AHF Opens Food Pantry for San Diego Veterans
Food for Health , a program under the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), is launching the Heroes Pantry in San Diego this weekend to alleviate the burden of food insecurity among veterans, active duty servicemembers, and military families exacerbated by the high cost of living, especially for those facing health challenges or needing to cover medical expenses.
- Food for Health , a program under the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), is launching the Heroes Pantry in San Diego this weekend to alleviate the burden of food insecurity among veterans, active duty servicemembers, and military families exacerbated by the high cost of living, especially for those facing health challenges or needing to cover medical expenses.
- The new Heroes Pantry will offer fresh vegetables and fruits sourced directly from farms, with a focus on providing healthy options tailored to veterans with specific dietary needs.
- RAND reports that 1.4 million veterans struggle to access adequate food, leading to severe health implications.
- "Veterans should not be forced to choose between basic necessities like rent and food,” added Wendy Calderon, VFW Post Commander.