This month, Navy Federal Credit Union and Feeding America teamed up to launch their annual No Plate Left Behind initiative, helping Active Duty service members, Veterans and their families experiencing hunger in the San Diego area.
No Plate Left Behind leverages a unique augmented reality experience by inviting you to fill up a virtual plate of food and donate to Feeding America that supports the distribution of that meal to a Veteran or military family in need. The mobile-friendly design creates an easy-to-use, interactive donating experience, especially for younger consumers.
In 2023, 1 in 5 military-connected families and 1 in 4 families on Active Duty experienced food insecurity, according to the Military Family Advisory Network. Additionally, 27% of 9/11 Veterans are food insecure and 59% of income-eligible veterans are not enrolled for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These statistics continue to increase with food insecurity among these families and individuals up compared to 2022…