; I am sad that the SFMNPdoes not give the senior a "choice' of produce, instead SFMNP gives a box regardless of interest

8/16/2015 4:17 PM

16 If there was a way to make it less work as farmers are so busy as it is 8/10/2015 10:58 PM

17 Wic fruit and veggie vouchers should be accepted and double counted at farmers markets 8/10/2015 6:12 PM

18 most don't apply to meat 8/5/2015 7:35 PM

19 Barriers for small business owners/farmer, etc. are mainly on the administrative side of things in my opinion. So,making these programs as accessible (to both businesses and the public) as possible will help participation increase.

8/5/2015 7:25 AM

20 The WIC program was a perfect program in that it was simple, reimbursement was great and little paperwork involved. 8/4/2015 3:19 PM

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82.22% 74

17.78% 16

Q16 May we follow up with any additionalquestions?


Total 90

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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8.33% 8

6.25% 6

9.38% 9

2.08% 2

10.42% 10

28.13% 27

14.58% 14

16.67% 16

5.21% 5

Q1 In which county does your organizationserve/operate? (Check all that apply)


Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

Sullivan

State-wide

0% 10% 20% 30%


Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

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6.25% 6

5.21% 5


Sullivan

State-wide

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48.96% 47

14.58% 14

36.46% 35

Q2 Which sector do you represent?Answered: 96 Skipped: 2

Total 96


1 All the above plus homeless shelter, soup kitchen 11/4/2015 9:14 PM

2 housing transitional housing 9/21/2015 3:17 PM

3 soup kitchen Soup Kitchen 9/21/2015 2:50 PM

4 housing transitional group home 9/21/2015 9:51 AM

5 Child care/after school Child Care 9/21/2015 8:30 AM

6 soup kitchen Family Fare is a Soup Kitchen for families with children with access to a food pantry. 9/20/2015 6:00 PM

7 organization/govt Substance Abuse Rehab 9/19/2015 6:05 PM

8 Healthcare Adult medical day program 9/17/2015 3:17 PM

9 soup kitchen soup kitchen 9/17/2015 2:37 PM

10 Child care/after school Youth After School Program 9/17/2015 12:04 PM

11 soup kitchen soup kitchen 9/16/2015 9:19 PM

12 consumer 9/13/2015 7:48 AM

13 organization/govt service club 9/11/2015 11:30 AM

14 organization/govt Sole Business 9/10/2015 4:01 PM

15 organization/govt VENDOR 9/10/2015 3:15 PM

16 soup kitchen Soup Kitchen 9/10/2015 3:01 PM

17 Healthcare Nursing Home 9/10/2015 8:54 AM

18 Healthcare health care 9/9/2015 5:16 PM

19 food program I am a chef and connect w/ss agency to offer cooking instruction 9/9/2015 12:27 PM

Food pantry

Social serviceagency


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%


Food pantry

Social service agency


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20 Child care/after school afterschool programs 9/9/2015 10:58 AM

21 food program Community Center including a Food Pantry 9/9/2015 10:14 AM

22 housing community residence 9/9/2015 9:15 AM

23 Healthcare community public health organization 9/9/2015 8:30 AM

24 Child care/after school After school 9/9/2015 8:22 AM

25 food program gilford got lunch provides grocery style bags of food 9/9/2015 8:08 AM

26 food hub food program Food Bank - central distribution and statewide programming 9/4/2015 3:01 PM

27 housing Transitional housing 9/3/2015 8:51 AM

28 housing Senior Center 9/3/2015 7:17 AM

29 food program Got Lunch Laconia delivers healthy lunch ingredients to children who during the school year qualifyfor free or reduced mealsf.

9/3/2015 3:48 AM

30 soup kitchen Soup kitchen/food pantry 9/2/2015 10:47 PM

31 food program Summer lunch program 9/2/2015 9:43 PM

32 housing Residential placement 9/2/2015 9:21 PM

33 organization/govt Nonprofit farmer to consumer 8/21/2015 12:02 PM

34 organization/govt State Agency 8/4/2015 1:18 PM

35 food hub food program Food Hub 8/4/2015 9:50 AM

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Q3 What population does your organizationserve?


# Responses Date

1 low-income 11/4/2015 9:14 PM

2 low income food challenged 10/4/2015 7:36 PM

3 specific number 10,000 9/23/2015 3:10 PM

4 specific location Derry and surounding areas 9/21/2015 6:25 PM

5 families families 9/21/2015 3:17 PM

6 All anyone who is hungry; people who are on disability & social security, veterans, working people who do not makeenough to make ends meet.

9/21/2015 2:50 PM

7 specific location Belmont, Canterbury, Chichester and Loudon NH 9/21/2015 12:25 PM

8 Mental Ill/Homeless mentally ill 9/21/2015 9:51 AM

9 children Children grades Kindergarten to 12th grade 9/21/2015 8:30 AM

10 low income Low income 9/20/2015 6:47 PM

11 children children identified through school system that need help 9/20/2015 6:00 PM

12 low income homeless and low income 9/20/2015 4:38 PM

13 All ages 2-90 9/20/2015 3:11 PM

14 Mental Ill/Homeless Homeless 9/20/2015 1:04 PM

15 specific number 3000 9/18/2015 10:12 AM

16 senior citizens 50 and older 9/17/2015 3:17 PM

17 All all ges 9/17/2015 2:37 PM

18 children Grades 6-12 9/17/2015 12:04 PM

19 low income low income, below poverty level. 9/17/2015 10:11 AM

20 low income senior citizens Senior Citizens, low income 9/17/2015 7:59 AM

21 adults Adults 9/16/2015 10:52 PM

22 specific number 26,000 9/16/2015 9:42 PM

23 All all 9/16/2015 9:19 PM

24 All all ages 9/16/2015 8:36 PM

25 families low income senior citizens Low income/elderly/families 9/16/2015 8:32 PM

26 specific location the state 9/13/2015 7:48 AM

27 All all 9/12/2015 1:33 PM

28 low income senior citizens low income and senior citizens 9/11/2015 11:30 AM

29 specific location 7towns 9/10/2015 4:31 PM

30 25+ per market 9/10/2015 4:01 PM

31 adults Mental Ill/Homeless mostly single between 30-59 with phycial or mental illness. they do not get much help 9/10/2015 3:39 PM

32 All ALL 9/10/2015 3:15 PM

33 specific number Approx. 100 9/10/2015 3:01 PM

34 specific location SAU-16 District ( Exeter, Brentwood, East Kingston, Newfields, Stratahm and Kensington 9/10/2015 1:23 PM

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36 senior citizens Geriatric 9/10/2015 8:54 AM

37 senior citizens elderly 9/9/2015 5:16 PM

38 specific location specific number Troy and Fitzwilliam. 5000 residents 9/9/2015 5:13 PM

39 All All in need of food. 9/9/2015 12:49 PM

40 low income low-income to middle-income 9/9/2015 12:27 PM

41 All all 9/9/2015 11:31 AM

42 low income senior citizens Mixed low income and elderly 9/9/2015 11:16 AM

43 All All 9/9/2015 10:58 AM


45 children low income senior citizens Seniors young kids and the working poor 9/9/2015 10:12 AM

46 specific location All of Sullivan County 9/9/2015 9:58 AM

47 families un ad under employed families 9/9/2015 9:52 AM

48 children children ages 7 thru 18 9/9/2015 9:38 AM

49 low income people in poverty 9/9/2015 9:33 AM

50 adults Mental Ill/Homeless older adults with mental illness 9/9/2015 9:15 AM

51 HIV+ HIV + 9/9/2015 9:11 AM

52 specific location any Candia resident 9/9/2015 9:11 AM

53 Mental Ill/Homeless Mentally ill 9/9/2015 8:41 AM

54 All all but focus on patients at federally qualified health centerscommunity health 9/9/2015 8:30 AM

55 children Children under 18 9/9/2015 8:22 AM

56 specific location Conway and surrounding areas 9/9/2015 8:18 AM

57 unsure of the ? Provide school reduced and free lunch children 9/9/2015 8:08 AM

58 low income Low income college students 9/9/2015 8:02 AM

59 children 11-18year olds 9/9/2015 8:01 AM

60 senior citizens specific location We serve residents of 13 local towns, including children, elders, veterans, thedisabled, etc.

9/7/2015 10:39 AM

61 specific number 8000? 9/6/2015 2:20 PM

62 low income All low income 9/4/2015 3:01 PM

63 low income low income NH residents 9/3/2015 7:03 PM

64 families any family who has a child attending one of our district's school 9/3/2015 12:58 PM

65 Mental Ill/Homeless homeless 9/3/2015 12:12 PM

66 children families Middle/High School Youth and some famliies 9/3/2015 10:59 AM

67 specific location anyone in need from Manchester, Bedford and Litchfield 9/3/2015 10:24 AM

68 All Birth to death. 9/3/2015 10:19 AM

69 low income low income and underserved 9/3/2015 9:47 AM

70 low income all ages, lower income 9/3/2015 9:05 AM

71 low income Homeless and low-income 9/3/2015 9:03 AM

72 HIV+ HIV and AIDS 9/3/2015 8:53 AM

73 children Mental Ill/Homeless Homeless women with children 9/3/2015 8:51 AM

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74 low income Undernourished demographics such as Elders, Refugees, homeless, and low income persons andfamilies.

