Fueling Military Families: Supporting Military Children Through Healthy Choices This Summer

At Healthy Family Project, we believe food has the power to bring families together, build healthy habits, and make a meaningful impact in communities. This summer, we’re proud to launch our 2026 Fueling Military Families campaign, bringing together produce and grocery brands committed to supporting military families across the country.

Through this campaign, together with our participating partners we are helping fund more than 45 activity grants for military children through a $14,000 donation to Our Military Kids.

Supporting the Families Who Serve

Military families face unique challenges, from frequent relocations and deployments to long periods of separation from loved ones. Programs like Our Military Kids help ease those challenges by providing grants that allow military children to participate in sports, arts, music, tutoring, camps, and other enriching activities.

These experiences provide stability, confidence, connection, and opportunities for children during some of life’s most challenging transitions.

Since partnering with Our Military Kids in 2018, Healthy Family Project and its partners have donated more than $64,000 to help military children access activities that support their emotional, social, and physical well-being.

Helping Families Fuel Healthy Summer Adventures

Throughout June and July, Fueling Military Families will feature family-friendly recipes, nutrition tips, healthy snack ideas, and educational content designed to help families make nutritious choices all summer long.

Whether you’re packing snacks for the ballfield, preparing quick weeknight dinners, or looking for better-for-you treats, you’ll find inspiration from our participating campaign partners.

Meet the 2026 Fueling Military Families Partners

This year’s campaign is proudly supported by:

Together, these brands are helping inspire healthier choices while supporting military children and families through the work of Our Military Kids.

Explore Recipes, Resources and Summer Inspiration

During the campaign, you’ll find:

  • Family-friendly recipes featuring campaign partners
  • Healthy snack ideas for busy summer schedules
  • Nutrition tips from registered dietitians
  • Seasonal meal inspiration
  • Educational resources for families
  • Stories highlighting the impact of Our Military Kids

From breakfast to dessert, every piece of content is designed to make healthy eating easier, more approachable, and more enjoyable for families.

Featured Fueling Military Families Recipes

Looking for healthy summer meals and snack inspiration? Explore recipes created in partnership with our Fueling Military Families sponsors, featuring wholesome ingredients and family-friendly flavors.

Apple Pie Pancake Rings: A fun breakfast recipe featuring fresh apples and warm spices for a family-friendly morning meal.

Patriotic Roasted Veggie Skewers: Colorful roasted vegetables perfect for cookouts, family dinners, and summer gatherings.

Red, White & Blue Yogurt Granola Cups: A protein-packed breakfast or snack featuring yogurt, berries, and crunchy granola.

Red, White & Blue Protein Overnight Oats: An easy make-ahead breakfast designed for busy summer mornings.

Chocolate Pistachio Frozen Banana Bites: A cool and refreshing frozen snack that feels like a treat while providing wholesome nutrition.

BBQ Korean Steakbite Summer Roll-Ups: Fresh, flavorful summer roll-ups packed with vegetables and protein.

BBQ Cheeseburger Folded Quesadillas: A family-friendly dinner idea loaded with savory flavors and perfect for busy weeknights.

Every Family Can Help Make a Difference

Fueling Military Families is about more than recipes and nutrition tips. It’s about supporting children whose parents serve our country and ensuring they have opportunities to thrive.

When brands, families, and communities come together, small actions can create a lasting impact.

We invite you to explore the recipes, resources, and partner content featured throughout this campaign and learn more about how Our Military Kids is helping military children build confidence, resilience, and connection through extracurricular activities.

Salute America’s Birthday with Our Military Kids

Families can also join Our Military Kids for a special summer activity celebrating America’s birthday. Download free coloring pages at ourmilitarykids.org/gallery250, create your masterpiece, and submit it to be featured in their virtual art gallery.

It’s a simple, fun way for kids to get creative this summer while celebrating the spirit of the season. We can’t wait to see what they create!

Learn More About Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids provides grants to children of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and post-9/11 combat-injured service members so they can participate in extracurricular activities that support their growth and well-being.

To learn more about the organization and its impact on military families, visit the Our Military Kids website.

Thank you for joining us as we help fuel military families this summer.