Episode 182: Food Insecurity in the Military
About the Podcast
In this episode, Clancy speaks with Monica Bassett, an Army spouse, founder of Stronghold Food Pantry, and the 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Army Spouse of the Year awardee. You won’t want to miss their discussion about how food insecurity is silent in the military because people fear they will not get a promotion. Listen and enjoy the show!
About Monica Bassett
Monica Bassett is the founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry - Ambassador Program launched globally feeding military families of all service branches. She is an awardee of the 2022 AFI Army Spouse of the Year and a military food insecurity expert.
Discussion Takeaways
- 24% of military families are facing food insecurity. To put that into perspective, the military makes up 1% of the entire nation, and the national food insecurity rate is 4.8%.
- Civilian people aren't hearing what military families are facing with the issues of food insecurity.
- The military has built a culture of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and a mindset of "We've got it." But the military needs help sometimes, just like anyone else.
- Food dignity means that everyone can have enough food, sharing it most lovingly. It’s about having what one needs, like nutrition and energy, without embarrassment or added stress.
#1 tip to improve access to healthy food
24% of military families face food insecurity, yet their struggles often go unheard due to a culture of 'don't ask, don't tell.' It's time to amplify their stories and raise awareness.
Each week on the Food Dignity® Podcast, the Food Dignity® Movement's Clancy Harrison hosts a wide variety of hunger experts and other people making changes on the frontlines. Join us as we dive deep into conversations that will change the way you think about food insecurity.
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