they are all saying the same thing, an unprecedented need. >> reporter: navy wife and mom of two joe see recently got a part-time job to supplement her husband's salary. >> it takes extreme budgeting skills and financial awareness to understand how much you need to save in order to survive. >> reporter: she's 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 and frustrated. >> reporter: the department of defense tells nbc news it takes the issue of food insecurity within the military community extremely seriously and is executing a whole listic strategy of policies, programs and other initiatives. >> i never understood why veterans struggle so much or military members until i seen it