A scoping review of food insecurity in active duty military families

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Food insecurity affects a large portion of the United States population. Many subsets of the population are affected disproportionately, including active …

A cross-sectional study exploring the role of social isolation in the relationship between food insecurity, depressive symptoms, and resource use among midwestern rural Veterans in the U.S.

Abstract: Background/Objectives: The study's objective was to determine whether social isolation serves as a mediator in the cross-sectional relationship between food insecurity, …

2024 military teen experience survey

Abstract: Since 2021, NMFA has surveyed military-connected teens to better understand their experience. Now in its fourth year, the 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey (MTES) is …

"Just food doesn't do it": Understanding food insecurity among rural Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Food security among rural veteran populations is an understudied subject. This study uses qualitative data from 106 semi-structured interviews conducted with staff from …

The association between food insecurity and intimate partner violence among U.S. army soldiers

Abstract: Food insecurity in the military ranges between 25% and 33%, significantly higher than the 10.5% for civilians reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The primary …

“We’re trained to survive.”: Veterans’ experiences seeking food assistance

Abstract: Purpose. Food insecurity threatens veterans’ health, yet little is known about their experiences seeking food assistance. Thus, we studied veterans’ experiences as …

Food insecurity among U.K. Veterans

Abstract: This research compares food insecurity for U.K. veterans and nonveterans using the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 10-item Adult Food Security Survey …