9/3/2015 8:46 AM

75 low income Low Income, Homeless, Veterans 9/3/2015 8:32 AM

76 specific location Nashua area 9/3/2015 7:38 AM

77 low income low income youth 9/3/2015 7:30 AM

78 senior citizens seniors and disabled adults 9/3/2015 7:17 AM

79 specific location Residents of Wakefield, Brookfield and Effingham 9/3/2015 6:43 AM

80 children Children of school age 9/3/2015 3:48 AM

81 specific location Dover residents in need of food 9/3/2015 1:29 AM

82 All All ages 9/2/2015 10:47 PM

83 Mental Ill/Homeless Homeless Veterans and people with Chronical Mental illness 9/2/2015 10:11 PM

84 children School age children 9/2/2015 9:43 PM

85 specific location West Manchester 9/2/2015 9:39 PM

86 children Children 9/2/2015 9:21 PM

87 low income Farmers, consumers, low income consumers 8/21/2015 12:02 PM

88 low income Low Income 8/6/2015 11:28 AM

89 low income low income women and children 8/4/2015 1:18 PM

90 low income specific location Low income, Monadnock region 8/4/2015 10:36 AM

91 families local community members, food pantries, and we hope to reach out to more people in need by acceptingfood stamps in the future

8/4/2015 9:50 AM

92 low income Refugee, Immigrant, and SNAP/EBT users 8/4/2015 9:41 AM

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87.37% 83

80.00% 76

37.89% 36

83.16% 79

66.32% 63

46.32% 44

29.47% 28

65.26% 62

61.05% 58

Q4 What types of foods are your clientsmost interested in? (Check all that apply)


Vegetables

Fruit

Beans/legumes

Meat

Eggs

Grains

Maple syrup

Dairy products

Bakedgoods/breads

Processedproduce...

Processed foods


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%


Vegetables

Fruit

Beans/legumes

Meat

Eggs

Grains

Maple syrup

Dairy products

Baked goods/breads

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32.63% 31

45.26% 43

12.63% 12



1 low salt, sugar free 11/4/2015 9:15 PM

2 Value-added Individually-wrapped snacks: granola bars, etc. 9/17/2015 12:05 PM

3 baking goods dairy non-food items cake mix, Sugar, flour, bread they are always asking for dish soap, buttermilk, eggs paper product

9/10/2015 3:44 PM

4 canned goods dairy juice Cheese, Milk, Orange Juice, Yogurt, Waffles, Tuna/Chicken canned and Juices 9/10/2015 1:26 PM

5 fish 9/9/2015 11:18 AM

6 baking goods canned goods baking goods, canned soup and other canned goods 9/9/2015 9:53 AM

7 canned goods Value-added peanut butter and jam, staples of canned foods 9/9/2015 8:08 AM

8 Because our pantry is used intermitently, offering fresh food is difficult because of spoilage issues. 9/9/2015 8:03 AM

9 prepared foods They prefer easy to prepare food since many don't have full kitchens, or the time to cook. Many ofour customers have multiple jobs to make ends meet.

9/7/2015 10:41 AM

10 dairy FFV From the 2014 NH Hunger in America Survey - clients want more fresh fruits and vegetables and milk 9/4/2015 3:03 PM

11 Everything 9/3/2015 7:17 AM

12 non-food items Soaps, potted plants, jewelry, other locally crafted goods 8/4/2015 9:51 AM


Processed foods


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75.27% 70

9.68% 9

15.05% 14

Q5 Does any of the food you providecurrently come from local sources?


Total 93

Yes

No

Do not know


Yes

No

Do not know

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17.78% 16

51.11% 46

11.11% 10

23.33% 21

17.78% 16

1.11% 1

24.44% 22

Q6 If you do receive food from localfarmers/growers to distribute to clients,

from where do you receive it?Answered: 90 Skipped: 8



1 supermarkets 11/4/2015 9:15 PM

2 Willing Hands 10/4/2015 7:38 PM

3 Gardens Home Gardens 9/23/2015 3:12 PM

4 Food Bank NH Food Bank 9/21/2015 9:52 AM

5 Gardens Our garden at our church 9/20/2015 6:49 PM

6 Grocery Stores buy at grocery stores 9/20/2015 6:03 PM

7 Food Bank Food Bank 9/19/2015 6:07 PM

8 Food Bank manchester food bank 9/16/2015 9:21 PM

9 Gardens members gardens 9/11/2015 11:31 AM

10 Grocery Stores Local grocery store 9/10/2015 4:02 PM

11 donations I will buy some, or donation from people from member of my Church. 9/10/2015 3:49 PM

12 Grocery Stores grocery store 9/9/2015 9:13 AM

13 Food Bank NH Food Bank 9/9/2015 8:19 AM

Through a distributor Directly from the producers/growers

Through a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture share) From gleaning efforts

I do not currently get any food from local sources Not sure Other (please specify)

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200


Through a distributor



From gleaning efforts


Not sure


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14 Gardens try to grow our own 9/9/2015 8:10 AM

15 Food Bank We get all our food through the food bank 9/9/2015 8:04 AM

16 growers through a growers co-op 9/4/2015 3:03 PM

17 donations Food Bank USDA NH Food Bank, USDA and Priv.donations 9/3/2015 10:26 AM

18 Food Bank USDA USDA (TEFAP) or the NH Food Bank 9/3/2015 10:21 AM

19 Gardens Don't usually get anything but every once in a while a home gardner will drop extra tomatoes or othervegetables off

9/3/2015 7:19 AM

20 Gardens we have our own garden 9/3/2015 6:45 AM

21 Food Bank growers Local farmers & NHFoodBank 9/3/2015 1:34 AM

22 Food Bank Food Bank 9/2/2015 9:23 PM

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91.21% 83

87.91% 80

47.25% 43

67.03% 61

69.23% 63

Q7 Which of the following products wouldyour organization be interested in receiving

to distribute to your clients from localsources ? (Check all that apply)


Vegetables

Fruit

Beans/legumes

Meat

Eggs

Grains

Maple syrup

Dairy products

Bakedgoods/breads

Processedproduce...

Processed foods

Mycustomers/cl...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Vegetables

Fruit

Beans/legumes

Meat

Eggs

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49.45% 45

48.35% 44

63.74% 58

53.85% 49

43.96% 40

36.26% 33

2.20% 2

10.99% 10



1 N/A we do not distrubute food, food from NH food bank is used to off set the cost of meals here 9/21/2015 9:52 AM

2 we are always in need. i travel to FB to get fresh vegetables or i buy them 9/20/2015 6:03 PM

3 non-food items soap dish, landry soap, bath soap toilet paper, paper towels and tissue 9/10/2015 3:49 PM

4 canned items dairy juices Yogurt, Cheese, Milk, Orange Juice, Waffels, Tuna/Chicken canned and Juices 9/10/2015 1:28 PM

5 N/A we do not provide dirrect access but help connect people with locally produced resources 9/9/2015 8:31 AM

6 dairy Cheese 9/9/2015 8:24 AM

7 great idea 9/9/2015 8:10 AM

8 Fresh produce I would love to distribute fresh produce, but logistically it would be difficult. 9/9/2015 8:04 AM

9 local We'd love to distribute all local food, but may not be able to afford to. 9/7/2015 10:42 AM

10 local All of our goods are locally produced 8/4/2015 9:52 AM

Grains

Maple syrup

Dairy products

Baked goods/breads


Processed foods

My customers/clients aren't interested in local foods


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41.57% 37

35.96% 32

5.62% 5

39.33% 35

1.12% 1

48.31% 43

16.85% 15

13.48% 12

Q8 What are the barriers, if any, that preventyour organization from buying/accepting

more local food to distribute to yourclients?




1 More support I did ask some place to donate or get a lower cost for bread,can chicken or tuna 9/10/2015 4:01 PM

2 Shelf life Shelf life 9/10/2015 9:13 AM

3 Distance/Travel sometimes travel to pick up products if available 9/9/2015 10:17 AM

4 Limited budget we have a limited food budget and rely on donations 9/9/2015 9:55 AM

5 More support lack of staff 9/9/2015 9:14 AM

6 N/A Since food distribution is not the primary function of my job, the logistics of setting up and organizing a fresh fooddistribution project would be beyond my capacity.

9/9/2015 8:07 AM

7 Bad timing not so much inconvenience but timing of when product is available. SOmetimes farmers call on a fridaywith a couple of days on it. We are closed on weekends and friday is not enough time to notify agencies for a mondaypick up. Sometimes we can accept it at the end of the week andprocess it.

9/4/2015 3:07 PM

8 Shelf life the fresh food goes bad before we can distribute all of it 9/3/2015 9:51 AM

9 Bad timing our pantry meets only twice per month, so timing is hard 9/3/2015 9:09 AM

Lack of connections with local farmers Lack of sufficient storage space

Lack of interest from clients/customers Lack of refrigeration

Inconvenient to work with farmers Cost of local food Not applicable


0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180


Lack of connections with local farmers

Lack of sufficient storage space

Lack of interest from clients/customers

Lack of refrigeration

Inconvenient to work with farmers

Cost of local food

Not applicable


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10 None no barriers 9/3/2015 6:47 AM

11 More support More support working with farmers to make it easier for them 8/21/2015 12:04 PM

12 we continue to work on our barriers - we're making progress! 8/4/2015 10:43 AM

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2.33% 2

20.93% 18

2.33% 2

43.02% 37

36.05% 31

18.60% 16

Q9 What are your concerns, if any,regarding increasing the amount of local

food that you offer to your clients?Answered: 86 Skipped: 12



1 The volunteers that prepare and serve the meals do not know hoe to prepare the food or it is too labor intensive toprepare it.

9/21/2015 2:54 PM

2 Fresh food preparation As an after school program, we deal mostly in SNACKS. So, local food would have to fitright.

9/17/2015 12:07 PM

3 Lack of funds we have no income to purchase 9/16/2015 9:23 PM

4 Lack of funds depending on costs-must maintain budget 9/9/2015 5:21 PM

5 Shelf life spoilage. We do not have enough clients to move local fresh food fast enough to prevent spoilage 9/9/2015 9:55 AM

6 Shelf life If there were a local kitchen to re-purpose fresh food if we do not move it fast enough. 9/9/2015 9:44 AM

7 Lack of funds Agency that oversees the budget for this facility is fixed 9/9/2015 9:19 AM

8 Lack of funds lack of funds in which to purchase these foods, or staff to make sure that as food goes bad to get ridof it quickly

9/9/2015 9:14 AM

9 No knowledge on local although we do not dirrectly provide food, education about beneffits and cost of localfood/demystifying unprocessed food and myths about being too costly are important to focus on

9/9/2015 8:33 AM

10 Fresh food preparation we try to give info on preparation and reciepts 9/9/2015 8:14 AM

My clients won’t be interested in local food My clients aren’t sure how to prepare local food


My clients cannot afford the higher cost of local food No concerns


0 20 40 60 80 100


My clients won’t be interested in local food

My clients aren’t sure how to prepare local food


My clients cannot afford the higher cost of local food

No concerns


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11 No knowledge on local Many of our clients don't ask or care where their food comes from, it's a luxury to think offood in that way when you are poor. Our volunteers care a great deal, however.

