scholarly journals 343: Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and a food pantry on food insecurity in a pediatric cystic fibrosis center

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. S164-S165
Author(s):  
H. Holzum ◽  
K. Nelson ◽  
J. Granneman ◽  
J. Acton ◽  
R. Nevel
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Food Pantry

scholarly journals Pilot testing an intervention to educate and promote nutritious choices at food pantries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L. McKee ◽  
Eminet Abebe Gurganus ◽  
Abiodun T. Atoloye ◽  
Ran Xu ◽  
Katie Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food System ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Food Pantries ◽  
Client Choice ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Aim This study aimed to assess the impact of the Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP) system on client food selections at a food pantry. Subject and methods In a pre–post comparison study design, a client-choice food pantry implemented SWAP by reorganizing its inventory to promote healthy options. Each product was ranked as “choose often” (green), “sometimes” (yellow), or “rarely” (red) based on saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. Signage was added to indicate each item’s SWAP rank and healthier foods were placed at eye level. Client food baskets were assessed at time 1 (n = 121) and time 2 (n = 101). The proportions of green and red foods selected were compared using regression analyses. Results The regression analyses showed that the proportion of green foods selected by clients increased by 11% (p < 0.001) and the proportion of red foods selected decreased by 7% (p < 0.001) after SWAP was implemented (n = 222). Conclusions SWAP has the potential to positively shift client choices among the items available in a food pantry setting. SWAP is one component of a suite of changes to the charitable food system that have the potential to alleviate food insecurity, improve diet quality, and assist clients in managing diet-related diseases.

scholarly journals Food insecurity among Finnish private sector service workers and food pantry clients

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Erkkola ◽  
L Uusitalo ◽  
K Puputti ◽  
T Saari ◽  
P Jallinoja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Service Workers ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Sector Service

Abstract Background There is a paucity of comparable quantitative data on the prevalence and predictors of food insecurity in high-income countries. We applied the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) to assess food insecurity among i) the Service Union United members; female-dominated, low-income employees of the Finnish private service sector, and ii) a convenience sample of Finnish food pantry clients. Methods The HFIAS classification was based on 9 validated questions capturing respondents' perceptions on food scarcity and behavioural responses to food insecurity due to lack of resources during the past month. The resulting indicator categorized respondents as food secure, and mildly, moderately and severely food insecure. We performed cross-tabulations and regression models to assess if education, housing, self-perceived health, income, and resource scarcity associated with levels of food insecurity. In addition, gender, age, and self-perceived disadvantage were assessed among the food pantry clients. Results Among the service workers (n = 6 573, 6% of those invited), 35% were food secure, 29% mildly or moderately food insecure, and 36% severely food insecure. The respective proportions were 28%, 26%, and 46% among the 129 food pantry clients. All assessed variables were associated to food insecurity status in the service workers (p &lt; 0.01 for all). Among the food pantry clients, men (OR 1.60; 95% CI 1.09 − 4.80) and homeless/tenants in community rental units (OR 7.12; 95% CI 2.42 − 20.95) were most likely to experience severe food insecurity. Conclusions Alongside the food pantry clients the majority of the service workers demonstrated some degree of food insecurity, with a considerable proportion being severely food-insecure. This predominantly low-income group is subject to rapid changes in the labour market and social security systems. The data demonstrated that well-known SES indicators and self-perceived health are linked to food insecurity. Key messages Severe food insecurity was common among predominantly low-income private sector service workers and food pantry clients. Food insecurity is linked to SES indicators and wellbeing.

scholarly journals Food insecurity, nutrition knowledge, and cooking skills are barriers to healthy eating among food pantry users

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn Nicole Hale ◽  
Surbhi Chhabra ◽  
Ashley Zipfel ◽  
David H. Holben ◽  
Lisa M. Vaughn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Cooking Skills

scholarly journals Social Capital, Social Support, and Food Insecurity in Food Pantry Users

2014 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 678-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surbhi Chhabra ◽  
Grace A. Falciglia ◽  
Seung-Yeon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Food Pantry

scholarly journals 210: Food insecurity screening in adults with cystic fibrosis: A single-center study in the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. S102-S103
Author(s):  
E. McKenzie-Howat ◽  
P. Aisling ◽  
C. MacDougald ◽  
F. Charlotte ◽  
D. Watson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Single Center Study ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Center Study

scholarly journals Combatting Food Insecurity on a Mid sized Public University Campus in the Midwest

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Jenny Manry ◽  
Shala Mills ◽  
Dorothy Ochs
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Public University ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Frozen Foods ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Survey Results

Students and faculty at a rural university in Western Kansas took steps to decrease food insecurity in the campus population through the establishment of a campus garden and food pantry. Over a two-year period, the campus garden was relocated and expanded to provide easy access to faculty, staff, and students. The campus food pantry was enhanced to include cold and frozen foods and well as staple items. Survey results showed an increase in participation of both the garden and food pantry over the two-year period.

scholarly journals Food bank drive-through distribution during COVID-19: A reflective essay

