For Hunger Action Month, Navy Federal Credit Union Teams Up With Feeding America® to Combat Food Insecurity

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navy Federal Credit Union and Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States, launched No Plate Left Behind for the third year—a nationwide initiative to support Veterans and their families experiencing food insecurity.

“As a member-owed credit union, we care deeply about the whole wellbeing of our military communities,” said Keith Hoskins, executive vice president of military affairs and strategic partnerships at Navy Federal. “We’re combating food insecurity and hunger for Veterans through actionable solutions that eliminate barriers to food alongside our members, team members and Feeding America.”

Through September 30, individuals can get involved by donating to Feeding America at www.noplateleftbehind.com. Every $5 helps provide 50 meals* to individuals facing hunger. One hundred percent of donations will be provided for unrestricted use toward each food bank's areas of greatest need and to support the Veteran community in their service areas.

“We can end hunger when we all work together,” said Lauren Biedron, senior vice president of corporate partnerships at Feeding America. “We are grateful for the dedicated support of Navy Federal Credit Union and its membership for their commitment to supporting food banks and people facing hunger.”

The credit union is also encouraging all team members to join the fight against hunger by giving back to their local communities through a variety of activities, such as:

• Donate non-perishable food items. Collection bins will be set up at Navy Federal branches nationwide and on Navy Federal campuses in Florida, Virginia and California.
• Wear orange on September 9 (Hunger Action Day) to elevate awareness around hunger issues.
• Participate in food drives and distribution of meals at local Feeding America partner food banks to help increase impact in local communities across the nation.

Since 2023, over 2.86 million meals have been donated to food banks with large military and Veteran populations in their service areas through No Plate Left Behind. Navy Federal team members also volunteered over 6,000 hours to help provide more than 50,000 meals to local Feeding America food banks across the country.

To learn more and donate to No Plate Left Behind, visit www.navyfederal.org/campaigns/membership/no-plate-left-behind.

^*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks.

Navy Federal Credit Union: Established in 1933 with only seven members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving more than 14 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union. As a member-owned and not-for-profit organization, Navy Federal always puts the financial needs of its members first. Membership is open to all Department of Defense and Coast Guard Active Duty, Veterans, civilian and contractor personnel, and their families. Navy Federal employs a workforce of over 25,000 and has a global network of more than 365 branches. For more information about Navy Federal Credit Union, visit navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Feeding America: Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.