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As we are currently still in remote operations, we are not able to be on campus to engage in any in-person data collection or campus-based research. However, using the internet/phone, you can still collect important data! These data will be used to inform the PCC community about access to affordable food.
Specifically, we are looking for people to collect data about the availability of food resources (like restaurants, grocery stores, farmers markets) near each of the campuses. This data will then be used to create a map to inform future PCC students, faculty, and staff. We are trying to paint a picture of what food is available close to campus, how far away it is, how affordable that food is, if they cater to specific needs (vegan, gluten-free, allergy-friendly, etc.), as well as other details (including if they take SNAP, links to menus, hours, bus routes that access these locations and more). We also want to include places where students could get free food (food pantries, free meal locations), farmers markets, community kitchen spaces, or any other food-related business that you can think of!
Why is this important? Not all people have access to the same food. Oftentimes options that are close and convenient could be less healthy and more expensive. The sustainability team at PCC is trying to get a better picture of what sorts of options exist near each of the 4 PCC campuses.
You will be trying to find the following information for each of your food resources:
- Business Name
- Type of business
- Restaurant
- Corner market
- Grocery store
- Food cart
- Fast food
- Food pantry
- Free meals
- Address
- Distance from campus (in miles). Use the walking distance for this, so we know how far it would be to walk.
- Are there any bus lines that stop near campus and stop near this location? We don’t want to include trips with transfers for this project.
- Link to menu if available
- Price representation.
- How many $5 options are there? 0, <3, 3-5, >5. What are some examples of $5 options?
- How many $10 options are there? 0, <3, 3-5, >5. What are some examples of $10 options?
- How many $15 options are there? 0, <3, 3-5, >5. What are some examples of $15 options?
- Payment options:
- Cash
- Credit/Debit
- SNAP
- Availability options:
- Hot food
- Salad bar
- Grab-and-go foods
- Fresh Produce
- Others?
- Inclusivity Options
- Locally sourced foods/ingredients
- Organic options
- Vegan options
- Gluten-free options
- Food allergy-friendly options
- Healthy choices (low sugar, whole grain, etc.)
- Culturally diverse food choices
- Others?
- Sustainability Choices
- Recycling available?
- Compost?
- Sustainable packaging used?
- Low/no packaging options?
- Anything else this business would be proud to share about their sustainability efforts?