This data section provides information about publicly available national surveys that include questions from the U.S. Food Security Survey Module. Information on each survey and directions for accessing data files are available in the Documentation.
Public-use household-level Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement (CPS-FSS) data files are available for each year since 1995. Some of the data files are provided here on the ERS website; others may be accessed online from other sites or ordered on CD-ROM. Beginning with the 2010 CPS-FSS survey, data and documentation may be downloaded via FTP from the Census Bureau. Replicate weights to support balanced repeated replication variance estimates are available for 2010 and later data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Technical information is provided in the listing below to facilitate the appropriate use of the data.
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Current Population Survey | Back to top |
2011 | Back to top |
December 2011 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 9/5/2012 | |
December 2011 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 9/5/2012 | |
2010 | Back to top |
December 2010 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 7/20/2010 | |
December 2010 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 9/1/2011 | |
2009 | Back to top |
December 2009 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 6/17/2009 | |
December 2009 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 10/19/2010 | |
2008 | Back to top |
December 2008 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 6/4/2008 | |
December 2008 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 10/23/2009 | |
2007 | Back to top |
December 2007 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 6/28/2008 | |
December 2007 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 10/21/2008 | |
2006 | Back to top |
December 2006 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 6/19/2007 | |
December 2006 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 10/24/2007 | |
2005 | Back to top |
December 2005 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 8/7/2006 | |
December 2005 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 1/29/2007 | |
2004 | Back to top |
December 2004 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 7/5/2005 | |
December 2004 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
2003 | Back to top |
December 2003 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 7/28/2004 | |
December 2003 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
2002 | Back to top |
December 2002 Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 6/14/2004 | |
December 2002 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
2001 (December) | Back to top |
December 2001 Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 12/10/2002 | |
December 2001 Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
2001 (April) | Back to top |
April 2001 Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 12/9/2002 | |
April 2001 Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
2000 (September) | Back to top |
September 2000 Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 11/28/2001 | |
September 2000 Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
1999 (April) | Back to top |
April 1999 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 6/29/2001 | |
April 1999 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
1998 (August) | Back to top |
August 1998 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 8/12/2002 | |
August 1998 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
1997 (April) | Back to top |
April 1997 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 1/25/2000 | |
April 1997 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
1996 (September) | Back to top |
September 1996 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 1/5/2000 | |
September 1996 CPS Food Security Supplement Data File: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
CPS 2000 30-day Food Security data | Back to top |
CPS 2000 30-day Food Security Supplement Data File: Data | ![Download as Zip Download as Zip](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114185/zip.gif) | 3/9/2006 | |
CPS 2000 30-Day Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 12/4/2006 | |
CPS 2000 30-day Food Security Supplement Data File: SAS code for ASCII data file | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 12/4/2006 | |
CPS 1999 Children's and 30-day Food Security data | Back to top |
CPS 1999 Children's and 30-day Food Security Supplement Data File: Data | ![Download as Zip Download as Zip](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114185/zip.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
CPS 1999 Children's and 30-Day Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 12/4/2006 | |
CPS 1999 Children's and 30-Day Food Security Supplement Data File: SAS code for ASCII Data File | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 12/4/2006 | |
CPS 1998 Children's and 30-day Food Security data | Back to top |
CPS 1998 Children's and 30-Day Food Security Supplement Data File: Data | ![Download as Zip Download as Zip](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114185/zip.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
CPS 1998 Children's and 30-Day Food Security Supplement Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 12/4/2006 | |
CPS 1998 Children's and 30-Day Food Security Supplement Data File: SAS code for ASCII Data File | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 12/4/2006 | |
