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During a government shutdown, members of the U.S. military are not paid but must report for duty.

Nearly one in four service members has trouble putting food on the table.

The Armed Services YMCA has seen an increase in military families seeking food assistance.

Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.

Armed Services YMCA helps military families around the country

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The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) provides resources to military families, including access to food security, child care and early childhood education. ASYMCA has 22 food distribution locations across the country, including locations near large military installations such as Fort Hood, TX, Fort Campbell, KY, Fort Bragg, NC, Joint Base Lewis-Mc

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