Military family food aid program expands to four more US states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its Fresh Funds program to four new areas: Naval Station Norfolk/Hampton Roads (Virginia), MacDill Air Force Base (Florida), San Diego (California), and Seattle/Tacoma (Washington). The program provides $125 grocery stipends via Instacart and a PCS Pantry Restock Box to relocating military families with dependents, regardless of rank. This expansion brings total installations served to 17 across six states. Over 6,000 families have benefited since 2024, addressing research showing over 40% of military families face low food security.
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Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its Fresh Funds program to four additional military installations: Naval Station Norfolk and Hampton Roads in Virginia, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and upcoming launches in San Diego, California, and Seattle/Tacoma, Washington. The program provides newly arriving military families with a $125 grocery stipend via Instacart for food, beverages, and baby essentials, plus a PCS Pantry Restock Box with pantry staples and cleaning supplies. Service members with at least one dependent are eligible regardless of rank. The expansion brings total served installations to 17 across six states. MFAN research shows over 40% of military families report low or very low food security, and more than 60% of active-duty families paid over $1,000 out-of-pocket for recent moves. Since partnering with Instacart in 2024, over 6,000 families have benefited from the program.
Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its PCS Pantry Restock program to four new areas: Naval Station Norfolk/Hampton Roads (Virginia), MacDill Air Force Base (Florida), San Diego (California), and Seattle/Tacoma (Washington). The program provides newly relocating military families with a $150 pantry box and a $125 Fresh Funds grocery stipend for up to three months via Instacart. MFAN research found over 60% of active-duty families paid more than $1,000 out of pocket for moves, and over 40% reported low food security. The program now serves 17 installations across six states, partnering with Instacart and CVS Health. More than 6,000 families have benefited to date.
Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its Fresh Funds program to four additional military installations: Naval Station Norfolk and Hampton Roads in Virginia, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and upcoming launches in San Diego, California, and Seattle/Tacoma, Washington. The program provides $125 grocery stipends via Instacart for food, beverages, and baby essentials to military families relocating with dependents, regardless of rank. This expansion brings the total to 17 installations across six states. The program was created in response to MFAN research showing over 40% of military families report low or very low food security, and more than 60% of active-duty families paid over $1,000 out-of-pocket for move-related expenses. Since 2024, over 6,000 families have benefited from the PCS Pantry Restock Box program, which includes pantry staples, cleaning supplies, and paper goods delivered to homes.
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Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its PCS Pantry Restock program to four new areas: Naval Station Norfolk/Hampton Roads (Virginia), MacDill AFB (Florida), San Diego (California), and Seattle/Tacoma (Washington). The program provides a $150 pantry box and a $125 grocery stipend via Instacart to eligible military families with dependents, regardless of rank. The expansion brings total installations served to 17 across six states. The initiative responds to MFAN research showing over 40% of military families report low or very low food security, and over 60% of active-duty families paid more than $1,000 out-of-pocket for recent moves. CVS Health is a lead supporter. More than 6,000 families have benefited to date.
Free food program for moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its Fresh Funds program to four new areas, offering $125 grocery stipends to relocating military families. New programs have launched at Naval Station Norfolk and Hampton Roads, Virginia, and MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Programs will soon launch in San Diego, California, and the Seattle/Tacoma, Washington area. This brings the total to 17 installations across six states. The program, established in response to MFAN research showing over 40% of military families face low food security, provides a PCS Pantry Restock Box and up to three months of $125 Instacart credits for food, beverages, and baby essentials. Service members with at least one dependent are eligible regardless of rank. MFAN has partnered with Instacart since 2024, with over 6,000 families benefiting to date.
Free food program for moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its Fresh Funds program to four new locations: Naval Station Norfolk and Hampton Roads, Virginia; MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida; San Diego, California; and Seattle/Tacoma, Washington. The program provides $125 grocery stipends via Instacart to military families relocating with dependents, regardless of rank. It also offers a PCS Pantry Restock Box with staples and cleaning supplies. The expansion brings total installations served to 17 across six states. MFAN research shows over 40% of military families report low or very low food security, and more than 60% of active-duty families paid over $1,000 out-of-pocket for recent moves. Since partnering with Instacart in 2024, over 6,000 families have benefited.
Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its Fresh Funds program to four new areas: Naval Station Norfolk/Hampton Roads (Virginia), MacDill Air Force Base (Florida), San Diego (California), and Seattle/Tacoma (Washington). The program provides moving military families with a $125 grocery stipend via Instacart for food, beverages, and baby essentials, plus a PCS Pantry Restock Box with pantry staples and cleaning supplies. Eligible service members with at least one dependent can sign up regardless of rank. The expansion brings total installations served to 17 across six states. MFAN research shows over 60% of active-duty families paid more than $1,000 out-of-pocket for moves, and over 40% report low food security. Since partnering with Instacart in 2024, more than 6,000 families have benefited.
Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its PCS Pantry Restock program to four new areas: Naval Station Norfolk/Hampton Roads (Virginia), MacDill Air Force Base (Florida), San Diego (California), and Seattle/Tacoma (Washington). The program provides newly arriving military families with a $150 pantry box and a $125 grocery stipend via Instacart for up to three months. Over 6,000 families have already benefited. The expansion is driven by MFAN research showing over 40% of military families experience low food security and many pay over $1,000 out-of-pocket during moves. CVS Health is a lead supporter, and Instacart handles delivery. Service members with at least one dependent are eligible regardless of rank.
Free food program for moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its Fresh Funds program to four new areas: Naval Station Norfolk/Hampton Roads (Virginia), MacDill Air Force Base (Tampa, Florida), San Diego (California), and Seattle/Tacoma (Washington). The program provides $125 grocery stipends via Instacart for food, beverages, and baby essentials to military families relocating with dependents, regardless of rank. Families can also receive a PCS Pantry Restock Box with pantry staples and cleaning supplies. The expansion brings total installations served to 17 across six states. MFAN research found over 40% of military families report low or very low food security, and more than 60% of active-duty families paid over $1,000 out-of-pocket for recent moves. The program has served over 6,000 families since partnering with Instacart in 2024.
Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is expanding its Fresh Funds program to four new areas: Naval Station Norfolk/Hampton Roads, Virginia; MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida; San Diego, California; and Seattle/Tacoma, Washington. The program provides $125 grocery stipends via Instacart to military families relocating, helping cover food, beverages, and baby essentials. It also offers a PCS Pantry Restock Box with pantry staples and cleaning supplies. The expansion brings total installations served to 17 across six states. MFAN research shows over 40% of military families face low food security, and more than 60% pay over $1,000 out-of-pocket during moves. Since 2024, over 6,000 families have benefited from the program.