The commissary benefit is a great asset for the Department of Defense (DoD) as they work to strengthen economic and food security for military families. The Defense Commissary Agency DeCA works diligently to get food products at the lowest price possible while not sacrificing quality. DeCA has a variety of nutrition programs to assist military families in their food choices including the Dietitian Approved Thumb (DAT) program as well as economical meal plans. Attend this webinar to learn how DeCA is working to strengthen food security for military families. DeCA will provide an overview of food and nutrition security, share DeCA-developed resources for addressing food insecurity and provide examples of how to partner with the local commissary.
Learning Objectives:
- Articulate the distinction between food security and nutrition security and describe how closing the gap improves health outcomes.
- Identify at least three DeCA programs that alleviate food insecurity.
- Discover healthy, affordable recipes and meal plans to help military families stretch their food dollars.
- Explain the DeCA outreach efforts related to WIC and SNAP eligibility and redemption.
