Article Title

Rural Food Pantry Users’ Stigma and Safety Net Food Programs

Authors

Lori L. Nooney, University of South Dakota
Elisabetta Giomo-James, University of South Dakota
Peter A. Kindle, University of South DakotaFollow
Debra S. Norris, University of South Dakota
Ryan R. Myers, University of South Dakota
Alyssa Tucker, University of South Dakota
Robert Jon Stanley, University of South Dakota

Abstract

Increasing numbers of individuals in our community have been seeking local food pantry assistance. Previous studies of food pantries found that users show low rates of governmental aid receipt, especially in rural areas. We assessed evidence that suggests that post-recession need has mitigated rural reluctance to pursue government assistance. The inadequacy of government and local food assistance to address the problem of food insecurity in our community is discussed.

Recommended Citation

Nooney, Lori L.; Giomo-James, Elisabetta; Kindle, Peter A.; Norris, Debra S.; Myers, Ryan R.; Tucker, Alyssa; and Stanley, Robert Jon (2013) "Rural Food Pantry Users’ Stigma and Safety Net Food Programs," Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal: Vol. 5: No. 1, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61611/2165-4611.1044
Available at: https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/crsw/vol5/iss1/7