Some lawmakers want to rethink military benefits as service member families go hungry

Published: April 14, 2021, 1:24 p.m.

b"Hunger among members of the U.S. military and their families might not be a widely known problem. But some in Congress are taking notice. A bipartisan bill is in the hopper to give struggling military families a basic allowance for everyday needs. Recently, MAZON, an organization dedicated to fighting hunger, came out with a report detailing military food insecurity. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione spoke with MAZON CEO and President Abby Leibman on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"