We have been tracking the issues of food insecurity and hunger in the military community for years. Our research consistently shows that military families have been quietly struggling to meet this basic need. Currently, one in five military and veteran households are food insecure, rising to one in four among active duty.
Created in 2018, the Military Family Food Insecurity Coalition (MFFIC) shares research and resources, raises awareness, and develops solutions that alleviate hunger, lessen stigma, and remove barriers to assistance.
The coalition is comprised of military-connected nonprofits, advocacy and education organizations, policymakers, subject matter experts, industry leaders, food banks, and more.
Current participants:
- American Red Cross
- Arizona Food Bank Network
- Armed Services YMCA
- Blue Star Families
- Bob Woodruff Foundation
- Capital Area Food Bank
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Feeding America
- Foodbank of SE Virginia and the Eastern Shore
- Food Care Center Killeen
- Food Lifeline
- Food Research and Action Center
- Hope For The Warriors
- InDependent
- MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
- Military Family Advisory Network
- Military Officers Association of America
- Military Resale Small Business Coalition
- MJ Simon & Company
- Mission: Readiness
- National Association of Counties
- National Military Family Association
- National WIC Association
- Northwest Harvest
- Nourish Pierce County
- San Antonio Food Bank
- Soldiers’ Angels
- Stronghold Community Food Pantry
- The American Legion
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Unite Us
- United Way
- United Service Organization
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Wounded Warrior Project
Read our organizational letter of recommendations for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health here.
To learn more or get involved, contact coalitions@mfan.org.