2014 TONI’S KITCHEN GUEST SURVEY
*** FULL RESULTS ***
Gender:
Male 68%
Female 32%
Age:
16 and under 0%
16-20 0%
21-40 3%
41-54 44%
55-70 44%
70 and over 9%
With regard to lodging, do you:
Rent? 51%
Own? 13%
Stay with someone? 13%
Stay in a shelter? 13%
None of the above? 11%
As of today, do you have a place to stay?
Yes 82%
No 18%
How many people live in your household?
One 53%
Two 21%
Three or more 26%
What is the highest level of education have you completed?
Elementary 0%
GED 6%
Some high school 2%
High School 30%
Some College 32%
College 23%
Graduate School 2%
On average, how often do you come to Toni’s Kitchen?
4 times a week 21%
1-3 time a week 68%
1 or 2 times a month 9%
1 or 2 times a year 2%
Is this your first time at Toni’s Kitchen?
Yes 0%
No 100%
What is the biggest challenge for you in preparing a meal for yourself? (check all that apply)
Disability 10%
Money47%
Access to a Stove 18%
Access to a Refrigerator 12%
Lack of Time 7%
Other 7%
When you are NOT at Toni’s Kitchen, how often do you eat fruits and vegetables?
3 times a day 9%
1-2 times a day 29%
Less than daily 62%
What did you have for breakfast this morning?
See list of responses below.
I did not have breakfast this morning 38%
What did you have for dinner last night?
See list of responses below.
I did not have dinner last night 26%
Have you ever been told to follow any of these diets? (choose as many as apply)
Low Salt 36%
Low Fat17%
Low Sugar 28%
Low Calorie for Weight Reduction 17%
Other 0%
None 43%
Are you satisfied with the sizes of the portions served at Toni’s Kitchen?
Yes 98%
No 2%
Have you ever been diagnosed with any of the following health problems? (check all that apply)
Diabetes 19%
High Blood Pressure 45%
Hepatitis A or B
Hepatitis C
Heart Disease 2%
Arthritis 13%
Other 23%
None 34%
What kind of health insurance do you have?
None 17%
Medicaid 19%
Medicare 38%
Through the Affordable Care Act 21%
Through an Employer 2%
V.A. 2%
Did you know that Toni’s Kitchen works with the Essex County Mental Health Association to assist guests with emotional counseling, etc.?
Yes 72%
No 21%
I have used these services 6%
Have you ever talked with Konstantin Kadomskiy from “Whole Health” about social, housing, financial or other personal issues?
Yes 36%
No 64%
If you answered “no” to the last question, would you like to talk with Konstantin?
Yes 40%
No 57%
Not at this time 3%
Toni’s Kitchen offers a medical clinic (UHIP) once a month. Have you used the clinic?
Yes 26%
No 74%
Would you use the UHIP clinic if you were having a health problem?
Yes 58%
No (I have my own doctor) 33%
No (I would not use UHIP) 10%
When you need to see a doctor, how do you obtain medical care?
Clinic Visit 16%
Emergency Room 30%
Private Doctor 40%
Other 12%
V.A. 2%
Can you tell us why you come to Toni’s Kitchen? (check all that apply)
For Food 89%
For Hospitality 49%
For Health Services 19%
For Clothing 28%
Other (including music, fellowship, sense of community) 19%