9/7/2015 10:44 AM

12 Lack of funds Budget restraints 9/3/2015 10:29 AM

13 Fresh food preparation some clients don't want to take the time to prepare fresh foods 9/3/2015 9:51 AM

14 Lack of funds we have a limited budget supported by the church 9/3/2015 9:09 AM

15 Fresh food preparation Only some clients need more cooking skills - we are working on this. 8/4/2015 10:43 AM

16 Fresh food preparation Lack of funds No knowledge on local Regarding those currently not reached by ourefforts as a food hub, our costs are too high to support people in need by providing them local healthy food at anaffordable price. Also education about nutrition and ways to prepare food they are otherwise unfamiliar with or don'tbelieve they have the time to make.

8/4/2015 10:06 AM

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Q10 What benefits, if any, do you perceiveyou would gain from offering more local

food to your clients?Answered: 68 Skipped: 30

# Responses Date

1 Community connection Healthier health benefits, low-income people become part of the community tend to uselocal

11/4/2015 9:16 PM

2 Healthier Healthier clients healthier planet 10/4/2015 7:39 PM

3 Fresher Healthier Fresher & more nutritious 9/23/2015 3:15 PM

4 Healthier Healthy nutrition and wellness 9/21/2015 3:20 PM

5 Healthier healthier meals 9/21/2015 2:54 PM

6 Fresher Healthier Local foods are fresher and better for my clients. 9/21/2015 12:27 PM

7 Fresher Healthier Fresh food and less processed food. 9/20/2015 6:07 PM

8 Community connection community connectedness to the needs of the poor 9/20/2015 4:42 PM

9 Fresher Healthier important to be able to offer fresh, healthy choices- a lot of our clients can't afford to buy- also,some have never tried and will if we have it out for them to see- especially when we supply recipes-

9/20/2015 3:18 PM

10 Fresher More fresh produce. 9/20/2015 2:22 PM

11 Healthier Better for them 9/20/2015 1:07 PM

12 Healthier Our clients would learn to prepare and enjoy nutritious foods that are available locally. 9/19/2015 6:09 PM

13 Community connection Support local economy Staying local, being able to tell our youth participants that theproduct came directly, within miles of our location.

9/17/2015 12:07 PM

14 Fresher Fresher production, longer shelf life. 9/17/2015 10:17 AM

15 More variety More variety for our clients. 9/17/2015 8:03 AM

16 Healthier It tends to be healthier. We strive to make the healthiest food available to our clients, but some of themprefer processed foods.

9/16/2015 9:46 PM

17 Fresher Fresher food is better food 9/16/2015 9:23 PM

18 Healthier Providing healthier choices for the clients 9/16/2015 8:36 PM

19 Community connection Support local economy THey would add to the local economy and build relationshipswith producers.

9/11/2015 11:32 AM

20 None None 9/10/2015 4:36 PM

21 if we could get a card so we can give them to the store for help. 9/10/2015 4:01 PM

22 Community connection Healthier BETTER INGREDIENTS, HAPPIER PEOPLE, RELATIONSHIPS 9/10/2015 3:17 PM

23 Fresher to have fresh products 9/10/2015 3:05 PM

24 More variety The more selection, the better to help all that are involved. Some clients need low sodium or gluetinfree products. The better our supply, the more that we can give.

9/10/2015 1:32 PM

25 Healthier Support local economy healthier, supports local farms 9/10/2015 9:13 AM

26 Fresher Healthier My clients would receive better quality food, it would most likely be more tasty than the foodthey are currently offered.

9/10/2015 8:57 AM

27 Community connection Fresher Support local economy overall wellness freshness of product contribution tocommunity/local

9/9/2015 5:21 PM

28 Healthier Increase in nutritional value 9/9/2015 5:19 PM

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29 Fresher All the benefits from fresh veg. and fruits 9/9/2015 11:22 AM

30 Community connection Support local economy Clients would "know" their local supplier and possibly learnbetter eating habits.

9/9/2015 10:17 AM

31 Healthier Healthier choices 9/9/2015 9:59 AM

32 None none 9/9/2015 9:55 AM

33 Community connection Healthier Support local economy Sustainable, Supporting local economy, Healthy,connection to the local growers opening doors to gleaning

9/9/2015 9:44 AM

34 Community connection Education to clients Support local economy education to the residents of theimportance of purchasing and using locally sourced food, both for themselves and for the producer

9/9/2015 9:19 AM

35 Fresher fresh prodice are always a good thing 9/9/2015 9:14 AM

36 Healthier Access to healthier food choiced 9/9/2015 8:43 AM

37 Community connection Healthier Support local economy Connecting patients to locally sourced food wouldimprove health and strengthen the community ties and economics

9/9/2015 8:33 AM

38 Fresher Healthier Fresh food better nutrition 9/9/2015 8:26 AM

39 Donated foods 9/9/2015 8:24 AM

40 Education to clients Fresher fresh products, educate clients to grow and prepare their own food and the value ofdoing that!

9/9/2015 8:14 AM

41 Healthier They could feed their families more nutritious food. 9/9/2015 8:07 AM

42 Healthier Support local economy It supports local growers, and has to be healthier. 9/7/2015 10:44 AM

43 Healthier Support local economy Support local farmers increase good food for clients 9/6/2015 2:23 PM

44 More variety It helps us offer variety. 9/4/2015 3:07 PM

45 Fresher freshness 9/3/2015 7:06 PM

46 Fresher the fruits and vegetables would be fresh. 9/3/2015 1:01 PM

47 Fresher Support local economy Local is fresher and would help local farmers 9/3/2015 10:29 AM

48 Healthier Health benefits for our food pantry customers. 9/3/2015 10:23 AM

49 Healthier clients would have healthier diets 9/3/2015 9:51 AM

50 Healthier Support local economy it would be great to be eating healthy, local foods 9/3/2015 9:09 AM

51 Community connection It would be beneficial to our clients because they would see that the community knows andcares about the less fortunate, and that they are helping.

9/3/2015 9:08 AM

52 Healthier better nutritional value 9/3/2015 8:55 AM

53 Healthier Support local economy The health value and of course the intrinsic reward from working with localgrowers would be huge. We unfortunately are very small in size and are unable to offer much refrigeration.

9/3/2015 8:53 AM

54 Healthier Better nutrition and flavor. Less pesticides. 9/3/2015 8:50 AM

55 Community connection Fresher Healthier Local food is fresher, meaning better health benefits for clients. Italso helps to sustain the local community

9/3/2015 8:41 AM

56 Fresher Healthier The opportunity to provide them with fresh vegetables and fruits rather than canned goods.Canned fruit is often steeped in sugar and canned vegetables can be high in sodium.

9/3/2015 8:40 AM

57 Fresher More variety More variety of fresh veggies, fruits, etc. 9/3/2015 7:41 AM

58 Healthier More variety Better choices and better health for our recipients 9/3/2015 6:47 AM

59 Fresher More variety Fresh, quality, diverse, food. 9/3/2015 3:53 AM

60 Community connection It would show the pantry clients how much thevcommunity cares about helping those inneed of food.

9/3/2015 1:48 AM

61 Fresher More variety Fresher produce - more dairy - 9/2/2015 10:50 PM

62 Healthier Support local economy They will eat healthy foods plus it is important to support our local farmers 9/2/2015 10:14 PM

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63 More variety Clients would have the advantage of different foods 9/2/2015 9:45 PM

64 They love it 8/21/2015 12:04 PM

65 Fresher Healthier Support local economy Fresh, nutritional, locally sourced food. 8/6/2015 11:39 AM

66 Community connection Healthier Support local economy Health, connection to community and localfarmers/producers

8/6/2015 10:32 AM

67 Education to clients Healthier They appreciate it. They get nutrition that would not otherwise be possible. Theyare motivated to do more cooking.

8/4/2015 10:43 AM

68 All our goods are locally produced and we see a world of benefit in ensuring that they are. The greatest benefits to ourarea would be making them more accessible to people in need via food stamps etc.

8/4/2015 10:06 AM

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Q11 What disadvantages, if any, do youperceive that you would encounter fromoffering more local food to your clients?


# Responses Date

1 None None 10/4/2015 7:39 PM

2 Space/Storage Eventually, not enough refrigerator space 9/23/2015 3:15 PM

3 None none 9/21/2015 3:20 PM

4 None none 9/21/2015 2:54 PM

5 None None 9/21/2015 12:27 PM

6 Cost Costs 9/20/2015 6:07 PM

7 Flexibility/Accessibility We're open Tues & Wed so can only take perishable product on certain days 9/20/2015 3:18 PM

8 Space/Storage refrigeration 9/20/2015 2:22 PM

9 Clients not interested Clients don't eat much fresh veggies 9/20/2015 1:07 PM

10 Space/Storage Storage 9/18/2015 10:15 AM

11 None None. 9/17/2015 12:07 PM

12 None None 9/17/2015 10:17 AM

13 None None 9/17/2015 8:03 AM

14 Space/Storage Very few disadvantages. With fresh produce, proper storage can be an issue. 9/16/2015 9:46 PM

15 None None 9/16/2015 9:23 PM

16 Flexibility/Accessibility Getting the local food to the food pantry 9/16/2015 8:36 PM

17 Lack of food knowledge Space/Storage The lack of cooking skills and food storage in clients homes. 9/11/2015 11:32 AM

18 None None 9/10/2015 4:36 PM

19 Flexibility/Accessibility trying to keep record to show why they need help. Some of them have to walk and havehard time to afford to have someone to take them to the store.

9/10/2015 4:01 PM

20 Cost PRICING 9/10/2015 3:17 PM

21 None None 9/10/2015 3:05 PM

22 Space/Storage Spoilage/Food waste The parishables maybe a concern because we are limited in that area ofhow much we can fit in it at once.

9/10/2015 1:32 PM

23 Spoilage/Food waste shelf life if not not use all 9/10/2015 9:13 AM

24 Cost I work for a large for-profit healthcare company. We would have to get approval and funding to be able toprovide more local food.

