Long Christopher R, Bailey Mary M, Cascante Diana, Purvis Rachel, Rowland Brett, Faitak Bonnie, Gittelsohn Joel, Caspi Caitlin E, English Emily S, McElfish Pearl A
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, College of Medicine, 1125 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, 72703-5011 United States.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Office of Community Health and Research, 1125 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, 72703-5011 United States.
J Hunger Environ Nutr. 2023;18(2):245-260. doi: 10.1080/19320248.2022.2058334. Epub 2022 Apr 6.
A qualitative formative approach was used to explore food pantry clients' needs, preferences, and recommendations regarding food received from food pantries. Fifty adult clients of six Arkansas food pantries were interviewed in English, Spanish, or Marshallese. Data analysis used the constant comparative qualitative methodology. In choice and minimal choice pantries, three themes emerged: clients need increased quantities of food, particularly more proteins and dairy; clients desire higher quality food, including healthy food and food not close to expiration; and clients desire familiar foods and food appropriate for their health needs. System level policy changes are needed to address clients' recommendations.
采用定性形成性方法来探索食品救济站客户对从食品救济站获得的食品的需求、偏好和建议。对阿肯色州六个食品救济站的50名成年客户用英语、西班牙语或马绍尔语进行了访谈。数据分析采用持续比较定性方法。在自选式和有限选择式食品救济站中,出现了三个主题:客户需要增加食品数量,特别是更多的蛋白质和奶制品;客户希望获得更高质量的食品,包括健康食品和离保质期远的食品;客户希望获得熟悉的食品以及适合其健康需求的食品。需要进行系统层面的政策变革以回应客户的建议。