CPS 1995 Revised Food Security Status data | Back to top |
April 1995 CPS Food Security Supplement and Revision: Data | ![Download as Zip Download as Zip](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114185/zip.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
April 1995 CPS Food Security Supplement and Revision: SAS Code and Data Dictionary | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/21/2001 | |
April 1995 CPS Food Security Supplement and Revision: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 7/10/2001 | |
April 1995 CPS Food Security Supplement and Revision: Questionnaire | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 3/29/2006 | |
Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K) | Back to top |
ECLS-K 1998-99 Food Security Data File (Round 2): Data | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 9/4/2001 | |
ECLS-K 1998-99 Food Security Data File: Technical Documentation | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 9/4/2001 | |
ECLS-K 1998-99 Food Security Data File: SAS code for raw data file | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/1/2010 | |
ECLS-K 1998-99 Food Security Data File: SAS code to create food security composite variables directly from ECLS-K 1998-99 Child Data File | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/1/2001 | |
Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) | Back to top |
2001 | Back to top |
SIPP 2001 Wave 8 Food Security Data File: Data | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 8/10/2006 | |
SIPP 2001 Wave 8 Food Security Data File: Technical Documentation and User Notes | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 9/12/2006 | |
SIPP 2001 Wave 8 Food Security Data File: SAS code for ASCII data file | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 8/10/2006 | |
1996 | Back to top |
SIPP 1996 Wave 8 Food Security Data File: Data | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/3/2002 | |
SIPP 1996 Wave 8 Food Security Data File: Technical Documentation and User Notes | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 2/12/2007 | |
SIPP 1996 Wave 8 Food Security Data File: SAS code for raw data | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/1/2010 | |
Survey of Program Dynamics (SPD) | Back to top |
2002 | Back to top |
SPD 2002 Food Security Status Data File: Data | ![Download as Zip Download as Zip](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114185/zip.gif) | 4/5/2004 | |
SPD 2002 Food Security Status Data File: Technical Documentation and User Notes | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 1/19/2006 | |
SPD 2002 Food Security Status Data File: SAS code for ASCII data file | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/1/2010 | |
2001 | Back to top |
SPD 2001 Food Security Status Data File: Data | ![Download as Zip Download as Zip](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114185/zip.gif) | 8/7/2003 | |
SPD 2001 Food Security Status Data File: Technical Documentation and User Notes | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 1/19/2006 | |
SPD 2001 Food Security Status Data File: SAS code for ASCII data file | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/1/2010 | |
2000 | Back to top |
SPD 2000 Food Security Status Data File: Data | ![Download as Zip Download as Zip](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114185/zip.gif) | 1/11/2006 | |
SPD 2000 Food Security Status Data File: Technical Documentation and User Notes | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 1/19/2006 | |
SPD 2000 Food Security Status Data File: SAS code for ASCII data file | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/1/2010 | |
1999 | Back to top |
SPD 1999 Food Security Status Data File: Data | ![Download as Zip Download as Zip](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114185/zip.gif) | 11/1/2005 | |
SPD 1999 Food Security Status Data File: Technical Documentation and User Notes | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 1/19/2006 | |
SPD 1999 Food Security Status Data File: SAS code for ASCII data file | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/1/2010 | |
1998 | Back to top |
SPD 1998 Food Security Status Data File: Data | ![Download as Zip Download as Zip](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114185/zip.gif) | 8/1/2003 | |
SPD 1998 Food Security Status Data File: Technical Documentation and User Notes | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) | 1/19/2006 | |
SPD 1998 Food Security Status Data File: SAS code for ASCII data file | ![Download as Text Download as Text](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/114298/text.gif) | 7/1/2010 | |
Food Security Survey Modules | Back to top |
U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 8/15/2012 | |
U.S. Adult Food Security Survey Module | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 8/15/2012 | |
Six-item Short Form Food Security Survey Module | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 8/15/2012 | |
Food Security Survey Module for Youth Ages 12 and Older | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 9/1/2006 | |
Spanish Translation of the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module | ![Download as PDF Download as PDF](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/4264/pdf.gif) ![Download file Download file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130227144252im_/http://@ers.usda.gov/media/151979/file_icon.gif) | 7/23/2012 | |