Food Insecurity Among CSUSB Students

Pre-Survey
Food insecurity is the limited physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and
nutritious food that meets dietary needs for an active and healthy life. This survey has been put
together to understand the demographics, knowledge, practice, and attitudes among CSUSB
students regarding the topic of food insecurity and knowledge of the The Obershaw DEN (The
DEN). All information gathered will be utilized for the purpose of the Health Science Department
graduate program and your information will be unidentified. This survey should take you
between 4-8 minutes.

Question 1:
In the last 12 months, did you or any other adults in your household ever cut the size of your
meals or skip meals because there wasn’t enough food?
[1] Yes
[2] No
[3] Unknown

Question 2:
Please circle any of the following services you currently use to prepare meals.
[1] SNAP (e.g., CalFresh)
[2] W.I.C.
[3] National School Lunch Program
[4] Food assistance available from my community church
[5] A food bank or food pantry in my school or community

Question 3:
How knowledgeable are you about the services that The Obershaw DEN provides?
[1] Very knowledgeable
[2] Somewhat knowledgeable
[3] Hardly knowledgeable
[4] Not knowledgeable

Question 4:
Do you think that The DEN could provide you with the food to prepare a healthy meal?
[1] Yes
[2] No
[3] Unknown

Question 5:
Do you feel uncomfortable receiving help from nutritional assistance programs?
[1] Yes
[2] No
[3] Maybe
Do you have anything to add about your answer?
Question 6:
If you had access to healthy food, how motivated would you be to eat healthy meals?
[1] Very motivated
[2] Somewhat motivated
[3] Hardly motivated
[4] Not at all

Question 7:
On a scale from 1 to 5 (1-Uncomfortable to 5 - Very Comfortable), how comfortable are you with
your knowledge of food safety and preparation? Circle one.

Scale: 1 2 3 4 5

Question 8:
How important is it for you to eat healthy?
[1] Very important
[2] Somewhat important
[3] Not that important
[4] Not at all important

Question 9:
Approximately how often do you eat “junk food”?
[1] Everyday
[2] 1-2 times a week
[3] 1-2 times a month
[4] Never

Question 10:
In the last 12 months, have you experienced an inability to afford balanced meals?
[1] Often
[2] Sometimes
[3] Never
Do you have anything to add about your answer?

Question 11:
Are you able to prepare and store perishable foods (stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, etc)?
[1] Yes
[2] No
[3] Somewhat

Question 12:
Do you prepare your meals from scratch?
[1] Often
[2] Sometimes
[3] Rarely
[4] Never
Question 13:
If nutrition education services were available to you, how likely are you to participate?
[1] Very Likely
[2] Likely
[3] Neutral
[4] Unlikely
If unlikely, please state why: ___________________________________________________

Question 14:
Which best describes your level of education?
[1] First Year
[2] Second Year
[3] Third Year
[4] Fourth Year
[5] Four + years

Question 15:
What is your age range?
[1] Less than 18
[2] 18-25
[3] 26-30
[4] Over 30

Question 16:
What is your ethnicity?
[1] White (non-Hispanic)
[2] Black/African American
[3] Asian, Pacific Islander/ Hawaiian Native
[4] Hispanic/ Latino
[5] Other: _______________________________

Question 17:
How close do you live to the nearest grocery store?
[1] 0-5 miles
[2] 5-10 miles
[3] 10-15 miles
[4] more than 15 miles

Question 18:
Do you currently live on campus?
[1] Yes
[2] No

Question 19:
Prior to today, did you know about The Obershaw DEN at CSUSB?
[1] Yes
[2] No
[3] Somewhat

Question 20:
Have you ever visited The Obershaw DEN at CSUSB?
[1] Yes
[2] No
 Post-Survey: Food Insecurity Among CSUSB Students

Question 1:
After watching the PSA, has your perception changed about the topic of food insecurity among
college students?
[1] Yes
[2] No

Question 2:
What is the most likely resource you would use from The DEN?
[1] Quick meals
[2] Groceries
[3] Toiletries
[4] Other: _____________________________________

Question 3:
After watching the PSA, how likely are you to begin or continue eating healthy?
[1] Very Likely
[2] Likely
[3] Neutral
[4] Unlikely
If unlikely, please explain: __________________________________________________

Question 4:
After watching the PSA, how likely are you to seek nutrition and/or health education?
[1] Very Likely
[2] Likely
[3] Neutral
[4] Unlikely
If unlikely, explain why: _____________________________________________________

Question 5:
How can we reduce social stigma of nutritional assistance use, from SNAP benefits to food
pantries?

Question 6:
After watching the PSA, do you feel informed about the importance of healthy meals?
[1] Yes
[2] No
Question 7:
After watching the PSA, do you plan to visit The Obershaw DEN at CSUSB?
[1] Yes
[2] No

Question 8:
Do you have any comments about our PSA?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your time and participation!

Please share what you have learned about The DEN with your friends here on campus.

"Knowledge is food for the mind, without food for the body, learning is impossible."
Charles Obershaw

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