Exploring How Stigma Contributes to Food Insecurity Among the University of Nebraska at Omaha Campus
Date of Award
5-7-2026
Degree Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Department
Public Administration
Abstract
At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, around 40% of students were reported to be food insecure. In an attempt to reduce food insecurity among the campus, the Maverick Food Pantry located on Dodge campus, provides food to all UNO students. The study aims to determine how potential factors including: internalized stigma, anticipated stigma, and informational awareness may influence pantry usage for students at UNO. The study also aims to determine the relationship between informational awareness and stigma. Using a Likert-scale survey and comparative analysis, data was obtained to determine if stigma had any effect on students’ ability to access the Maverick Food Pantry and if awareness had an impact on stigma. The results of the study determined that internalized stigma impacted pantry usage, while awareness had an impact on levels of stigma students reported.
Recommended Citation
Lopez, Fernando, "Exploring How Stigma Contributes to Food Insecurity Among the University of Nebraska at Omaha Campus" (2026). Public Administration Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity. 7.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/pubadstudent/7
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