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 is a growing...

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...