Perceptions of SNAP Policies Among Food Pantry Clients in the Midwest: A Comparison between SNAP and Non-SNAP Participants. Issue 1 (4th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parks, Courtney; Calloway, Eric; Chiappone, Alethea; Fricke, Hollyanne; Stern, Katie; Yaroch, Amy L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hunger & environmental nutrition. Volume 14:Issue 1/2(2019)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 97
• Publication Date: 2019-03-04
• Subjects: Food insecurity -- SNAP -- policy -- food pantry; Nutrition -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Hunger -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Food supply -- Periodicals; 613.2
• DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2018.1549519
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1932-0248

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Research exploring the attitudes and opinions of food pantry clients on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program is limited. The purpose of this study was to explore differences in perceptions of SNAP policies and sociodemographic variables between food pantry clients that were SNAP and non-SNAP participants. A survey was conducted with food pantry clients in the Midwest assessing sociodemographics, perceived benefits/experiences with SNAP participation, attitudes toward SNAP policy (e.g., restrictions), and household food security. Chi-square analyses and post hoc adjustments were conducted. Differences between SNAP participations and non-SNAP participants were found across sociodemographics, perceived benefits, and endorsement of SNAP policies.