About Feeding Military Families
Food insecurity among service members, veterans, and their families is an ongoing challenge, affecting over 22,000 active-duty families, 213,000 National Guard/Reservist families, and 1.2 million veterans across the United States. While the commitment of military personnel to our country is unwavering, many face the harsh reality of struggling to put food on the table.
Recognizing this need, the Satellite Rotary Club of Military Family Support launched Feeding Military Families in 2022 to provide direct support to military households experiencing food insecurity. Since then, we have distributed over 27 tons of food and essential supplies to military families across branches, including the Army, Marine Corps, and Navy, through partnerships with:
- Pelican Pantry – Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms
- Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Food Pantry
- 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Blackhorse Chapel Food Pantry – Fort Irwin
In March 2025, we are expanding our reach to include the Air Force and Space Force families at the Los Angeles Air Force Base food pantry.
Why Food Insecurity Matters
According to a 2020 study by the RAND Corporation, over 25% of active-duty service members experience food insecurity, highlighting the significant barriers to accessing adequate nutrition. Factors such as frequent relocations, gaps in spousal employment, limited financial literacy, and the stigma surrounding food assistance contribute to this crisis.
Despite available government support, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Family Supplemental Subsistence Allowance (FSSA), research shows that participation rates remain low, with only 14% of food-insecure military families accessing aid. Many service members fear career repercussions or lack awareness of available resources.
By bridging this gap through direct food distribution, Feeding Military Families provides dignified, immediate support where it is needed most.
How You Can Help
Keeping these pantries stocked requires collective effort. You can support Feeding Military Families by:
- Donating Non-Perishable Food Items – Drop off food staples at the designated locations listed on our flyer.
- Hosting a Donation Box – We provide collection boxes with flyers for businesses and organizations willing to help.
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Making a Monetary Contribution – Donate through the San Dimas Rotary Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3). Please write FEEDING HEROES in the memo line and send checks to:
P.O. Box 713, San Dimas, CA, 91773. - Volunteering – Join our team in sorting, packaging, and distributing food to military families in need.
For more information or to get involved, contact us at 909-667-2721 or email feedingmilitaryfamilies@gmail.com.
Together, we can ensure that no military family goes hungry. Join us in making a difference today.
Ways to Get Involved
Food insecurity is a silent struggle for thousands of military families. Feeding Military Families is dedicated to ensuring that no service member, veteran, or military child goes hungry—but we can’t do it alone. Join us in making a difference today!
1. Donate Food
Help keep our pantries stocked by donating non-perishable food items such as:
Canned meats, fruits, and vegetables Rice, pasta, and grains Peanut butter and jelly Cereal and oatmeal Shelf-stable milk and juice
Drop-off Locations: Find donation sites on our flyer or contact us for details.
2. Host a Donation Box
Want to support our food drive at your workplace, school, or business? We provide collection boxes with promotional flyers to help you gather food donations in your community. Email us at feedingmilitaryfamilies@gmail.com to request a donation box!
3. Make a Monetary Contribution
Every dollar makes a difference in fighting food insecurity among our military families. 100% of your donation goes directly to purchasing food and essential supplies.
Donate via check:
San Dimas Rotary Foundation (501(c)(3))
P.O. Box 713, San Dimas, CA, 91773
(Please write “FEEDING HEROES” in the memo line.)
4. Volunteer Your Time
Your time and effort can make an immediate impact! Volunteer opportunities include:
Assisting with food collection and sorting
Packing and distributing food at military pantries
Spreading awareness about our mission
Sign up today! Contact us at 
909-667-2721 or email feedingmilitaryfamilies@gmail.com.
5. Spread the Word
Help raise awareness about military food insecurity and our mission! Follow us on social media, share our posts, and encourage others to get involved. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
No military family should have to choose between serving their country and putting food on the table. Join us in the fight against food insecurity today!
Donate Now
Making a Monetary Contribution – Donate through the San Dimas Rotary Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3). Please write FEEDING HEROES in the memo line and send checks to:
P.O. Box 713, San Dimas, CA, 91773.
Our Events
Events
March for Meals: Feeding Our Heroes
A large-scale annual food drive held in March to restock military food pantries and provide essential supplies to military families across multiple installations.
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Stock the Shelves Challenge
A community-driven campaign encouraging businesses, schools, and individuals to collect and donate non-perishable food items to keep military family food pantries fully stocked.
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Thanksgiving for Troops
A seasonal initiative providing holiday meal kits, including turkey and all the fixings, to military families to ensure they can celebrate Thanksgiving without food insecurity.
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Resources
The report highlights that food insecurity among military families is a persistent issue linked to both structural and financial factors. While assistance programs exist, stigma, eligibility barriers, and logistical challenges prevent many service members from accessing the support they need. The document underscores the need for policy adjustments and program improvements to ensure all military families have reliable access to nutritious food
Resource links:
To add a resource, email us at info@feedingmilitaryfamilies.org
Our Partners
- Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton
- Armed Services YMCA Twentynine Palms
- BlackHorse Chapel, Fort Irwin
- American Legion Auxiliary Duarte Unit 830
- American Legion Auxiliary 18 th District
- American Legion Los Angeles Police Department Post 381
- American Legion Post 405 (Sanger, California)
- Arcadia Masonic Lodge No. 278
- Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton
- Armed Services YMCA Twentynine Palms
- Casa Del Rey Mexican Restaurant (San Dimas, CA)
- East San Gabriel Valley Republoican Women
- Fresno Masonic Lodge No. 247
- GFWC La Verne - San Dimas Woman's Club
- Holy Name of Mary Stars and Stripes Ministry
- Hometown Rentals (San Dimas, CA)
- Hornitos Masonic Lodge No. 98 (Hornitos, California)
- JBL Development (San Dimas, California)
- Knights of Columbus (Glendora, California)
- Kiwanis Club of Gardena
- Lancaster Masonic Lodge No. 437
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
- Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Division
- Marine Corps League Redlands 1495
- Military Order of the Cooties
- Order of Eastern Star No. 143
- Order of Eastern Star No. 347 (Yorba Linda)
- Pomona Police Department
- Rotary Club of Las Vegas
- Rotary Club of San Dimas
- Rotary Club of Walnut Valley
- Saint John Lutheran Church (Covina, California)
- San Dimas H.E.R.O.E.S
- San Dimas Masonic Lodge
- San Dimas Senior Citizen’s Club
- Simi Valley Masonic Lodge No. 806 (California)
- South Valley Masonic Lodge No. 187 (Morgan Hill, California)
- California State Senator Susan Rubio
- Red Robin Restaurant
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5551 (Lucerne Valley, California)
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Desert Edge (Beaumont, California)
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3670 (Los Alamitos, California)