9/10/2015 8:57 AM

25 None none 9/9/2015 5:21 PM

26 Lack of food knowledge Clients not sure how to prepare certain foods. ie: Eggplant? No thanks, my son is allergicto eggs.

9/9/2015 5:19 PM

27 Flexibility/Accessibility Space/Storage Not much room and limited hours 9/9/2015 11:22 AM

28 None None 9/9/2015 9:59 AM

29 Spoilage/Food waste waste of food due to spoilage 9/9/2015 9:55 AM

30 None None 9/9/2015 9:44 AM

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31 Cost Space/Storage increased cost, inability to use all of the products in a timely fashion due to limited storagecapacity

9/9/2015 9:19 AM

32 Lack of time/staff the amount of work vs lack of staff in which our agency has to devote to food 9/9/2015 9:14 AM

33 Spoilage/Food waste high spoilage rate 9/9/2015 9:13 AM

34 None None 9/9/2015 8:43 AM

35 Space/Storage Storage if received too far in advance of the food pantry and/or dinner 9/9/2015 8:26 AM

36 Cost non if affordable 9/9/2015 8:14 AM

37 Spoilage/Food waste spoilage issues. 9/9/2015 8:07 AM

38 None None 9/7/2015 10:44 AM

39 Space/Storage None, except storage 9/6/2015 2:23 PM

40 Lack of food knowledge Space/Storage If it is a food that the population is unfamiliar with or does not know howto store or use the agencies may not take it.

9/4/2015 3:07 PM

41 Flexibility/Accessibility Space/Storage more work to pick-up food and store it 9/3/2015 7:06 PM

42 None no disadvantages 9/3/2015 1:01 PM

43 Cost Space/Storage cost and storage limitations 9/3/2015 10:29 AM

44 None None 9/3/2015 10:23 AM

45 Spoilage/Food waste Food might be wasted or spoil. 9/3/2015 9:51 AM

46 Cost I'm afraid we couldn't afford to do it. 9/3/2015 9:09 AM

47 None I don't see any disadvantages if providing food from local sources. 9/3/2015 9:08 AM

48 Space/Storage refrigeration at the pantry 9/3/2015 8:55 AM

49 Cost Price. 9/3/2015 8:50 AM

50 Cost None, other than the cost associated with purchasing local foods 9/3/2015 8:41 AM

51 Not a disadvantage but we would have to be more vigilant about getting the fresh food out first. 9/3/2015 8:40 AM

52 None None 9/3/2015 7:41 AM

53 Spoilage/Food waste If we were to receive too much it could result in waste 9/3/2015 6:47 AM

54 Space/Storage Storage and refrigeration 9/3/2015 3:53 AM

55 None Can't think of any. 9/3/2015 1:48 AM

56 Space/Storage Proper cold storage 9/2/2015 10:50 PM

57 Cost The Cost. We are Non- profit. 9/2/2015 10:14 PM

58 Cost Cost 9/2/2015 9:46 PM

59 Cost Space/Storage May not be able to afford food. Our lack of storage and refrigeration. 9/2/2015 9:45 PM

60 Flexibility/Accessibility Inconsistent supply - zucchini glut and no protein, for example 8/21/2015 12:04 PM

61 None none We would be thrilled to have more local foods donated to our food pantry to offer our low income clients. 8/6/2015 11:39 AM

62 Flexibility/Accessibility Space/Storage Spoilage/Food waste It is so seasonal! We don't have the capacity topreserve our gleaned produce, so we can offer a brief seasonal bounty, then we are back to very little local produce.We need infrastructure!

8/4/2015 10:43 AM

63 Cost We offer all local goods but the prices are of some concern. Accepting food stamps would alleviate some costto less affluent community members.

8/4/2015 10:06 AM

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39.24% 31

69.62% 55

49.37% 39

18.99% 15

11.39% 9

Q12 What kind of assistance would you likein order to offer more local food to your

clients? (Check all that apply)Answered: 79 Skipped: 19



1 we have a truck to pick up donated items 11/4/2015 9:17 PM

2 None NONE 9/10/2015 3:17 PM

3 Educ: benefits of local educating clients to benefits of local food... 9/9/2015 5:29 PM

4 Educ: food prep/storage education on proper storage and meal prep and menues 9/9/2015 8:16 AM

5 More support more help setting up a program. 9/9/2015 8:08 AM

6 More funding Money to pay for it. The majority of our local seasonal food is donated to us by localfarmers/gardeners.

9/7/2015 10:45 AM

7 More funding funding 9/3/2015 7:20 AM

8 Reduced prices Reduce cost. Fresh foods are expensive 9/2/2015 10:16 PM

9 Increased accessibility Anything that would increase accessibility for those who can't afford high quality localproduce and local goods

8/4/2015 10:15 AM

Introduction to growers Convenient delivery Increased storage space or refrigeration

Increased interest from clients/customers Other (please specify)

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Introduction to growers

Convenient delivery




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50.70% 36

23.94% 17

39.44% 28

81.69% 58

7.04% 5

Q13 What kinds of information would yourcustomers/clients like to receive regarding

local foods?Answered: 71 Skipped: 27



1 Source None needed really. As I mentioned we provide "snack" items, so there isn't much for our youth participantsto learn, other than where it came from and appreciating that information.

9/17/2015 12:08 PM

2 great ideas to become more self sufficient 9/9/2015 8:16 AM

3 we have not done an assessment to determine what the end user needs, however, we have the capacity to provide allof the above

9/4/2015 3:09 PM

4 the food already prepared forthem 9/3/2015 9:52 AM

5 None 9/3/2015 8:43 AM

Nutrition information and education Marketing/promotional materials Cooking classes

Recipes on how to prepare local foods Other (please specify)

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140




Cooking classes



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Q14 Do you think it is possible to makelocal food more accessible by using federal

nutrition assistance programs? Pleaseshare your thoughts.


# Responses Date

1 Yes yes 11/4/2015 9:17 PM

2 Not sure I would hope so, but I wouldn't hold my breath 10/4/2015 7:40 PM

3 Not sure I have no idea 9/23/2015 3:17 PM

4 Yes yes, it should be a given. 9/21/2015 3:21 PM

5 Yes Yes. 9/21/2015 12:30 PM

6 Yes Yes. However, I am not familiar with the nutrition program. 9/20/2015 6:09 PM

7 Yes yes, it would be nice to offer healthier options than we often receive - rather than sugary 9/20/2015 3:20 PM

8 Not sure Unsure 9/20/2015 2:23 PM

9 Not sure Not sure 9/18/2015 10:16 AM

10 Not sure I don't know. 9/17/2015 12:08 PM

11 Yes Yes, EBT cards especially for farmers market use only. 9/17/2015 10:22 AM

12 Yes Yes 9/17/2015 8:04 AM

13 Not sure Don't know the answer to that. 9/16/2015 9:47 PM

14 Yes I think it would be a great help 9/16/2015 9:24 PM

15 Not sure Not sure. Seems like it would work better to keep it at the local level and work with local farmers 9/16/2015 8:39 PM

16 Yes Sure 9/12/2015 1:44 PM

17 Yes Yes. EBt at farmer's markets has been great 9/11/2015 11:32 AM

18 No No 9/10/2015 4:37 PM

19 Yes Absolutely, with constant assistance and education in sullivan county. 9/10/2015 4:02 PM

20 Yes that would be most helpful 9/10/2015 3:08 PM

21 Yes Yes because these programs provided information that we may not have to help these families make betterchoices of selecting their foods and not have the fear of not knowing how to prepare them. Knowledge opens up doorsand gives these families the freedom to help themselves.

9/10/2015 1:37 PM

22 Yes yes 9/10/2015 9:13 AM

23 Yes YES! Most of my clients are funded through Medicaid/medicare. If there was more government support we maybe able to offer these items to my clients.

9/10/2015 8:58 AM

24 Yes yes, by offering and promoting federally assisted programs-awareness will be raised..foods would be moreaccessible..domino effect

9/9/2015 5:29 PM

25 Yes Yes, the program needs to connect food pantries with farmers or just people with large gardens 9/9/2015 11:25 AM

26 Probably not Not necessarily, where we are located it's a catch 22-- we are the Northern most point of our county,and often "forgotten" due to our smaller population

9/9/2015 10:18 AM

27 Yes Yes anything is possible 9/9/2015 10:00 AM

28 Not sure I am not sure as I am not familiar with the program 9/9/2015 9:56 AM

29 Not sure Unsure 9/9/2015 9:45 AM

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30 Everyone in the community would benefit, the receiver as well as the producer, if this were possible. 9/9/2015 9:21 AM

31 Yes yes 9/9/2015 8:34 AM

32 Not sure Not sure what this would entail but it would be fabulous if programs could be put together to help thegrowers and the pantries

9/9/2015 8:27 AM

33 Yes Yes 9/9/2015 8:25 AM

34 Talk with your local growers, they are always willing to try to help! 9/9/2015 8:16 AM

35 Yes That would be a win win situation. Supporting local growers while offering nutritious, fresh farm produce wouldbe optimum.

9/9/2015 8:08 AM

36 Not sure I have no idea. If so, I hope it's not like the SNAP program which is a mess, and poorly administered. 9/7/2015 10:45 AM

37 Not the child nutrition programs. The Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives grants and FMPP grants are promisingareas to get more local fresh food to families. The reimbursement rates in the child nutrition programs make it verydifficult without additional private funding to augment the cost. Also, volume in NH is an issue.

9/4/2015 3:09 PM

38 Not sure I don't know 9/3/2015 1:02 PM

39 I dollar for dollar people could get a substantial amount for their limited food resource dollars. 9/3/2015 10:24 AM

40 Not sure I'm not sure how that would work, but I think it would be a great idea for everyone! 9/3/2015 9:10 AM

41 Not sure Not sure but I would love it 9/3/2015 8:57 AM

42 Probably not Wben does federal regulation EVER help ? Local food only needs local help with only subsidiarityfrom the government.

9/3/2015 8:56 AM

43 Not sure I do not know enough about the federal nutrition programs. Our childcare center is extremely fortunate tobe able to partner with the USDA but I do not work directly with them.

