PCS Pantry Restock Box
We’re with you every step of the way
Military life brings constant change. MFAN helps military families navigate it with trusted resources, practical support, and programs built from real military family experiences. The PCS Pantry Restock Box, now at five military installations, is one of the ways we’re with you every step of the way.
PCS moves come with real out-of-pocket costs. MFAN’s PCS Pantry Restock Box helps military families restock essential pantry and household items after a move and connect to additional support when needed. In 2025, we were able to provide 3,021 boxes in three communities across five installations. These boxes enabled 9,450 military-connected individuals, including 4,931 military kids, to settle into the new homes with household essentials to ease their transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PCS Pantry Restock Box is MFAN’s way to help military families during a move. Each box includes pantry staples and household essentials to help make settling into a new home a little easier.
Military members married to military members or military members with at least one dependent at Fort Bliss, Fort Hood, Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point or MCAS New River can sign up online here. If you have questions or would like help getting started, contact our coordinators at texas@mfan.org or nc@mfan.org.
The PCS Pantry Restock Box is currently available for families stationed at Fort Bliss, Fort Hood, Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point, and MCAS New River. We’re actively working to expand the program to include more installations, so please check back soon as we continue to grow.
Dual military families or military families with at least one dependent stationed at Fort Bliss, Fort Hood, Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point, and MCAS New River, regardless of rank. Families may sign up within 90 days of arriving at their new duty station to receive a PCS Pantry Restock Box.
Nothing. In collaboration with our amazing partners, the PCS Pantry Restock Box is provided at no cost to participating families.
No. Participation is private and voluntary. You do not need to notify your chain of command to receive support through this program.
Once enrolled through a participating installation, your box will be shipped directly to you. You’ll receive updates and shipping information by email.
At Fort Hood, families may also have the option to pick up a box in person at specific locations which include: Cavalry Family Housing community offices and Newcomers Orientation at ACS Spouses Connect.
Each box includes a variety of household and pantry essentials selected to support families during a move.
Most boxes arrive within 5–7 business days after shipment. At Fort Hood, boxes may be available for same-day pickup at the Cavalry Family Housing community offices and Newcomers Orientation at ACS Spouses Connect.
At this time, the program is generally intended as a one-time support resource per PCS move. If your family has additional needs, we encourage you to reach out so we can connect you with other resources.
The PCS Pantry Restock Box is currently available for families stationed at Fort Bliss, Fort Hood, Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point, and MCAS New River. We’re actively working to expand the program to include more installations, so please check back soon as we continue to grow.
Additional support may be available. After receiving your box, you will be invited to complete a short survey that could help connect your family to additional grocery support and other resources.
PCS Pantry Restock Box- Built by Data
- Military families move, on average, every 2.5 years, and each move brings new costs and disruptions.
- MFAN’s 2023 Survey on military families found that 27.7% of active duty military families reported food insecurity, and that challenge rises sharply among families who have recently moved.
- 90% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the PCS Pantry Restock Box helped them feel more welcome in their new community.
I cried when I opened it to find all the little things I didn’t even think about needing with this move.
The quality of the items was excellent, and the variety was so thoughtful. Everything inside was useful and relevant to what we actually needed.
Receiving the box and help from MFAN has been a blessing. It reminded us that we were not alone.
