Food insecurity

VA Research recently published three News Briefs highlighting advances on PTSD treatment, sleep apnea and a pilot food program.

If you struggle with having enough to eat, or access to quality foods, you may be at risk of food insecurity.

Last year, Soldiers' Angels supported over 49,000 food-insecure military and Veteran families with 1.4 million pounds of food.

Partnering to improve access to medically tailored meals and groceries for Veterans with critical food insecurity.

VA is addressing Veteran food insecurity with interventions and highlighting the unique needs of women and rural Veterans.

VA’s greatest asset in ending food insecurity for every Veteran and family is VA’s integrated approach to health care.

South Texas VA uses a food security campaign to increase equitable access to food and better nutrition for Veterans in South Texas.

A monthly drive-thru food pantry is aimed at alleviating food insecurity among Veterans and their families in rural North Texas.

LA VA’s multi-disciplinary Food Security Committee will create a plan to reduce the number of Veterans needing access to healthy food.

South Texas VA hired food security manager Cristina Elizondo, who is very serious about eliminating Veteran food insecurity.

A Veteran Community Garden will provide fresh vegetables to promote healthy eating and give Veterans a sense of accomplishment.

El Paso VA held a free food distribution event with help from two community partners, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and the Armed Forces YMCA.