<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stronghold Food Pantry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stronghold Food Pantry is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving American military families facing food insecurity.]]></description><link>https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:15:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Military Family Food Insecurity Statistics: What the Numbers Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 is a growing...]]></description><link>https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/post/military-family-food-insecurity-statistics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55f1ffaa353f04565aa63a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30072d_4c94ea340246468480af39dd2344bc11~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meghann Greenhill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stronghold Food Pantry begins 2026 by expanding support for military families ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.” That commitment...]]></description><link>https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/post/stronghold-2026-q1-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55eff4f257a983bd8f5c15</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30072d_08f96a67ae064eefbad3ed99e917786c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meghann Greenhill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get food assistance as a military family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to get food assistance as a military family through Stronghold Food Pantry, including open pantry visits, nationwide delivery and Pop-Up Pantries. ]]></description><link>https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/post/military-family-food-assistance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55ecdb419af4c003fe0f97</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30072d_f9032844ecd64964b43be5e77bef90f1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meghann Greenhill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support Military Families Facing Food Insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how Stronghold Food Pantry supported military families during the government shutdown with food assistance, resources, and community care. ]]></description><link>https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/post/military-families-government-shutdown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a549be2c9207c0e6a4a8449</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30072d_47c83cf0b4ad4823a33175bc1dd1cc86~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meghann Greenhill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stronghold’s 2025 Impact — A Year of People, Purpose and Standing Together ]]></title><description><![CDATA[See how Stronghold Food Pantry supported military families in 2025 through food distribution, partnerships, Pop-Up Pantries, and Ambassador support.]]></description><link>https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/post/2025-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a549559f565f87d6c742c5a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30072d_224b367068614f1188c03df0124bf687~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Meghann Greenhill</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>