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FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WNCN) — USAA and the Robert Irvine Foundation have launched a five-year initiative called Fuel to Serve.
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The initiative aims to improve the well-being and readiness of military families through food.
This program will connect families with resources for financial education, cooking, mental health, and community support, starting with pilots at Fort Bragg and in Washington, D.C.
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Organizers said by using food as a common touchpoint, the initiative seeks to address challenges related to nutrition, financial resilience, and mental wellness, ultimately helping military families thrive in their daily lives.
“I’m just happy we’ve got to this point after 20 years of trying,” Robert Irvine said. “Three years ago, we started this campus-style dining program to get to this legislative stage and here we are. This is the seventh one we’re doing right now, two training bases, feeding people fresh, nutritious, wholesome foods.”
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