9/3/2015 8:54 AM

44 Yes Yes! I do not know the complete ins and outs of the federal nutrition program but it would have to start with localfarms and grocers being financially supported by the program in order to be able to offer their products either free or ata reduced cost to food pantries and clients

9/3/2015 8:44 AM

45 Yes Absolutely, I think it is imperative to do so because otherwise we set up a separate nutrition standard for thoseliving in poverty and then blame low-income people for their poor health when they've only been granted access tocarb dense high sodium low nutritional value foods.

9/3/2015 8:43 AM

46 Not sure Don't know 9/3/2015 7:42 AM

47 Yes yes 9/3/2015 7:20 AM

48 Use of SNAP at local farmer market in Wakefield 9/3/2015 6:47 AM

49 Not sure To answer this question, I would have to be made aware of the government regulations and red tapeinvolved.

9/3/2015 3:55 AM

50 Yes Yes. We receive USDA Commidities 6 months a year. It would allow us to provide more food in the off months. 9/3/2015 1:53 AM

51 Yes Yes. The clients will be able to afford as most of them are on a limited income 9/2/2015 10:16 PM

52 Not sure Not sure 9/2/2015 9:47 PM

53 Yes Yes! I wish we had WIC at farmers markets in NH - people (customers) ask about it all the time - they miss it! 8/21/2015 12:04 PM

54 Probably Possibly 8/6/2015 11:40 AM

55 Yes Yes. With incentives, local foods become more affordable and accessible. 8/6/2015 10:33 AM

56 Yes Yes. It's already being demonstrated through Granite State Market Match. I am sure there can be even moreways to use the program to support local producers and eaters.

8/4/2015 10:45 AM

57 Yes Yes. Absolutely. Paired with the right kind of education and assistance with improving nutritional standards, foodstamps and other ways of cutting costs for those in poverty would make all the difference in increasing accessibility tothe community at large.

8/4/2015 10:15 AM

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Q15 Are there any additional thoughts onthe capacity of your organization to offermore local food to your clients that you

would like to share?Answered: 31 Skipped: 67

# Responses Date

1 Space/Storage Our clients love local foods. Our problem would be needing more space and refrigeration. 9/21/2015 12:32 PM

2 We prepare and serve all of the clients at this facility. 9/17/2015 3:22 PM

3 No Nothing comes to mind. 9/17/2015 12:09 PM

4 Space/Storage Small refrigerator and freezer. Limits ability to distribute more food. 9/17/2015 8:06 AM

5 Accessibility As the survey alludes to in an earlier question, getting food from local growers to the pantry hasproven to be the greatest challenge for us.

9/16/2015 9:50 PM

6 No No 9/10/2015 4:44 PM

7 I own a fudge business. Aside from butter and maple syrup there are no other local sources. 9/10/2015 4:03 PM

8 Sufficient supply We do pretty well in the summer months, but less in the Winter, except what we order from theNH Food Bank

9/10/2015 3:11 PM

9 No no 9/10/2015 9:13 AM

10 The company would have to know how doing this will benefit the shareholders. They are all about cutting cost. 9/10/2015 9:01 AM

11 Space/Storage We have a very small area for our food pantry with no space for additional refrigeration. If we getfresh local foods, we need to get it often to keep it fresh.

9/9/2015 5:32 PM

12 Most of our local farmers/ citizens try to share the "extras" from their gardens with our Food Pantry to be able to offerthem to our clients.

9/9/2015 10:20 AM

13 No No, we have the space 9/9/2015 10:01 AM

14 We currently receiving support from Willing Hands for which we are very grateful for. 9/9/2015 9:23 AM

15 Thank You for all you do! 9/9/2015 8:18 AM

16 We are happy that the food bank and Manchester Community College are in partnership to serve the low incomestudent population.

9/9/2015 8:09 AM

17 No no 9/3/2015 1:15 PM

18 We do offer fresh every week. There is always room for improvement. 9/3/2015 10:26 AM

19 This year we started an urban garden program at the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter.. we grow herbs and vegetableto use in the soup kitchen and distribute in the food pantry

9/3/2015 9:17 AM

20 We are ready. 9/3/2015 8:59 AM

21 No None come to mind. 9/3/2015 8:44 AM

22 No None 9/3/2015 7:43 AM

23 No no 9/3/2015 3:56 AM

24 Accessibility Space/Storage Having the local food delivered and more refrigeration to store the food. 9/3/2015 1:59 AM

25 No None 9/2/2015 10:16 PM

26 Cost Sufficient supply Cost is the biggest issue. Obtaining a sufficient supply. Getting kid friendly foods in the 10weeks of summer vacation from school.

9/2/2015 9:51 PM

27 Funding Our organization could do more if we had more paid staff - I've really loved the work of NH Gleans andWholesome Wave and similar organizations but we could all use more administrative support - the backbone stuff thatisn't exciting for funders but makes these efforts successful and efficient.

8/21/2015 12:06 PM

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28 We would be happy to receive additional donations from local sources. 8/6/2015 11:40 AM

29 Sustainability Important projects that are grant funded are not always sustainable--building sustainability into projectmodels is vital.

8/6/2015 10:41 AM

30 Space/Storage We have a 2 year old gleaning program and continue to increase our offerings of local produce. Westill have a long way to go, building relationships with farmers, educating clients, but most challenging, finding ways topreserve food so that the short season can impact clients further through the year.

8/4/2015 10:48 AM

31 Cost There is much room to improve in the way of cost incentives and educational outreach for the local community.Any help we can get would be most beneficial to our efforts.

8/4/2015 10:29 AM

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76.92% 60

23.08% 18



Total 78

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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Q1 In which town do you live?Answered: 75 Skipped: 3

# Responses Date

1 Meredith 11/15/2015 12:02 PM

2 Meredith 11/15/2015 12:00 PM

3 Winnisquam 11/15/2015 11:52 AM

4 Laconia 11/15/2015 11:46 AM

5 Laconia 11/15/2015 11:42 AM

6 Gilford 11/15/2015 11:32 AM

7 New Hampton 11/15/2015 11:28 AM

8 Concord 11/15/2015 11:22 AM

9 Concord 11/15/2015 11:17 AM

10 Concord 11/15/2015 11:08 AM

11 Pencook 11/15/2015 11:02 AM

12 Concord 11/15/2015 10:57 AM

13 Nashua 11/4/2015 8:48 PM

14 Nashua 11/4/2015 8:44 PM

15 Nashua 11/4/2015 8:39 PM

16 Nashua 11/4/2015 8:35 PM

17 Nasua 11/4/2015 8:30 PM

18 Rollingsford 11/4/2015 8:26 PM

19 Rochester 11/4/2015 8:22 PM

20 Farmington 11/4/2015 8:18 PM

21 Woodstock NH 10/26/2015 1:16 PM

22 North Woodstock 10/26/2015 1:14 PM

23 Campton 10/26/2015 1:12 PM

24 Ashland 10/26/2015 1:10 PM

25 Plymouth 10/26/2015 1:04 PM

26 Woodstock 10/26/2015 1:01 PM

27 Rumney 10/26/2015 12:56 PM

28 Holderness 10/26/2015 12:53 PM

29 Warner 10/26/2015 12:51 PM

30 Bristol 10/26/2015 12:47 PM

31 plymouth 10/26/2015 12:40 PM

32 plymouth 10/26/2015 12:03 PM

33 plymouth 10/26/2015 11:58 AM

34 SOUTH BERWICK MAINE 10/13/2015 7:39 PM

35 Greenfield 10/9/2015 1:48 PM

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36 Peterborough 10/9/2015 1:46 PM






42 Temple 10/9/2015 1:22 PM

43 Bennington 10/9/2015 1:21 PM



46 Bennington 10/9/2015 1:13 PM

47 Bennington 10/9/2015 1:08 PM

48 Francestown 9/30/2015 12:47 PM

49 Hillsborough 9/30/2015 12:43 PM


51 Washington 9/30/2015 12:40 PM




55 Deering 9/30/2015 12:29 PM








63 Deering 9/30/2015 12:04 PM


65 Hillsborough 9/30/2015 11:55 AM




69 Hillsboro 9/30/2015 9:34 AM

70 Boscawen 9/25/2015 12:39 PM

71 Exeter, NH 9/17/2015 11:56 AM

72 Cape Neddick (ME) 9/16/2015 8:24 PM

73 Dover 9/16/2015 8:16 PM



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37.66% 29

11.69% 9

3.90% 3

70.13% 54

5.19% 4

15.58% 12

Q2 Of the programs listed, in whichprograms do you currently participate?

(Check all that apply)Answered: 77 Skipped: 1

SupplementalNutrition...

Women, Infantand Children...

SeniorFarmer’s Mar...

Local foodpantry

Got Lunch!program

School LunchProgram

SchoolBreakfast...

Meals on Wheels

Communitydinners

Summer feedingprograms

Soup kitchens

None


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC)

Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Local food pantry

Got Lunch! program

School Lunch Program

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11.69% 9

3.90% 3

12.99% 10

2.60% 2

10.39% 8

9.09% 7

6.49% 5



1 EBT 11/4/2015 8:26 PM

2 eating with friends and family 10/26/2015 12:47 PM

3 a) not enough permits for SNAP b) can't get to senior famer's market c) occasionally free center meals d) haven'tsigned up for meals on wheels

10/26/2015 12:40 PM

4 SNAP Food stamps - $16.00 per month 10/9/2015 1:38 PM

5 community suppers 10/9/2015 1:15 PM

School Breakfast Program

Meals on Wheels

Community dinners

Summer feeding programs

Soup kitchens

None


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80.52% 62

2.60% 2

2.60% 2

3.90% 3

1.30% 1

9.09% 7

Q3 What is your primary mode oftransportation when you go food shopping?


Total 77


1 Carpool friends 11/15/2015 12:00 PM

2 Carpool Bus, taxi, ride share, walk 11/4/2015 8:50 PM

3 bus Carpool take, ride share or carpool. or senior bus 10/26/2015 1:10 PM

4 Carpool Walk taxi, ride share or carpool. or walk. 10/26/2015 12:51 PM

5 Carpool Walk taxi, ride share, or carpool. or walk. 10/26/2015 12:48 PM

6 Agency transport agency transport 10/9/2015 1:15 PM

7 Carpool Friends 9/25/2015 12:39 PM

Personal car

Bus

Bike

Taxi, rideshare or...

