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Nearly a quarter of American veterans live in or near poverty, with many struggling to afford food.

Approximately 1.5 million veterans, or 7.5%, are considered food insecure.

VA disability benefits can disqualify veterans from receiving food assistance like SNAP.

The author urges the public to take action by volunteering, supporting veteran organizations and advocating for policy changes.

According to U.S. government data and recent policy studies, nearly 25% of America’s veterans live either below the federal poverty level or paycheck to paycheck, with little margin for unexpected expenses.

To get by, many adopt emergency-level budgets. But even the harshest austerity measures may not be enough. Life at the bottom still costs money. Mortgages and rent must be pai

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