Courtesy Story | 59th Medical Wing | 11.22.2024
The 59th Medical Wing's initiative to combat food insecurity in the patient populatoin
Story by Maria Christina Yager | Munson Army Health Center Public Affairs | 10.28.2024
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – Blood pressure, pulse, and body temperature are metrics you’d expect to be assessed when checking in for a medical appointment, but now, at least once per year, patients at Munson Army Health Center will be screened for food insecurity, too....
Story by Janecze Wright | Fort Hood Public Affairs Office | 02.01.2024
Fort Cavazos officials convened the Army Family Action Plan Steering Committee to address issues impacting single parents, safety and food insecurity and strategize solutions for each topic....
Story by Janecze Wright | Fort Hood Public Affairs Office | 01.18.2024
The Fort Cavazos Resource Management Office made a huge holiday donation to show how much the Great Place cares about military and community members experiencing food insecurity....
Story by Lori Bultman | 502nd Air Base Wing | 01.17.2024
Entering the new year, U.S. Army leaders pledged to renew their commitment to the financial well-being of Soldiers and their families through a variety of enhanced resources and educational programs. One of these involves quick and affordable meal preparation....
Courtesy Story | Defense Commissary Agency | 10.26.2023
DOD contributed 5.9 million, or 59 percent of 10 million pounds collected for the Fed Feeds Families campaign, an increase of more than 26 percent from 2022. The Defense Commissary Agency’s share of DOD’s 5.9 million was 4.1 million pounds, or 69 percent, an increase of more than 28 percent from last year....
Story by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos | 18th Wing | 02.08.2023
The Kadena food pantry held a ribbon cutting ceremony signifying their grand opening to serve the local military community at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 8, 2023. Until now, no military affiliated food pantries were available on Okinawa. More than 25 percent of armed forces members reported experiencing food insecurity according to a 2018 Status of Forces Survey. Food insecurity threatens the......
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Angela Holtby | III Armored Corps | 10.27.2022
FORT HOOD, Texas — The Armed Services YMCA of Killeen held a grand opening for their new Five-Star Food Market, Oct. 27, 2022, in Harker Heights, Texas, with the stated goal of strengthening military families, supporting healthy lifestyles, and assisting service members and their families in connecting to the community....
