Taking the American Pulse

Food security

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Getting enough food can also be a problem for some people. In the last 7 days, which of these statements best describes the food eaten in your household?
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During the last 7 days, did you or anyone in your household get free groceries from a food pantry, food bank, church, or other place that helps with free food?
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In the last 7 days for the children living in your household who are under 18 years old, how true is the statement: "The children were not eating enough because we just couldn't afford enough food."
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During the last 7 days, how much money did you and your household spend on food at supermarkets, grocery stores, online, and other places you buy food to prepare and eat at home (including purchases made with SNAP or food stamps)?
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During the last 7 days, how much money did you or your household spend on prepared meals, including eating out, fast food, and carry out or delivered meals? Please include money spent in cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines.
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Do you or does anyone in your household receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or the Food Stamp Program?
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Why did you not have enough to eat (or not what you wanted to eat)?

Changes from 2020-05-05 to 2023-05-08

Why did you not have enough to eat (or not what you wanted to eat)?

Changes from 2020-05-05 to 2023-05-08

Where did you get free groceries or free meals?

Changes from 2020-05-05 to 2023-05-08

Getting enough food can also be a problem for some people. Which of these statements best describes the food eaten in your household before March 13, 2020?
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How confident are you that your household will be able to afford the kinds of food you need for the next four weeks?
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In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received?

Changes from 2020-05-05 to 2023-05-08