Addressing Military Hunger
Military families make many sacrifices so their loved ones may bravely serve our country, but going without food should never be one of them. It is in our national interest to ensure that members of our all-volunteer force can perform their duties without a worry of whether their families have enough to eat.
Feeding the Gulf Coast is committed to ensuring that no service member, Veteran, or military family faces hunger. Our Military Hunger Program addresses the unique challenges of military life that contribute to food insecurity, such as frequent relocations, limited access to assistance programs, and the high cost of living near bases.
Hunger Among Those Who Serve
Food insecurity is a pressing issue within the military community:
- Nearly a quarter of active-duty service members were food insecure in 2020.*
- One in five military and Veteran families face food insecurity, highlighting the widespread nature of this challenge.**
- Up to 24% of Veterans in the United States experience food insecurity, or inconsistent access to nutritionally adequate and safe foods.*** In our service alone, that means up to 58,800 Veterans at risk of hunger.
These statistics underscore the critical need for targeted hunger-relief efforts within the military community. With 10 military installations and more than 245,000 Veterans in our service area, Feeding the Gulf Coast is deeply committed to addressing the military hunger crisis.
Get Involved
We are working with partners near or on military bases to establish specific programs to ensure our troops don’t have to worry about putting food on the table. For more information about this program or to get involved, contact Rodney Wilson at (251) 653-1617 ext. 209. Donate today to help us serve those that serve you.
DONATE TODAY!Service Area Statistics
Active-Duty Military
- Alabama: 875
- Florida: 38,561
- Mississippi: 8,408
Veterans | (living below the poverty line)
- Alabama: 57,121 (4,025)
- Florida: 120,524 (7,113)
- Mississippi: 46,910 (2,888)
Sources:
*USDA
**Military Food Insecurity Statistics
***Journal of Primary Care & Community Health