We hear the word stigma a lot. People might say, “There’s a stigma around asking for help,” or “They felt stigmatized.” But what does that really mean, especially when it comes to things like food insecurity? In everyday conversation, stigma usually means someone being judged or treated unfairly. But in science and public health, […] The post What Does Stigma Really Mean? appeared first on Center for Research in Education & Social Policy.| Center for Research in Education & Social Policy
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.| Center for Research in Education & Social Policy
By McKenna Halverson When people turn to food pantries for help, they should feel supported—not judged or overlooked. But for many, the experience can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and even demeaning. This is often due to structural stigma—unfair systems and practices that make it harder for people to get the help they need, in ways that […] The post Addressing Structural Stigma in Emergency Food Assistance Settings appeared first on Center for Research in Education & Social Policy.| Center for Research in Education & Social Policy
Chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity continue to challenge families and healthcare systems across Delaware. But a growing movement—Food is Medicine (FIM)—offers a bold, evidence-based solution: integrate nutritious food and healthcare to improve outcomes and reduce costs. From February 2023 to February 2024, Westside Family Healthcare, in partnership with CRESP at the University of […] The post Food is Medicine in Action: Feeding Families Program Shows Promising R...| Center for Research in Education & Social Policy
In the summer of 2018, the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) at the University of Delaware (UD) was approached by staff of UD’s Professional Development Center for Educators (PDCE) to conduct a case study of the implementation of the Bookworms Curriculum at Seaford School District in Seaford, DE. Seaford SD consists […]| Center for Research in Education & Social Policy