Food insecurity is a complicated issue, and several factors give rise to its prevalence across all military- and Veteran-connected families - no matter their rank. Research is just now starting to catch up to what is already known:
The unique challenges that service members, past and present, and their families face - from spouse un- and underemployment, to child care costs, student loans, and out-of-pocket living expenses - contribute to the complexities that lead to the inaccessibility of nutritious foods.
That is why Blue Star Families is committed to making food insecurity a thing of the past by rallying around military and Veteran families, delivering military and civilian resources to those in need and empowering them to thrive.
Nourish The Service Articles
Starbucks and Blue Star Families Address Military Family Food Insecurity
Starbucks shines as a beacon of commitment to Blue Star Families’ Do Your Part initiative, made possible by the generosity of Craig Newmark and craig newmark philanthropies, addressing critical issues affecting military families and our collective defense efforts. Not only do they provide employment opportunities for military spouses, but they also foster community connections as…
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Three Simple Ways for Military Families to Maintain a Balanced Diet During PCS Moves
PCS moves can be hectic and stressful, but with the proper preparation, military families can ensure they get a balanced and healthy diet during the transition. Military families can maintain a balanced diet while moving during Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves with a few simple steps. Here are three simple ways military families can…
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How Military Spouses Make Nutritional Well-Being and Caregiving a Priority in Military Life
As we celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Month, it is important to recognize the invaluable contributions of our military spouses. They play a critical role in ensuring the nutritional well-being and caregiving of our military families, as well as the readiness of our military personnel. Military spouses often bear the primary responsibility for household management, including…
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3 Ways Proper Nutrition Helps Build Resilience in Military Children
For military children, proper nutrition is essential for building resilience. Military children often experience unique stressors, including frequent moves, family separation due to deployment, and new school and community adjustment. Resilience, or the capacity to adapt to stressful situations and changes in their environment, is a valuable skill that can help military children cope with…
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Blue Star Families and Starbucks Join Forces to Combat Military Family Food Insecurity
Good nutrition is essential to military readiness. Blue Star Families and Starbucks are joining forces to help military families have access to the necessary resources to help them thrive. Through this partnership, Blue Star Families and Starbucks will continue to raise awareness of food insecurity among military families while supporting those in need and informing…
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3 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Military Couples on a Budget
For military couples, spending holidays together can be happenchance thanks to deployments and trainings. And if you are together, you want it to be special. If you’re looking for ideas to celebrate the holiday on a budget, there are plenty of creative and thoughtful ways to show your love and appreciation – without breaking the…
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