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Brittney Cavaliere ◽  
Carson Drew ◽  
Katie Martin
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
New England ◽  
Free Food ◽  
People Of Color ◽  
Food Banks ◽  
Food Bank ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Regional Food ◽  
Food Needs ◽  
To Receive

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprece­dented surge in food insecurity and demand for free food. In response, Foodshare, the regional food bank serving Greater Hartford, Connecticut, created a drive-through distribution program to meet the immediate food needs of residents. Our team at Foodshare’s Institute for Hunger Research & Solutions conducted two surveys of people receiving food at the drive-through distribution to help inform Foodshare’s programming and response to the pandemic. Results show that 70% of households receiving food had never gone to a food pantry or other program to receive free food prior to COVID-19, and 67% said they come at least once a week. Additionally, 86% of guests are not going elsewhere to receive free food and only 37% know of other places to get free food. The majority of people receiving food at the drive-through distribution were people of color, who are those most affected by COVID-19 from both health and financial perspectives. From April to August 2020, Foodshare served an average of 1,500 households each day and more than 150,000 cars total at the drive-through distribution alone. Despite serving an immediate need for food, the drive-through model presents challenges, particu­larly during the New England winter with snow and freezing temperatures, and is an expensive endeavor. Foodshare and other food banks will need to pivot again from short-term pandemic assistance to longer-term approaches to create dignified, convenient, and sustainable access to healthy food for additional people struggling with food insecurity. Food banks can also leverage their extensive platforms of volunteers and donors to advocate for policy changes that will ensure eco­nomic stability and food security.

scholarly journals 0238 Campus Food Pantry Assistance is Related to Better Physical And Mental Health Through Adequate Sleep Among College Students in a Public University System

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A91-A92
Author(s):  
S Martinez ◽  
S Kalaydjian ◽  
L Ritchie ◽  
A Nazmi ◽  
A Prather
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
General Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Food Pantries

Abstract Introduction Food insecurity is an issue among students in higher education and has been linked to insufficient sleep, and poor mental and general health. College campuses have quickly responded by establishing campus food pantries. However, the extent to which campus food pantries are ameliorating the impacts of food insecurity is unknown. Methods Online survey data were collected from a cross-sectional sample of 1,855 students who were food pantry users in the 10-campus UC system. Students were asked to report their number of visits to a food pantry in the past month, and to rate their general health, depressive symptoms, and number of days of enough sleep (in a week) before and after food pantry access. Changes in days of enough sleep, depressive symptoms and general health were computed. Demographic characteristics were obtained from institutional data. Path analysis was used to examine direct and indirect pathways from food pantry use to depressive symptoms and general health through enough sleep days, controlling for workstudy receipt, Pell grant receipt and family income. Results Students on average were 21.7 years old (SD= 3.5), and had more days of adequate sleep (25%), and improved depressive symptoms (43%) and general health (31%) after obtaining services from a campus food pantry. An increase in monthly food pantry use was directly related to a decrease in depressive symptoms (β= 0.08, p&lt;0.001) and an increase in general health (β= 0.07, p=0.001). Additionally, an increase in food pantry use related to an increase in getting more days of enough sleep (β=0.07, p=0.001), which in turn positively related to a decrease in depressive symptoms (β=0.18, p&lt;0.001) and improved general health (β=0.24, p&lt;0.001). Conclusion Food pantry use had a positive relationship with student health outcomes, and enough sleep days played an important mediating role. Findings suggest that emergency food access may have a positive impact on student health outcomes. Support This study was funded by the UC Campus Basic Needs Committees.

scholarly journals Why Are Hungry College Students Not Seeking Help? Predictors of and Barriers to Using an On-Campus Food Pantry

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aseel El Zein ◽  
Anne Mathews ◽  
Lisa House ◽  
Karla Shelnutt
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
The United States ◽  
Student Loan ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
The Impact

Background: The number of food pantries on U.S. college campuses has increased in response to students’ food insecurity, but limited information is available to describe the impact of this resource. The objective of this cross-sectional investigation was to examine the relationship between food insecurity and food pantry awareness, use, and perceived barriers to use. Methods: Students attending the University of Florida in fall 2017 (n = 899) completed the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Adult Food Security Survey and responded to questions about food pantry awareness and use. Sociodemographic data were also collected and included in multivariate logistic regression models. Results: While most students (70%) were aware of the existing food pantry, nearly a third of respondents were classified as being food insecure. After adjusting for sociodemographic correlates, factors such as identifying as being food insecure, international status, and receiving a student loan or a need-based federal financial aid (Pell grant) increased the likelihood of utilizing the campus food pantry. Despite these predictors, only 38% of food insecure students reported food pantry use. Among students who provided qualitative insights, four main barriers to using the on-campus food pantry were identified: social stigma, insufficient information on pantry use policies, self-identity, and inconvenient hours. Conclusions: Food security interventions and administrative policy should consider a new model of the traditional campus food pantry that reduces concerns of social stigma and is supported by clear and ongoing communications of operational procedures tailored for the college student population.

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