Stories from the fight against military family food insecurity

Nearly 1 in 4 military families face food insecurity. Here are 5 real ways individuals and companies can help, starting today.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed September 2026 Military Family Hunger Action Month.

See how Stronghold supported military families in Q2 2026.

Stronghold Food Pantry received Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation to support military families facing food insecurity.

Use your Target Circle community votes to support Stronghold Food Pantry and military families facing food insecurity. Voting closes September 30.

Learn how the Stronghold Ambassador Program delivers fresh, personalized groceries to military families through trained Ambassadors nationwide.

What military family food insecurity statistics reveal One in four active-duty military families experience food insecurity, compared with one in eight U.S. households. Food insecurity exists when access to adequate and nutritious food for normal growth and development is limited or uncertain. It stretches beyond the dinner table by affecting overall well-being and military retention and readiness. The statistics show that military food insecurity is not isolated or rare and

As 2026 began, founder and CEO Monica Bassett spent time reflecting on what it means to grow with intention. At Stronghold Food Pantry, growth has never been about numbers alone. It has always been about listening, learning, and responding to the real needs of military families with dignity and care. The strongest programs are not built from data alone, but from conversations, shared experiences and the moments when families feel safe enough to say, “This is what we need.” Th

Learn how to get food assistance as a military family through Stronghold Food Pantry, including open pantry visits, nationwide delivery and Pop-Up Pantries.

Learn how Stronghold Food Pantry supported military families during the government shutdown with food assistance, resources, and community care.

See how Stronghold Food Pantry supported military families in 2025 through food distribution, partnerships, Pop-Up Pantries, and Ambassador support.