allowance for housing. the way snap is calculated, it includes that basic allowance for housing in the calculation. and so most military families are not eligible. >> reporter: it is a problem made worse by the pandemic and a year of high inflation. >> i recently met with 12 other food bank ceos representing food banks in florida, and texas. they are all saying the same thing. an unprecedented need. >> reporter: navy wife and mom of two josie who asked us not to use her last name, recently got a part time job to supplement her husband's salary. >> it says extreme budgeting skills and financial awareness to understand how much you need to save in order to survive. >> reporter: she is frustrated by what she feels is a lack of government support. >> they are aware of the problem. but they don't care. that's why i'm angry. that's why i'm frustrated. >> reporter: the department of defense tells nbc news, it takes the issue of food insecurity
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