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IMPACT SURVEY & REPORT 2019

When asked to explain how engaging with The Port Furthermore...
Grocery activities has made a difference in their
lives, there were a lot of people who felt like they
were part of a community and felt socially included. 31 of the 50
The answers indicated a mixture of behaviour habits
towards food waste and attitudes towards the
environment, but what is more unexpected is the also stated that they did not make any new
amount of people citing the social benefits such as; friendships/connections
curbing the effects of depression and combating
loneliness, as it was an opportunity to ‘leave the
house’, a chance to see family and friends, and be
part of society. 40 of the 50

For certain questions only 50 people responded and indicated that engaging with The Port
the results of these questions follow: Grocery activities did not improve their
physical or mental health
15.8% It is clear from the information provided that there is

(50 people) a disparity of perceived social impact between the
Port Grocery and the Wednesday Welcome.

answered ‘no’ in regards to The Port Grocery
activities making a difference in their lives

Of these 50 people, the common factor was that

45 of the 50

were only ‘shop members’ and did not
attend the Wednesday Welcome

In most instances, this was due to time constraints
and other pressing commitments.

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