Military families should have the security of knowing that their children have enough to eat, especially because they sacrifice so much.
Threatened Cuts to WIC Program Put Military Families at Risk
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What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown
While we hope a government shutdown can be avoided, NMFA has been on the Hill and working with DoD to get as much helpful information as we can.
Quality of Life Panel Formed with Military Families Top of Mind
The House Armed Services Committee has established a Quality of Life Panel to do a comprehensive review of issues impacting military families.
How WIC and SNAP Can Help Your Military Family
Learn more about federal nutrition assistance programs, SNAP and WIC, and how they can be a resource for military families.
Military Families, Advocates Urge White House Conference on Hunger to Address Their Concerns on Food Insecurity
According to the Department of Defense, an unacceptable 24% of military families are food insecure – there is a food pantry on or near every single US military base.
Advocates Submit Joint Recommendations to Federal Agencies for Implementation of Military Family Basic Needs Allowance
Survey of 2,000 military teens shows an overwhelming majority plan to be a part of America’s force of the future.
Congress Excludes Aid to Address Military Hunger in NDAA
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021, which did not include the proposed Military Family Basic Needs Allowance.
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