Honoring Veterans — and Recognizing a Hidden Challenge
- Rebecca Flach
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Today is Veteran's Day and we're pausing to honor the millions of Americans who have served our country with courage and dedication. Alongside our gratitude, it’s important to recognize a quieter struggle that many veterans face when they return home — hunger.
The Reality of Veteran Hunger
Approximately 1 in 9 working-age veterans experiences food insecurity in the United States. — Feeding America
Veterans ages 18–64 are 7.4 percentage points more likely to experience food insecurity than non-veterans of the same age group. — Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)
An estimated 1.2 million low-income veterans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help meet their food needs. — Feeding America
These numbers tell a difficult truth: even those who have bravely served often struggle to afford basic necessities once they return to civilian life. Challenges such as unemployment, service-related disabilities, and the high cost of living can make it hard to keep food on the table.
Local Help for Local Heroes
At Helping Harvest, we’re proud to support veterans and their families right here in our community. Our affordable grocery program helps make food and household essentials accessible to anyone in need, including those who have served.
If you or someone you know is a veteran facing food insecurity, please reach out — we’re here to help.
📍 Helping Harvest
2480 US Route 9W, Faith Plaza, Ravena
(Use the mall entrance in between Ravena Pizza and China King)
📞 (518) 756-9091
Standing Together
This Veterans Day, as we honor the men and women who served our nation, let’s also commit to ensuring no veteran goes hungry. With community support, compassion, and awareness, we can make that goal a reality.