Walk


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Personal car

Bus

Bike

Taxi, ride share or carpool

Walk


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10.39% 8

20.78% 16

27.27% 21

16.88% 13

12.99% 10

11.69% 9

Q4 How much do you spend per week onfood? (include total amount of cash, WIC

vouchers and/or food stamps)Answered: 77 Skipped: 1

Total 77

Less than $20

$20-$40

$40-$60

$60-$80

$80-$100

Greater than $100


Less than $20

$20-$40

$40-$60

$60-$80

$80-$100

Greater than $100

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1 54 37

2 134 77

Q5 How many people are in your household(including yourself)?



# Children Date

1 1 11/15/2015 11:46 AM

2 1 11/15/2015 11:29 AM

3 1 11/15/2015 11:08 AM

4 1 11/15/2015 11:02 AM

5 2 11/15/2015 10:58 AM

6 1 11/4/2015 8:45 PM

7 2 11/4/2015 8:27 PM

8 1 11/4/2015 8:23 PM

9 1 10/26/2015 1:12 PM

10 2 10/26/2015 1:04 PM

11 2 10/26/2015 12:56 PM

12 1 10/26/2015 12:53 PM

13 2 10/26/2015 12:48 PM

14 1 10/26/2015 12:03 PM

15 1 10/9/2015 1:46 PM

16 1 10/9/2015 1:45 PM

17 3 10/9/2015 1:43 PM

18 1 10/9/2015 1:23 PM

19 0 10/9/2015 1:15 PM

Children Adults0

0.4

0.8

1.2

1.6

2

Answer Choices Average Number Total Number Responses

Children

Adults

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20 0 10/9/2015 1:13 PM

21 0 10/9/2015 1:09 PM

22 2 9/30/2015 12:47 PM

23 3 9/30/2015 12:44 PM

24 2 9/30/2015 12:33 PM

25 2 9/30/2015 12:29 PM

26 1 9/30/2015 12:25 PM

27 1 9/30/2015 12:22 PM

28 0 9/30/2015 12:20 PM

29 3 9/30/2015 12:17 PM

30 2 9/30/2015 12:08 PM

31 1 9/30/2015 12:02 PM

32 2 9/30/2015 11:56 AM

33 2 9/30/2015 11:53 AM

34 5 9/30/2015 11:50 AM

35 1 9/25/2015 12:39 PM

36 0 9/16/2015 8:25 PM

37 2 9/11/2015 1:31 PM

# Adults Date

1 1 11/15/2015 12:03 PM

2 1 11/15/2015 12:00 PM

3 2 11/15/2015 11:57 AM

4 1 11/15/2015 11:52 AM

5 1 11/15/2015 11:46 AM

6 1 11/15/2015 11:43 AM

7 1 11/15/2015 11:32 AM

8 1 11/15/2015 11:29 AM

9 3 11/15/2015 11:23 AM

10 1 11/15/2015 11:18 AM

11 1 11/15/2015 11:08 AM

12 2 11/15/2015 11:02 AM

13 2 11/15/2015 10:58 AM

14 2 11/15/2015 10:49 AM

15 4 11/4/2015 8:50 PM

16 2 11/4/2015 8:45 PM

17 2 11/4/2015 8:39 PM

18 2 11/4/2015 8:35 PM

19 1 11/4/2015 8:30 PM

20 2 11/4/2015 8:27 PM

21 3 11/4/2015 8:23 PM

22 5 10/26/2015 1:16 PM

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23 1 10/26/2015 1:14 PM

24 2 10/26/2015 1:12 PM

25 1 10/26/2015 1:10 PM

26 2 10/26/2015 1:04 PM

27 1 10/26/2015 1:01 PM

28 2 10/26/2015 12:56 PM

29 1 10/26/2015 12:53 PM

30 1 10/26/2015 12:51 PM

31 1 10/26/2015 12:48 PM

32 1 10/26/2015 12:40 PM

33 1 10/26/2015 12:03 PM

34 1 10/26/2015 11:58 AM

35 1 10/13/2015 7:40 PM

36 1 10/9/2015 1:48 PM

37 1 10/9/2015 1:46 PM

38 1 10/9/2015 1:45 PM

39 1 10/9/2015 1:43 PM

40 2 10/9/2015 1:42 PM

41 1 10/9/2015 1:40 PM

42 1 10/9/2015 1:38 PM

43 2 10/9/2015 1:23 PM

44 3 10/9/2015 1:21 PM

45 1 10/9/2015 1:19 PM

46 1 10/9/2015 1:15 PM

47 1 10/9/2015 1:13 PM

48 1 10/9/2015 1:09 PM

49 1 9/30/2015 12:47 PM

50 2 9/30/2015 12:44 PM

51 2 9/30/2015 12:41 PM

52 2 9/30/2015 12:40 PM

53 2 9/30/2015 12:37 PM

54 2 9/30/2015 12:35 PM

55 2 9/30/2015 12:33 PM

56 2 9/30/2015 12:29 PM

57 3 9/30/2015 12:27 PM

58 3 9/30/2015 12:25 PM

59 3 9/30/2015 12:22 PM

60 2 9/30/2015 12:20 PM

61 2 9/30/2015 12:17 PM

62 2 9/30/2015 12:13 PM

63 2 9/30/2015 12:08 PM

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64 3 9/30/2015 12:04 PM

65 1 9/30/2015 12:02 PM

66 2 9/30/2015 11:56 AM

67 5 9/30/2015 11:53 AM

68 2 9/30/2015 11:50 AM

69 3 9/30/2015 11:47 AM

70 1 9/30/2015 9:34 AM

71 2 9/25/2015 12:39 PM

72 1 9/25/2015 12:27 PM

73 1 9/17/2015 11:57 AM

74 1 9/16/2015 8:25 PM

75 2 9/16/2015 8:17 PM

76 2 9/13/2015 12:59 PM

77 2 9/11/2015 1:31 PM

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83.12% 64

6.49% 5

10.39% 8

Q6 Is there a farmer’s market in your area?Answered: 77 Skipped: 1

Total 77

Yes No Not sure

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Not sure

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38.16% 29

25.00% 19

10.53% 8

15.79% 12

10.53% 8

Q7 Do you shop at a farmer's market in yourarea?


Total 76

Yes

No, due to thecost of loca...

No, due to alack of...

No, thefarmer's mar...

Not sure

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%


Yes

No, due to the cost of local food

No, due to a lack of transportation to a farmer's market

No, the farmer's market times do not align with my schedule

Not sure

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59.74% 46

15.58% 12

24.68% 19

Q8 Does any of the food you currently buycome from local sources?


Total 77

Yes No I don’t know0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%


Yes

No

I don’t know

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54.79% 40

35.62% 26

2.74% 2

53.42% 39

2.74% 2

4.11% 3

8.22% 6

Q9 If you currently buy food from localsources, where do you get that food?

(Check all that apply)Answered: 73 Skipped: 5



1 Farmers markets 11/15/2015 11:47 AM

2 farmers markets 11/4/2015 8:45 PM

3 market basket, Hannafords 11/4/2015 8:31 PM

4 no answer (left blank) 10/26/2015 1:01 PM

5 Farmer's Market Farmer's Market 9/17/2015 11:58 AM

6 Farmer's Market Farmer's market 9/16/2015 8:27 PM


Directly fromthe...

Through a CSA(Community...

Food Pantry

I do notcurrently ge...

I do not know


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%





Food Pantry


I do not know


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92.11% 70

7.89% 6

Q10 Are you interested in buying more localfood?


Total 76

Yes No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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83.12% 64

83.12% 64

63.64% 49

11.69% 9

Q11 What are the benefits of eating morelocal food? (Check all that apply)




1 More economical my budget 11/15/2015 11:53 AM

2 Fresher fresh food 11/15/2015 11:18 AM

3 Better quality no transportation cost 11/15/2015 10:50 AM

4 Healthier doctor recommendation 11/4/2015 8:40 PM

5 Better quality Fresher better quality and fresher foods 10/26/2015 12:01 PM

6 More economical less resources used for transport 10/9/2015 1:16 PM

7 Healthier Food is more nutrient dense 9/30/2015 12:15 PM

8 Fresher Fresh 9/30/2015 11:51 AM

9 More variety Items not in stores 9/25/2015 12:40 PM

Healthier food

Supportinglocal farmers

Less processedfood


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%


Healthier food

Supporting local farmers

Less processed food


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79.17% 57

16.67% 12

8.33% 6

16.67% 12

Q12 What are the disadvantages of eatingmore local food? (Check all that apply)




1 None none 11/15/2015 11:53 AM

2 Seasonal (varying) limited availability of produce 11/15/2015 11:09 AM

3 Seasonal (varying) seasonal 11/15/2015 10:50 AM

4 None none 11/4/2015 8:40 PM

5 None none 11/4/2015 8:19 PM

6 Inconvenient to buy Seasonal (varying) inconvenient to buy, only once a week/seasonal 10/26/2015 12:58 PM

7 Access access 10/26/2015 12:49 PM

8 Seasonal (varying) not available year round here 10/26/2015 12:01 PM

9 Cost can be costly 10/9/2015 1:47 PM

10 Seasonal (varying) Availability 10/9/2015 1:42 PM

11 Seasonal (varying) Seasonal 9/30/2015 12:30 PM

12 Access Location 9/25/2015 12:40 PM

Cost

Inconvenientto buy

Taste


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%


Cost

Inconvenient to buy

Taste


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43.48% 30

27.54% 19

50.72% 35

60.87% 42

11.59% 8

Q13 What kinds of information would youlike to receive about local food? (Check all

that apply)Answered: 69 Skipped: 9



1 More food stamps to go local or more SSDI 11/15/2015 12:04 PM

2 how to use snap with it 11/15/2015 11:11 AM

3 any voucher programs 11/15/2015 11:03 AM

4 Better transportation Senior programs more senior programs and transportation 10/26/2015 1:11 PM

5 More access to fresh food more fresh foods at pantries 10/26/2015 12:55 PM

6 More access to fresh food More information more information and more locations 10/26/2015 12:50 PM

7 Better transportation Cost older people like me- need help with transportation and cost is too high 10/26/2015 12:43 PM

