The city of Hamilton only has so much money to put into food resources. Should we put more into food banks? Farmers markets? Food co-ops?

That's the focus of a new food survey launched by public health officials on Monday.

The survey is part of a 10-year plan to prioritize where to put food resources. It asks questions about whether you value local food, convenient food, fresh food and other traits.

"If you live in Hamilton and you eat, we want to hear from you," said Ninh Tran, associate medical officer of health.

The answers will help the city develop goals and a plan for the local food system, he said.

"Food is connected to Hamilton's health, environment, economy and culture, and the food strategy will create a co-ordinated approach to food issues across these sectors, he said.

The survey will be online until the end of June. It takes about 10 minutes and is at hamilton.ca/foodstrategy.