Fueling Military Families: Supporting Military Children Through Healthy Choices This Summer
At Healthy Family Project, we believe food brings families together, builds healthy habits, and creates positive change in communities. This summer we’re proud to launch the 2026 Fueling Military Families campaign, partnering with produce and grocery brands committed to supporting military families nationwide.
Through this initiative and with help from our participating partners, we’re funding more than 45 activity grants for military children via a $14,000 donation to Our Military Kids.
Supporting the Families Who Serve
Military families face unique challenges: frequent relocations, deployments, and long separations. Organizations like Our Military Kids help ease those burdens by providing grants that allow military children to take part in sports, arts, music, tutoring, camps, and other enriching activities.
Those experiences offer stability, build confidence, foster connection, and provide valuable opportunities during difficult transitions.
Since teaming up with Our Military Kids in 2018, Healthy Family Project and its partners have contributed 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 shares family-friendly recipes, nutrition tips, healthy snack ideas, and practical content to help families make nutritious choices all summer long.
Whether you’re packing ballfield snacks, preparing quick weeknight dinners, or looking for better-for-you treats, you’ll find inspiration from our campaign partners.
Meet the 2026 Fueling Military Families Partners
This year’s campaign is proudly supported by:
- American Dream® by CMI Orchards
- Grimmway Farms
- Stonyfield Organic
- Fairlife
- Wonderful Pistachios
- Nasoya
- Shuman Farms RealSweet® Vidalia® Onions
Together, these brands 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 that highlight the impact of Our Military Kids
From breakfast through dessert, the content is designed to make healthy eating easier, more approachable, and enjoyable for families.
Featured Fueling Military Families Recipes
Looking for healthy summer meals and snack ideas? Try recipes created with our Fueling Military Families sponsors, using wholesome ingredients and family-friendly flavors.
Apple Pie Pancake Rings: A playful breakfast featuring fresh apples and warm spices for a cozy family morning.
Patriotic Roasted Veggie Skewers: Colorful roasted vegetables ideal for cookouts, family dinners, and summer gatherings.
Red, White & Blue Yogurt Granola Cups: A protein-rich breakfast or snack with yogurt, berries, and crunchy granola.
Red, White & Blue Protein Overnight Oats: An easy make-ahead breakfast perfect for busy mornings.
Chocolate Pistachio Frozen Banana Bites: A cool, refreshing frozen snack that tastes like a treat while offering wholesome nutrition.
BBQ Korean Steakbite Summer Roll-Ups: Fresh, flavorful roll-ups packed with vegetables and protein.
BBQ Cheeseburger Folded Quesadillas: A family-friendly dinner idea full of savory flavor and quick to prepare on weeknights.
Every Family Can Help Make a Difference
Fueling Military Families goes beyond recipes and nutrition tips. It’s about supporting children whose parents serve, and ensuring they have chances to thrive.
When brands, families, and communities work together, small actions lead to lasting impact.
We invite you to explore the recipes, resources, and partner content featured throughout this campaign and learn how Our Military Kids supports military children as they build confidence, resilience, and connection through extracurricular activities.
Salute America’s Birthday with Our Military Kids
Families can join Our Military Kids for a special summer activity celebrating America’s birthday. Download free coloring pages from the organization’s gallery, create your artwork, and submit it to be featured in their virtual art gallery.
It’s an easy, fun way for kids to express creativity this summer while celebrating the season. We look forward to seeing their creations.
Learn More About Our Military Kids
Our Military Kids provides grants to children of deployed National Guard members, deployed Reserve members, and post-9/11 combat-injured service members so they can take part in extracurricular activities that support their growth and well-being.
To learn more about the organization and its work with military families, visit the Our Military Kids website.
Thank you for joining us as we help fuel military families this summer.