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ERIC Number: EJ1377652
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
Establishing a University Food Pantry: Growth, Changes in Shopper Characteristics and Recommendations
Gammon, Catherine; Van Camp, Cailyn; Harkema, Julie; Summers, Joelle; Leighton, Paul; Moraniec, Haley
Journal of American College Health, v71 n1 p211-220 2023
Objective: Describe trends in usage and shoppers of Eastern Michigan University's (EMU) food pantry over four academic years. Participants: Shoppers of EMU's pantry between September 2015 and April 2019. Methods: Data come from shopper questionnaires and pantry records of daily visits and food distribution. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and chi-square analyses were used to explore shopper characteristics and pantry use over time. Results: Pantry use increased over four academic years (from 1,021 to 3,080 visits/year). An increasing proportion of shoppers use the pantry [greater than or equal to] once/month (6.1% in 2015/2016; 15.1% in 2018/2019). Compared to irregular shoppers ([less than or equal to]7 visits/year), regular shoppers ([greater than or equal to]8 visits) reported higher rates of housing instability and were less likely to have a university meal plan. Conclusion: Data revealed substantial growth of the campus pantry, likely reflecting greater awareness and greater need. The findings highlight financial and social challenges faced by Michigan's college students. Recommendations for pantry establishment/maintenance are indicated.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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