8 More access to fresh food Where to buy 9/30/2015 12:18 PM

Nutritioninformationand education

Cookingclasses

Recipes onhow toprepare localfood

Informationon farmer'smarketlocations

Other(pleasespecify)

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%



Cooking classes


Information on farmer's market locations


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54.17% 39

47.22% 34

34.72% 25

13.89% 10

25.00% 18

34.72% 25

18.06% 13

13.89% 10

12.50% 9

Q14 What kind of program would be mosteffective at helping you to incorporate more

local food into your diet and budget?(Check top 3 choices)




1 Too pricey More assistance to afford local farm food 11/15/2015 12:04 PM

2 Too pricey cost 11/4/2015 8:31 PM

3 Too pricey CSA share through a local farm- very expensive! 10/26/2015 12:58 PM

4 More SNAP permits more food benefits 10/26/2015 12:55 PM






Transportation assistance to farmer’s markets Access to a CSA share through a local farm



0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200







Transportation assistance to farmer’s markets

Access to a CSA share through a local farm



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5 Local food at pantries local food- senior center More SNAP permits More transportation more foodsSNAPS for individuals and family permits, local food at senior centers and pantries, plus transportation

10/26/2015 12:43 PM

6 Local food- grocery store increase local foods at grocery stores and make sure they are located as such 10/26/2015 12:02 PM

7 Community garden Community garden 9/30/2015 12:05 PM

8 Too pricey Cost 9/30/2015 11:52 AM

9 local food sources- where Publicize sources of local food more 9/13/2015 1:01 PM

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Q15 Are there any additional comments thatyou would like to share?


# Responses Date

1 People can't afford farm fresh 11/15/2015 12:05 PM

2 Thankful fro all your help 11/15/2015 11:56 AM

3 I wish I had more money to feed my son and I healthier, non-GMO, hormone free, free range, organically grown food! 11/15/2015 11:06 AM

4 More produce at farmers markets. Miss Tues market that is no longer at St Louis Church 11/4/2015 8:43 PM

5 no 11/4/2015 8:21 PM

6 need better quality foods at pantries. 10/26/2015 1:00 PM

7 not at this time 10/26/2015 12:46 PM

8 THE FARMERS MARKET IS A GREAT PLACE TONY 10/13/2015 7:44 PM

9 Peterborough food pantry is a blessing. 10/9/2015 1:47 PM

10 very thankful for the fresh food. 10/9/2015 1:44 PM

11 This form seems to want to help farmers more than pantry clients. 10/9/2015 1:39 PM

12 Thank you to the local pantries that help people in need. 10/9/2015 1:35 PM

13 veggies at food bank are good! Lisa said she had many clients to sign-up for cooking class if it was during the day. 10/9/2015 1:19 PM

14 food 10/9/2015 1:14 PM

15 The farmers market in town is only open during the summer. Lower priced local food 9/30/2015 12:07 PM

16 Love fresh fruit and veggies not from store 9/25/2015 12:42 PM

17 no 9/17/2015 12:00 PM

18 Because my local farmer's market does not accept SNAP benefits, I do have to travel to NH. But it is so worth it. And Ivery much appreciate the Market Match that is offered, in addition to the "Close the Gap" benefit the last market of themonth.

9/16/2015 8:32 PM

19 it would be wonderful to be able to use SNAP to buy a CSA 9/16/2015 8:19 PM

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69.23% 45

30.77% 20



Total 65

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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6.25% 1

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

12.50% 2

18.75% 3

25.00% 4

12.50% 2

18.75% 3

12.50% 2

Q1 In which county does your farmersmarket operate? (Check all that apply)


Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

Sullivan

State-wide

0% 10% 20% 30%


Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Coos

Grafton

Hillsborough

Merrimack

Rockingham

Strafford

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0.00% 0

0.00% 0


Sullivan

State-wide

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50.00% 8

50.00% 8

Q2 Does your market currently offer a foodstamps program?


Total 16

Yes No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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Q3 If your market does offer a food stampsprogram, please describe the features of

your program.Answered: 8 Skipped: 8

# Responses Date

1 Merrimack County Conservation District offers SNAP/EBT. 10/1/2015 11:03 AM

2 The Merrimack County Conservation District (MCCD) assists two farmers’ markets within the county in acceptingSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds, also referred to as “food stamps”.

9/25/2015 8:17 AM

3 We have an EBT/SNAP machine where we swipe card amounts and then administer $1 wooden tokens. Vendors turnthese in at the end of market for reimbursement.

9/24/2015 2:41 PM

4 this is the 4th year the market accepts EBT but the first year it was awarded a grant for matching incentives up to $10. 9/24/2015 2:06 PM

5 individual farmers 9/20/2015 3:39 PM

6 SNAP customers swipe their EBT card at the Welcome Table. They receive $1 wooden SNAP tokens to spend withparticipating vendors. We also participate in the Granite State Market Match incentive program, and double theirSNAP dollar. They swipe their card, receive $1 SNAP tokens and $1 market match coupons that can be used topurchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the market.

9/18/2015 7:31 AM

7 easy SNAP and EBT access, close the gap hosted by another company. 9/10/2015 11:28 AM

8 FINI Wholesome Wave Double Incentive 9/9/2015 10:56 AM

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50.00% 8

37.50% 6

12.50% 2

Q4 Did your market offer the WIC FarmersMarket Program when the program was

offered in NH?Answered: 16 Skipped: 0

Total 16

Yes

No

Not sure


Yes

No

Not sure

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53.33% 8

0.00% 0

46.67% 7

Q5 Was the WIC Farmers Market Programbeneficial when it was offered?


Total 15

Yes No Not applicable - my market did not offer the WIC Farmers Market Program

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Not applicable - my market did not offer the WIC Farmers Market Program

6 / 17



37.50% 6

25.00% 4

43.75% 7

18.75% 3

Q6 What are the barriers, if any, that preventyour farmers market from accepting food

stamps?Answered: 16 Skipped: 0



1 no low-income customers Our clientele is affluent, sorry to say 9/22/2015 10:20 AM

2 Lack of state support Lack for State resources and support 9/20/2015 3:40 PM

3 We had our FNS # for three years prior to getting a machine. We got the machine this winter and were ready to gowith accepting SNAP benefits, but unbeknownst to us, our FNS# expired. So we had to start the process all overagain.

9/20/2015 2:06 PM

Not enoughresources (staffor time) to setup a EBT...

Not enoughinterest fromfood stampclients

Not applicable- My marketalready acceptsfood stamp


0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%


Not enough resources (staff or time) to set up a EBT terminal that will accept food stamps

Not enough interest from food stamp clients

Not applicable - My market already accepts food stamp


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Q7 What benefits, if any, do you perceiveyou would gain from accepting food stamps

at your farmers market?Answered: 7 Skipped: 9

# Responses Date

1 More customers A boost in business to the vendors and to get fresh vegetables into the hands of those whom mightnot be able to obtain them

9/25/2015 8:22 AM

2 More customers This opens up the market to people who would otherwise not be able to shop here. The vendorsdo not have to do the admin piece, so they don't loose any time or money.

9/24/2015 2:42 PM

3 Access income and customer access to healthy food 9/20/2015 3:40 PM

4 More customers More customers; losing the "snob" reputation that farmers markets have. 9/20/2015 2:06 PM

5 More customers Increase number of customers 9/11/2015 7:10 AM

6 More customers continuing word of mouth of the program at farmers' markets 9/10/2015 11:36 AM

7 More customers maybe more participants 9/9/2015 8:49 AM

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Q8 What disadvantages, if any, do youperceive that you would encounter fromaccepting food stamps at your farmers

market?Answered: 5 Skipped: 11

# Responses Date

1 None none 9/25/2015 8:22 AM

2 None None. I do not see a down-side to this program. It does come with a monthly cost- but we have dedicatedourselves to covering that cost.

9/24/2015 2:42 PM

3 None none 9/20/2015 3:40 PM

4 None None. 9/20/2015 2:06 PM

5 Delay in receiving income Extra paperwork Extra paperwork delay in receiving income 9/11/2015 7:10 AM

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21.43% 3

21.43% 3

14.29% 2

35.71% 5

35.71% 5

Q9 What kind of assistance would you likein order to institute a food stamp program

food at your farmers market? (Check all thatapply)




1 None already institute a food stamp program 9/24/2015 2:09 PM

2 None None....we already have a machine and will be accepting in 2016. 9/24/2015 11:03 AM

3 None None 9/22/2015 10:21 AM

4 We are a very small market and no one has ever asked about EBT 9/12/2015 6:52 PM

5 More staff We don't have the staff to deal with the tracking and recording 9/9/2015 9:19 AM

Assistance inobtaining a ...

Education onhow to set u...

Connections toorganization...

Assistance inmarketing to...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%



Education on how to set up a program to accept food stamps


Assistance in marketing to food stamp clients


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61.54% 8

30.77% 4

92.31% 12

23.08% 3

Q10 What kinds of information would youlike to offer food stamp clients at farmers

markets?Answered: 13 Skipped: 3



1 Fresh and local..... information about the benefits of buying local 9/25/2015 8:24 AM

2 How to best shop/ maximize thier monies at market 9/24/2015 2:45 PM

3 we already offer recipes, nutrition info./education and tastings. 9/24/2015 11:03 AM

Nutritioninformation ...

Cooking classes

Recipes on howto prepare...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%



Cooking classes



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Q11 Do you think it is possible to makelocal food more accessible by instituting afood stamp program at farmers markets?

Please share your thoughts.Answered: 12 Skipped: 4

# Responses Date

1 Yes Yes It brings the local market closer to those who might not be able to get to them. 9/25/2015 8:24 AM

2 Yes Yes. Most grocery stores do not have truly local foods. A farmers' market is a truly local place where freshvegetables etc are available and we don't have an overabundance of pre-packaged/ sugar laden food to distract or pullcustomers towards buying those things.

