Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
This report presents selected highlights of the membership survey findings for the Dorchester Food Cooperative’s (the Co-op) first year. The Co-op is a community-owned grocery store that aims to increase access to healthy food, provide opportunities for employment, and reinvest in the local economy. To assess progress towards increasing food access during the Co-op’s first year of operation, the member survey examined access to high quality and nutritious food and member perceptions of their shopping experience.
Community Engaged/Serving
Part of the UMass Boston Community-Engaged Teaching, Research, and Service Series. //scholarworks.umb.edu/engage
Recommended Citation
Fernandes Prabhu, Amrith; Yan, Weichun; Kebede, Beimnet, Khurshid, Hina; and Crandall, Susan R., “Dorchester Food Coop Member Survey: Examining Food Insecurity and Grocery Shopping Frequency.” (2026). Center for Social Policy Publications.
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