FDPIR Participants (Individuals/Househoulds)

OMB NUMBER: 0584-XXXX

EXPIRATION DATE: XX-XX-20XX

ATTACHMENT B5f: DISCUSSION GROUP PRETEST OUTREACH SCRIPT

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DISCUSSION GROUP PRETEST OUTREACH SCRIPT: Telephone Protocol for Contacting FDPIR Participants for Pretest of Discussion Guide

TELEPHONE PROTOCOL: To be used on participants referred by FDPIR program contacts.

Hello, I am (name of interviewer) from the Urban Institute, a non-profit research organization in Washington, DC. Am I speaking with (name of respondent)? IF YES, CONTINUE. IF NO, ASK FOR PERSON OR A GOOD TIME TO CALL PERSON.

Hello, I am (name of interviewer) from NORC at the University of Chicago. Am I speaking with (name of respondent)? IF YES, CONTINUE. IF NO, ASK FOR PERSON OR A GOOD TIME TO CALL PERSON.

Recently your name was provided by staff at the FDPIR Commodities Program who said you might want to participate in a discussion about the program for a study we are conducting. I am calling to see if you would like to participate in a short conversation about the FDPIR program for which you will receive a gift of $25. Is now a good time?

IF NO, ASK FOR A GOOD TIME TO CALL BACK. IF YES, CONTINUE:

Great, may I tell you a little bit about the study? IF YES: You’re name was provided to us by program officers at [Name of local FDPIR Program] because we are testing questions for FDPIR program participants. For this pretest, we will be conducting the interviews over the telephone. The 30 minute discussion will ask about your satisfaction with the program, how the program could be improved, access to local food stores and the reasons people may switch between FDPIR and SNAP. Your participation in the pretest is certainly voluntary, but very much appreciated, because it will allow us to refine our methods and questions for the evaluation. The interview will last 35 minutes, including about 5-10 minutes to discuss reactions to the questions and suggestions for improving it. You will receive $25 in appreciation for your time assisting us. Do you have any questions? ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HOL THE DISCUSSION.