Stronghold Food Pantry – Pop-Up Pantry Registration

We believe every military family deserves to be supported with dignity and respect. We're glad you're here.

Stronghold Pop-Up Pantries are single-day, high-impact events held at designated locations based on community need and family feedback. They allow us to reach more families at once and, when available, connect you with additional local resources — all in one place.

Please note: Pop-Up Pantry events are only held at specific locations on specific dates. Before completing this form, please make sure there is a scheduled Pop-Up event at or near your installation. If you're unsure whether there's an event near you, please reach out to us directly before applying.

Submitting this registration does not guarantee assistance. Support is based on available funding, food supply, and event capacity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we do our best to serve every family who applies and are grateful for yours

First name

Last name

Best contact email address

Best contact phone number

Which Stronghold Pop-Up Pantry event are you registering for? (Please include the installation or location name and the event date — e.g., Fort Riley, KS — April 9, 2026.)

Service Member's Pay Grade or Status

Which branch of service is your family affiliated with?

What installation or duty station is your family currently assigned to? (Please include installation name and state—(e.g. Fort Leavenworth, KS)

Does your family currently live on a military installation?

Yes, we live on post

No, we live off post

Home address (Please include street address, city, state, and ZIP code)

How many individuals are in your household?

Please list the ages of everyone in your household (For example: 34, 32, 7, 4, 1)

Is this your first time seeking support from Stronghold?

Yes, this is our first time

We reach out occasionally during difficult seasons

We rely on Stronghold on an ongoing basis

To help us prepare for your family, do you have any dietary needs we should know about? (Check all that apply)

Food allergies

Food sensitivities (gluten, dairy, etc.)

Religious or cultural dietary practice (halal, kosher, etc.)

EFMP-related dietary restrictions

None

If you selected any of the above, please tell us a little more so we can serve your family well:

To help us understand food access across our military community. In the past 12 months, have you worried that your food would run out before you had money to buy more?

Often

Sometimes

Never

To help us understand food access across our military community. In the past 12 months, did the food you purchased run out and you were unable to get more?

Often

Sometimes

Never

Life circumstances can shift quickly — especially in military life. Which of the following may have affected your household's access to food in the past year? (Check all that apply)

PCS / relocation costs

Deployment or extended TDY

EFMP-related expenses or care needs

Debt or financial strain

Unexpected expenses (car repair, home repair, funeral, etc.)

Childcare costs

Spouse employment transition or unemployment

Reduced or delayed pay

Have you heard of the Basic Needs Allowance (BNA)? (The BNA is a federal benefit available to some lower-income active duty families.)

Yes, I've heard of it

Yes, and I currently receive it

Yes, and I do not qualify

No, I haven't heard of it

We'd love to hear what's going on for your family right now— what led you to reach out, and how would this support make a difference for you and your household?

Lastly, how did you hear about Stronghold Food Pantry?

Stronghold Food Pantry – Pop-Up Pantry Registration

We believe every military family deserves to be supported with dignity and respect. We're glad you're here.

First name

Last name

Best contact email address

Best contact phone number

Which Stronghold Pop-Up Pantry event are you registering for? (Please include the installation or location name and the event date — e.g., Fort Riley, KS — April 9, 2026.)

Service Member's Pay Grade or Status

Which branch of service is your family affiliated with?

What installation or duty station is your family currently assigned to? (Please include installation name and state—(e.g. Fort Leavenworth, KS)

Does your family currently live on a military installation?

Yes, we live on post

No, we live off post

Home address (Please include street address, city, state, and ZIP code)

How many individuals are in your household?

Please list the ages of everyone in your household (For example: 34, 32, 7, 4, 1)

Is this your first time seeking support from Stronghold?

Yes, this is our first time

We reach out occasionally during difficult seasons

We rely on Stronghold on an ongoing basis

To help us prepare for your family, do you have any dietary needs we should know about? (Check all that apply)

Food allergies

Food sensitivities (gluten, dairy, etc.)

Religious or cultural dietary practice (halal, kosher, etc.)

EFMP-related dietary restrictions

None

If you selected any of the above, please tell us a little more so we can serve your family well:

To help us understand food access across our military community. In the past 12 months, have you worried that your food would run out before you had money to buy more?

Often

Sometimes

Never

To help us understand food access across our military community. In the past 12 months, did the food you purchased run out and you were unable to get more?

Often

Sometimes

Never

Life circumstances can shift quickly — especially in military life. Which of the following may have affected your household's access to food in the past year? (Check all that apply)

PCS / relocation costs

Deployment or extended TDY

EFMP-related expenses or care needs

Debt or financial strain

Unexpected expenses (car repair, home repair, funeral, etc.)

Childcare costs

Spouse employment transition or unemployment

Reduced or delayed pay

Have you heard of the Basic Needs Allowance (BNA)? (The BNA is a federal benefit available to some lower-income active duty families.)

Yes, I've heard of it

Yes, and I currently receive it

Yes, and I do not qualify

No, I haven't heard of it

We'd love to hear what's going on for your family right now— what led you to reach out, and how would this support make a difference for you and your household?

Lastly, how did you hear about Stronghold Food Pantry?