Nutrition Environment Food Pantry Assessment Tool (NEFPAT): Development and Evaluation

Nikolaus, Cassandra J.; Laurent, Emily; Loehmer, Emily; An, Ruopeng; Khan, Naiman A.; McCaffrey, Jennifer

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2018.03.011

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“…The recently developed and validated Nutrition Environment Food Pantry Assessment Tool (NEFPAT) evaluates a pantry on six areas identified to encourage better nutrition among pantry patrons including choices, nudging healthy foods, diverse fruit and vegetable options, as well as providing other resources and accommodating alternative eating patterns (Nikolaus et al, 2018). Among 27 tested pantries, scores ranged from 5 to 26 out of a possible total of 47 on the NEFPAT, suggesting room for improvement.…”

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Highlighting Healthy Options in a Food Pantry Setting: A Pilot Study

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Family & Consum Sci Res J

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Food pantries are an important resource for the food insecure. The purpose of this study was to generate pilot data on effects of rearranging a food pantry on consumer food choices. Two pantries in Illinois participated in the study: a control pantry and the other pantry rearranged to highlight healthier foods. Consumer selections were compared. Patrons at the intervention pantry chose more fresh fruits and vegetables, canned vegetables, nuts, and dairy products; these items met the healthy criteria that had been established prior to the intervention. This study suggests that an intervention that was free and relatively easy to manage could improve food selections among food pantry patrons. This has the potential of leading to improved dietary intake among the food insecure.

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Section: Review Of Literaturementioning

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Highlighting Healthy Options in a Food Pantry Setting: A Pilot Study

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Banning

et al. 2020

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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“…Specifically, the researcher recommends building a connection with the international stores in the greater Kansas City area. At the same time, current literature argues that food pantries with a clear way of communicating information to clients include clear written messages in multiple languages responding to client need in a culturally sensitive way Nikolaus et al 2018). Furthermore, posting signs in multiple languages connects the Campus Cupboard to the university's commitment to diversity as well as their core value of meeting the needs of all students through community:…”

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“…First, in order to identify needs, Cady (2014) suggested short-term action should include developing assessments to determine the prevalence and severity of food insecurity in addition to barriers and specific populations who are being disproportionately affected. Although the Wisconsin HOPE Lab has already conducted a detailed campus-wide study, additional inquiries and engagement with clients will create a deeper connection with those individuals the Cupboard wants to reach Nikolaus et al 2018).…”

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“…Additionally, improving the face of the Campus Cupboard is also important, as some scholars call for a rebrand of food pantries by connecting them with sources of wellness instead of need Nikolaus et al 2018).…”

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“…To support such commitment, there are several theory-based mechanisms to create client centered food choices revolving around dignity, motivation and education to build skills and resources that families can use to move towards independence. For example, Fresh Place and NEFPAT (Nutrition Environment Food Pantry Assessment Tool) are designed to provided information data and specific strategies for intervention Nikolaus et al, 2018).…”

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Exploring college food insecurity : a qualitative case study of the perspectives of the University of Central Missouri food pantry clientele

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Insufficient resources undermine postsecondary educational experiences and delay credit attainment for many college students (Goldrick-Rab, Baker-Smith, Coca, Looker, and Williams, 2019). To examine the efficacy of existing interventions, such as a campus food pantry, the researcher conducted a series of interviews with a cross section of volunteers, staffed leaders, and food pantry clients. The study produced 5 significant themes. 1) UCM students are balancing multiple responsibilities with a variety of stresses; 2) The Campus Cupboard clients shared an array of successful strategies for making ends meet while in college; 3) The reasons people use the Campus Cupboard vary from individual to individual; 4) Clients care about the food and services the Campus Cupboard offers as well as their experience while they are in there; 5) The volunteers and staff are the Campus Cupboard's greatest asset. They represent a variety of skills, abilities, knowledge, perspectives and resources for the cupboard and their clients. The recommendations focused on three core capacities that are critical for the Campus Cupboard. Specifically, to address the dietary struggles students face in higher education, as well as the living costs associated with schooling, this study constructs its recommendations focusing on 1) Building a culturally responsive food pantry; 2) Tailoring its outreach; and 3) Creating sustainable change.

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Nutrition Environment Food Pantry Assessment Tool (NEFPAT): Development and Evaluation

Cited by 22 publications

References 29 publications

Highlighting Healthy Options in a Food Pantry Setting: A Pilot Study

Highlighting Healthy Options in a Food Pantry Setting: A Pilot Study

Exploring college food insecurity : a qualitative case study of the perspectives of the University of Central Missouri food pantry clientele

Review: Private food assistance in high income countries: A guide for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers

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