9/24/2015 2:45 PM

3 Yes yes, but people need to be aware that good local food is available to everyone no matter their income level andthey shoudl not feel ashamed or think the markets are for rich people

9/24/2015 2:09 PM

4 Yes Yes. 9/22/2015 10:21 AM

5 Yes yes, but also by distributing locally grown food to the local food banks. 9/21/2015 9:13 PM

6 better access to health food 9/20/2015 3:41 PM

7 Not necessarily Not necessarily. Maybe it's dependent on the area. We experienced an initial burst in theprogramming that significantly slowed down, even as the market got better over the course of the summer. There areso many resources out there, and while we believe it is another tool for access, it's really up to individuals to come outand utilize it. Potentially if the program were something that were statewide and state managed, there may be morewidespread use. At this point it's up to individual markets to make it happen or not--to do their own marketing andoutreach (the biggest tax on time and resources).

9/18/2015 7:37 AM

8 Yes Yes, if the market is in a community where residents are already using EBT. 9/12/2015 6:52 PM

9 Yes Yes. Currently farmers donate to gleaning orogram, food banks, and several local organizations for people intransition or unemployed. Poor young families are not present at our markets. Young adults who are capable ofworking but don't are plain the system and receiving benefits they haven't earned. They don't even know how to cookunless it comes in a box. They don't even want the veggies. I want to be able to reach honest people who do workand are struggling. Plus I want to help people who want to be a part of the community not free loaders who don't giveback.

9/11/2015 7:18 AM

10 Yes yes. The more people we can educate the better. 9/10/2015 11:38 AM

11 Not necessarily Yes Yes and no. Even with the double incentive program, Food stamps are difficult to usethroughout only 12 farmers markets a year, challenging for those on low income budgets to really explore the benefitsof eating healthy and locally. Happy to discuss this at length, anytime. Laura Jamison 603-723-1004

9/9/2015 10:59 AM

12 If the food stamp program is easy for already overworked farmers. 9/9/2015 9:19 AM

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Q12 Are there any additional thoughts onthe capacity of your farmers market to

institute a food stamp program?Answered: 7 Skipped: 9

# Responses Date

1 no 9/24/2015 2:09 PM

2 farmers accept food stamps at other markets where their customers have them 9/22/2015 10:22 AM

3 time and labor are the biggest hurdles. not sure how many food stamp recipients really attend our markets 9/21/2015 9:15 PM

4 food stamp reciepents are now being toad that farmers markets are too expensive 9/20/2015 3:43 PM

5 See answer to #11 9/18/2015 7:38 AM

6 Small market not sure how many farmers would participate. 9/11/2015 7:21 AM

7 offer cooking classes and food demonstrations on a schedule where people get to taste the foods 9/10/2015 11:39 AM

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66.67% 10

33.33% 5



Total 15

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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• Monday, November 30, 2015 11:00am-1:30pm

• Red River Theater

o 11 S. Main Street, Suite L1-1, Concord NH

• FREE to attend, but RSVP required

• Lunch will be provided

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THE NH ROADMAP TO LOCAL FOODS ACCESS FOR

ALL

Join us for an update on the project and to discuss next steps

To RSVP, please contact Erin Allgood Project Lead by 11/25: [email protected]

For more information, please contact: Erin Allgood at [email protected], Kerry Rickrode at [email protected] or Stacy Luke at [email protected]

FundingProvidedby: ProjectSponsoredby: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

NH Association of Conservation Districts

Appendix E- NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project


Update on NH Road Map to Local Foods Access for All Project November 30, 2015, Concord, NH

Meeting Goals:

● Learn about similar projects throughout the state ● Review project goals and steps taken towards project completion ● Review results and discuss steps for future projects

What Description When

Welcome ● Welcome and introductions 11:00am - 11:20am

Overview of Project ● Review project goals and milestones 11:20am - 11:40am

Data and Results ● Review data and results 11:40am - 12:00pm

LUNCH 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Next Steps ● Discuss logical next steps for future projects 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Closing ● Summary and closing 1:15pm - 1:30pm

This project is funded by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and is sponsored by the NH Association of Conservation Districts




In a small group, consider the results generated from surveying the target populations (food providers, SNAP/WIC clients, farmers market managers, farmers) and answer the following questions.

● What results did you find most surprising?

● What is the most promising project to pursue and where should that project be launched first?

● What other similar projects are already underway that can expand upon this study?

● What gaps in data/information is missing?



NHRoadMaptoLocalFoodsAccessforAllStakeholderMeetingNovember30,2015

Introductions-• StaceyPurslow-NHGleans&NHFarmtoSchool• LaurenHoward-KearsargeFoodHub• JulieMoran-NorthCountryFarmersCo-op• ShellySmith-SeacoastEatLocal• SusanWnuk-Belknap-MerrimackCommunityActionProgram• KatyHiza-NHFoodBank• HannaKoby-KearsargeFoodHub• KatelynRobinson-NorthernCommunityInvestmentCorporation• AndreaCadwell-SeedsofCommunity• BellaStachowski-ReThinkHealthUpperValley/ConnecticutRiver• SusanHemingway-CapitalAreaWellnessCoalition• KathleenBigford-KearsargeFoodHub• AlyssaLemmerman-MerrimackCountyConservationDistrict• TerryJohnson-HEALNH• GregMcPherson-USDARuralDevelopment• JodyKenworthy-projectgraduateintern*• KerryRickrode-HillsboroughCountyConservationDistrict*• StacyLuke-MerrimackCountyConservationDistrict*• BeccaGosselin-projectundergraduateintern*• ErinAllgood-projectlead*• BeateBecker-TheCornucopiaProject

*RoadMaptoLocalFoodsAccessforAllprojectstaff

ProjectGoals:Betterunderstandbarrierstoprovidelocalfoodstolow-incomefamilies,recognizesthatfarmerscanbenefittoo,leveragingSNAP,whatarebenefitsforall4differenttargetgroups:clients,farmers,farmer’smarketmanagers,andfoodproviders

Datacollection:105farmers,98foodprovider,78farmersmarketmangers,and78clientsresponsesoverthecourseof6weeksoverthesummerof2015.

Comments&ConcernsonData:• NotmuchclientfeedbackfromCoosandCheshire,whichisconcerning…• MissingdatafromCoosCounty,thetransportation.

o WholesomewavereportintheCoosCounty• Toomanysurveysforclientsduringthesummerof2015…


• Foodprovidersfelttheyhadalackofcommunicationbetweenfarmerso Certainamountoffarmersthatwantedtolearnmoreaboutthese

programs(SNAP)• Clientswanttoknowmoreaboutwherethefarmersmarketsare

o Moreoutreach• Moremoneyforpromotion,wheretofocusourenergytopromote?

o FamersmarketwasoutsideofWIC/SNAPoffices• Concern,therearenoprescriptionsforproduce

o BIGquestion,Whoisgoingtofundforthecoupons,etc.• Peopleneedtohaveownershipandaccesstofood,cooking,transportation,and

educationneedstobeprovidedforall• Reusablebagdrive(Seacoast)-exampleofrepurposing-(peoplemyfeel

intimatedbynothavingaclothbag)• Timeconflictsforconsumerstogotothefarmersmarkets

o Needmoreplacestoprovidelocalfoods• Bringinginfoundationstohelpsupplementsomeofthecommunityfundingto

helpsupportallthiswork.o HowtodothisinNH?o Worksbetterinlargerurbanareas

• Patternsindatabetweenfarmersandconsumershaveadisconnecto Farmersfeelthatthisfundingcomesfromthemallthey’reworkisfrom

themselves;theyfeeltheirvalueisless.o Howcanweincreaseyourvalue?-increaserevenueo Weneedtobringstakeholderstogethermoreaswellasindividualso Farmersarejustasmuchourconsumersasourclients.

• Educationtothefarmersofhowtoconnectthefarmertotheconsumer,itis difficulttopreachtothefarmers,justtoshowthemourrespect.–KearsageFood HUB(non-profit)

o Howtomakejobsfromthis,needstobefunding.• Havingamodelthatisaccessibleforall-workersgettingpaid,etc.• Primarydisadvantageforfarmersislandaccess

o Regionalplanningcommissions,helpstakethisimpact!!!• Therearewaysforcommunitieswhohavelandthatcouldbeusedasfarms

o Naturalpartnerwouldcommunityenergycommittees• Surveysfortechnology---theuseofapps?Couldthisbebarrierorbebeneficial

GroupChat-fromquestions:• Difficultiesofgettingtheinformationouttoindividuals,ex.(TheFarmers

MarketsAssociation),providingthemwithatoolkittogivesomestartupinformationcontactsetc,formoreofanincentive.

o NHFoodAlliancetocreatethetoolkit,continuetoaddrecentinformation


o Thiscouldhelpincreasethemarketaccessforall• ORIS- Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success• Increasingaccesstootherproducts,milk,bread,meat,introducingotherdietary

needs.o Thiscouldhelpincreaserevenueforfarmers,tosellatsameplace




In a small group, consider the results generated from surveying the target populations (food providers, SNAP/WIC clients, farmers market managers, farmers) and answer the following questions.

● What results did you find most surprising?○ 11% Didn’t use Farmers Markets due to transportation.○ 16% didn’t go to Farmer's Markets because schedule didn’t align.○ lack of data from some counties○ overall interest in buying local foods○ 92% of clients interested in buying more local foods, shows us there is an

enormous untapped market potential!

● What is the most promising project to pursue and where should that project be launchedfirst?

○ Food Hub- working with existing programs to better integrate data, town'splanning, funding, and policy purposes.

○ Commercial Kitchen○ Cooperatives with value added products

● What other similar projects are already underway that can expand upon this study?○ Gleaning○ Food Hubs○ Creating a Tool Kit for consumers for marketing and sales of farm products

■ SNAP program admin.■ EBT capability■ CSA shares■ WIC■ Senior programs■ Gleaners■ Incentives■ Pricing■ Organizations links, contact

● What gaps in data/information is missing?○ Would like to know the percentage of time farmers spend at the Farmers Markets

and what percentage of their income comes from the markets.○ Specific Counties○ Why is it overall important○ Travel & Time○ How do we know that local food is purchased at convenience stores/ grocery

stores



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