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Help Combat Hunger With Just $5Footnote 1

Donate a virtual plate. Combat hunger for real.

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Together, We Can Make an Impact

Did you know 1 in 5 Veteran families experience food insecurity?Footnote 2  Many of these families are forced to choose between paying their bills or putting food on the table.

We've always been there when the Veteran community has needed us. This time is no different. So, we're partnering with Feeding America to get more meals to those in need in the Veteran community. Join us in the fight to help combat hunger.

Just $5 Can Provide 50 MealsFootnote 1

Here's how it works.

  1. Customize your plate
  2. Choose your number of plates
  3. Donate and share with others who may want to join the fight

Donate Nowto fight hunger

100% of donations go toward providing for our local military communities across the country.Footnote 3

Are You Ready to Help Combat Hunger?

Hunger affects millions of people in the Veteran community. People just like Bob—a Veteran who once struggled with food insecurity—are now giving everything they've got to help other Veterans. Take a look at his story.

Video Transcriptfor No Plate Left Behind

(SPEECH)

It's my honor to serve our fellow veterans-- makes me feel good to make other people feel good.

(DESCRIPTION)

Text: Navy Federal Credit Union, FEEDING AMERICA. The speaker walks among tables of food ready to ship out.

(SPEECH)

I was a homeless veteran when I first came here. They introduced me to the homeless program, and within a few months, I found a place to live, pretty much gave my life back to me. And so the least I can do is turn around and give back to them.

 

(DESCRIPTION)

Boxes of onions and potatoes. A person places shopping bags on a green cart. Text: 1 in 6 members of the Veteran community are facing hunger. Footnote, based on 2023 data from Military Family Advisory Network, M F A N. M F A N is not affiliated with Navy Federal Credit Union.

(SPEECH)

I'm a Marine Corps veteran, third tank battalion, 29 Palms, California. I've been volunteering at a food pantry now for going on 10 years in November.

[INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC PLAYING]

(DESCRIPTION)

He hands a box of eggs to a customer. People pack bags of food. Text: No Plate Left Behind raises money to provide meals and connects the military and Veteran community with nearby food options.

(SPEECH)

Whatever we have on-hand, you get your choice of foods. Everything here from canned goods, to fruits and vegetables, to milk and eggs-- there is something here that will sustain you week in and week out. If you're hungry, come take advantage of it. That's what it's here for.

(DESCRIPTION)

Bags of corn flakes, rice, and pasta/

(SPEECH)

Everybody has to have nourishment. That's the main reason I do it, because it makes me feel good to honor other veterans. The sacrifices of veterans have made for this country, donations mean the whole world to them. You'd be surprised what a little bit of money will do to make a veteran's life better.

(DESCRIPTION)

He stands in the food pantry and laughs. Text: Navy Federal Credit Union, FEEDING AMERICA. Donate Today. No Plate Left Behind. navy federal dot o r g slash no plate left behind. Copyright 2025, Feeding America, All rights reserved. Images used for representational purposes only. does not imply government endorsement.

Audio Described Video

Nothing Else Matters When You're Hungry

Veteran families experience food insecurityFootnote 2

of post-9/11 Veterans are food insecureFootnote 2

of income-eligible Veterans are not using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)Footnote 2

Get Help With Food Insecurity 

If you're experiencing food insecurity, know that you’re not alone. 

Find Food Options Near You

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Disclosures

1

$1 helps provide at least 10 meals.

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2

Based on a 2023 survey conducted by the Military Family Advisor Network (MFAN). MFAN is not affiliated with Navy Federal Credit Union.

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100% of funding goes to Feeding America® food banks in service areas with large military populations. Food banks identified by 2023 Census Data. Donations will be provided for unrestricted use toward each food bank's areas of greatest need.

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