National survey provides food for thought

Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau is urging residents to take part in a national survey on issues relating to food, including cost, choice, access and quality.

The Food on the Table survey will run over the next month and is available online at www.cas. org.uk/foodonthetable

Bureau manager Aaliya Seyal said:“The people who come through our doors often talk about how hard it can be for them to put food on the table.

“Cost is certainly a major issue for many, but it is not the only one.

“We also hear from people who find it hard to access good quality food in the local shops.

“The Scottish CAB network is running this national survey, and I want to make sure that Airdrie people form a big part of the total responses.

“The results will be used to inform government ministers and help shape future policy on food, so it would be a shame if people here missed out on their chance to have their say.

“So we are asking everyone in Airdrie to complete this short survey.

“We want to hear from people of all backgrounds and sections of society. It only takes a few minutes and you don’t have to give your name, but the more responses we get the stronger our voice will be.”

Paper copies of the survey will also be available at the bureau’s base at 14 Anderson Street, Airdrie, and there will be events promoting the survey held at various locations; visit www. airdriecab.co.uk