We want to ensure that our residents are aware of the resources that are available to them during this uncertain time. More than 40 programs are available to assist military families with financial services, food insecurity, counseling, and beyond. The list can be found here and is regularly updated by Liberty team members.
| ORGANIZATION | Area Serving | Resources Provided |
| Navy Marine Corps Relief society | National | These nonprofit organizations offer interest-free loans, grants, and financial counseling (Rent and utilities, Vehicle repairs, Emergency travel, Medical expenses) |
| Support the Enlisted Project | San Diego, Orange County, Washington State | Financial, food, clothing, etc |
| American Red Cross Hero Care Network | National | Facilitates emergency financial assistance in partnership with military aid societies. |
| Operation Homefront – Critical Financial Assistance Program | National | Provides short-term financial help for military families facing hardship. |
| Military OneSource | National | Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) Family Supplemental Subsistence Allowance (FSSA) WIC Overseas Program |
| Feeding America | National | A nationwide network of food banks. Use their Food Bank Locator to find nearby support. |
| Soldiers’ Angels | National | Hosts monthly food distributions in select cities for service members and veterans. |
| Blue Star Families | National | Provides food assistance and advocacy for military families. |
| Fleet and Family Support Center – Oceana | Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach, Va | Financial assistance Parenting and stress management workshops New Parent Support Program Family advocacy and relocation services |
| Fleet and Family Support Center – JEB Little Creek-Fort Story | Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach, Va | Counseling Spouse employment assistance Transition support |
| Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program (VVFS) | Coordinates behavioral health, financial, and housing resources. | |
| Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) – Salvation Army | Kansas City, MO | Helps low-income veterans with housing, budgeting, and temporary financial assistance. |
| Stronghold Food Pantry | Serves military families with food and essentials. Located near Fort Leavenworth. | |
| Veterans Community Project Commissary | Kansas City, MO | Offers monthly food distributions and support for veterans. 8900 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO |
| JFSKC Food Pantry | Provides kosher and non-kosher food, personal care items, and pet food. | |
| Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) | 📍 9915 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131 📞 (858) 695-6810 |
Offers emergency financial assistance, budgeting help, and monthly distributions of food and essentials. |
| Fleet & Family Support Centers (FFSC) | Coronado, Point Loma, and Gateway Village. | Offers financial management counseling, relocation assistance, employment support, and more. |
| SAY San Diego Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) | 3487 Santo Rd, San Diego, CA 92124 (858) 496-0044 | Connects families to housing, food, parenting classes, and financial aid. |
| Feeding San Diego – Feeding Heroes Program | Camp Pendleton | Mobile pantries at Camp Pendleton, Miramar, Hancock Elementary, and more. Offers fresh produce, dry goods, and frozen proteins with no income requirements. Serves over 40,000 military and veteran family members monthly. |
| Us4Warriors – Food4Warriors Program | San Diego | Monthly food drops, emergency pantry pickups, and holiday meal support. Serves active duty, veterans, and their families across San Diego County. |
| Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) | San Dieo | Bi-monthly food distributions in Bayview Hills and Murphy Canyon. Requires one-time registration with the San Diego Food Bank. [sandiego.asymca.org] |
| San Diego Food Bank- Military Initiative | San Diego | Distributes 3.2 million pounds of food annually to military families. Partners with organizations like STEP, USO, and Armed Services YMCA. |
| Military Outreach Ministry (MOM-SD) | San Diego | Serves junior enlisted families (E-5 and below) with food, baby items, and seasonal events |
| Financial Readiness Program (FRP) | 📍 Waller Hall, Room 400, 2140 Liggett Ave, JBLM 📞 Lewis-Main: (253) 967-1453 | McChord Field: (253) 982-3125 |
Offers one-on-one financial counseling, debt management, budgeting, and investment education. |
| Feeding Washington & MFAN Distro | Hosts drive-thru food distributions for military families in Lakewood and surrounding areas. Register for support or volunteer at milfanet.org/jblm |
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| ASYMCA - Pacific NW | 📞 (253) 967-5991 | Offers food assistance, holiday support, and drop-in childcare at Madigan Army Medical Center. |
| Hampton Roads ASYMCA | Virginia Beach- All of Hampton Roads | Patriot’s Pantry for food assistance Mental health and behavioral support Childcare and parenting resources Employment and relocation assistance |
| Mission United – United Way of South Hampton Roads | Hampton Roads, Regional Housing Crisis Hotline: (757) 587-4202 | Financial coaching Employment and housing navigation Legal aid and behavioral health referrals |
| Military & Family Readiness Center- Pentagon | 📍 1565 AF Pentagon, Room 5C1049, Washington, DC 📞 (703) 693-9460 |
Personal financial readiness services Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) support Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Crisis and casualty assistance |
| Soliders' Angels- Monthly Food Distro | Capital Area | Capital Area Food Bank Blue Star Families Distributes food to thousands of military and veteran families in the DMV area. [soldiersangels.org] |
| DC Food Project- Emergency Food Access |
Marth's Table Salvation Army YWCA Food Pantry |
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| VA Food Security Office | VA | Nutrition education Food access screening Referrals to local food programs |
| Navy Marine Corps Relief Society- Pax River, MD | 📍 22187 Arnold Circle, Bldg 401, Patuxent River, MD 20670 📞 (301) 342-4739 |
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| Pax River Food Banks | Abundant Life Christian Outreach Center – Lexington Park St. Vincent de Paul – Immaculate Heart of Mary Church – Lexington Park SMILE Thrift Store and Food Pantry – Lusby |
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| Navy Marine corps Relief Society- Albany Office | 📍 Building 3500, Room 514, 814 Radford Blvd, Albany, GA 31704 📞 (229) 639-9106 |
Emergency financial assistance Budget for Baby® Emergency travel Thrift shop |
| Feed the Valley- Albany Branch | 📍 1706 Ledo Road, Albany, GA 31707 📞 (706) 561-4755 |
Mobile Pantry Kids Café Buddy Pack Program School Food Pantries |
| Food Pantries - Albany | Local options include: Cutliff Grove Family Resource Center Higher Heights Fellowship Ministries Mt. Olive Community Outreach Center The Lord’s Pantry Albany Rescue Mission (open all times) |
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| Feeding Georgia- Military Families Program | Georgia | Statewide initiative supporting military families facing food insecurity Offers connections to regional food banks and community resources |
| Blue Star Families | National | Food assistance Spouse employment Community integration Mental health and caregiver support [bluestarfam.org] |
| Fleet & Family Services Center (FFSC) - NAS Lemoore | 📍 966 Franklin Avenue, NAS Lemoore, CA 93246 📞 (559) 998-4042 |
Financial counseling Budgeting and debt management Home buying and car buying workshops Million Dollar Sailor/Spouse workshops |
| Navy Marine Corps Releif Society- Lemoore Office | 📍 822 Hancock Circle, Lemoore, CA 93246 📞 (559) 998-4045 |
Emergency financial assistance Budget for Baby® Disaster relief Emergency travel Thrift shop |
| Food Pantries in Lemoore | Lemoore Christian Aid Food Pantry – (559) 924-2229 God’s Bread Box Food Pantry – (559) 997-6360 Kings Pantry (Hanford) – (559) 584-3603 Salvation Army – Hanford – (559) 582-4434 St. Brigid Community Outreach Center – (559) 772-8213 [freefood.org] |
