Media

Media

MFAN’s work has been covered in national and local print, broadcast, and digital news. Whether we’re discussing our latest research, introducing the broader public to the modern military family, or weighing in on our lifestyle, we’re committed to responsibly representing military families based on what we see in our research and what we experience firsthand.

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Press Releases & Media Coverage

November 14, 2021

AP – Thousands of military families struggle with food insecurity

By talking about food insecurity, we lessen stigma and promote help-seeking behavior within our m...

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November 10, 2021

White House – Joining Forces and Hidden Helpers Coalition Pledge Support to Military and Veteran Children in Caregiving Families

The White House issued a statement on the Hidden Helpers Coalition launch, specifically highlight...

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October 22, 2021

Roll Call – Lawmakers decry ‘alarming’ hunger in US military families

“We host food distribution events throughout the year for military families, and we have wait lis...

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October 19, 2021

U.S. Congress – MFAN research referenced in reintroduction of RESOURCES Act of 2021

Citing MFAN research and expert opinion, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced the RESOURCES A...

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October 15, 2021

Military Times – First lady says more money needed to fight hunger in military families

"Food insecurity is a complex issue," said Shannon Razsadin, president and executive director for...

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October 04, 2021

MFAN Launches 2021 Military Family Support Programming Survey

The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) has launched the latest iteration of its biennial Mil...

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July 28, 2021

Military Times – DoD now ‘all in’ to address military food insecurity

The Defense Department now "owns" that food insecurity among military families is a readiness and...

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May 20, 2021

Bloomberg Law – Troops Fret About Empty Stomachs as COVID Worsens Hardships

The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated hunger among military families, adding to pressure on bi...

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March 31, 2021

CBS News – “Light at the end of the tunnel”: Military families turning to food banks receive outpouring of support

The Military Family Advisory Network said the organization will take a three-pronged approach to ...

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