Food Insecurity | Bob Woodruff Foundation

Food Insecurity

Veterans and military families face food insecurity at twice the rate of the general public. By addressing the root causes of food insecurity, we’re working to change that.

In partnership with Craig Newmark Philanthropies, we work to address food insecurity in our veteran and military community. We  invest in programs that meet our veterans’ and service members’ food needs and in services that address the root causes of food insecurity. These include housing, employment, mental health and wellbeing.

Food insecurity, or lack of consistent access to enough food for a healthy and active lifestyle, is a challenge for veterans. Approximately 11% of working age veterans live in households that struggle with food insecurity. 

Military families also struggle with food insecurity. This impacts their health and well-being, and our nation’s military readiness, retention, and recruitment.

Together we can work to ensure that veterans, service members and military families have enough to eat. 

Latest Stories

Impact Stories
Combating Food Insecurity Among Coastal Veterans 
Veterans may face challenges after service, but food insecurity shouldn’t be one of them. Statistics show that 1.4 million veterans are food insecure, and only about half of those food… Read More
Impact Stories
Fighting Food Insecurity: Three Years of craigstable
Craig Newmark Philanthropies’ Craigstable initiative is combating food insecurity through community empowerment and sustainable solutions, making a significant impact in the fight against hunger.
Impact Stories
United Way Long Island’s Holistic Response to Need
Just east of the big city of Manhattan, Long Island, New York, is home to more than 7.5 million people, including 109,000 veterans and the United Way Long Island. With… Read More
Press Release
The Bob Woodruff Foundation Announces Second Annual Veterans Classic to Support Food Insecurity Initiatives
Register for the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s second annual Veterans Classic at the Westhampton Country Club on Monday, May 22.
Press Release
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Announces $3 Million Grant to Bob Woodruff Foundation to Support Veterans and Military Families
NEW YORK, March 28, 2023 — Craig Newmark Philanthropies today announced a $3 million grant to the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF), once again demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the military/veteran… Read More
Impact Stories
Army Veteran Eases the Transition to Civilian Life
Retired Command Sergeant Major Al Lampkins knows a thing or two about service. After 31 years in the Army, Lampkins is now the Sandhills Region Community Network Director at Veterans… Read More
Impact Stories
Army Veteran Opens Community Kitchen to Continue Passion for Serving
A brown paper bag holding a cup of soup and a sandwich – that’s what ignited a passion for service in Mercedes Kirkland-Doyle, the founder and executive director of The… Read More
Impact Stories
Supporting Military Families Through the Armed Services YMCA’s Programs for Children
The Armed Services YMCA, a partner of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, provides free and low-cost programs and services for military families.

Join the fight against military and veteran food insecurity.