For many Americans, food pantries offer a vital lifeline. But for those who rely on them, the need for nourishment can come with something else— stigma. New research from the Food Stigma Research Lab highlights how anticipated stigma—the fear of being judged—emerges as the most common barrier faced by people accessing food assistance. This internal […] The post How Stigma Shapes the Experience of Food Pantry Users appeared first on Center for Research in Education & Social Policy.
