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Active-duty US soldiers in Texas forced to rely on food banks
Original: ‘It’s the most heartbreaking thing’: the active-duty soldiers who have to visit Texas food banks
Active-duty soldiers stationed in Texas are reportedly turning to food banks to feed their families, a situation described as heartbreaking by those witnessing it. The report highlights low military pay relative to living costs and financial strain on junior service members, prompting discussion about whether the US Defence Department is adequately supporting its troops.
Why now: The revelation that serving soldiers cannot afford groceries has struck a nerve amid ongoing debate over military pay and cost of living
US militaryTexas food banksThe Guardian
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- ‘It’s the most heartbreaking thing’: the active-duty soldiers who have to visit Texas food banks · The Guardian
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