将近四分之一的美国退伍军人生活贫困或面临粮食无保障问题,系统障碍限制了获得援助的机会。 Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. veterans live in poverty or face food insecurity, with systemic barriers limiting aid access.

将近四分之一的美国退伍军人生活贫困或面临粮食无保障问题,老年人、残疾人和女性退伍军人受影响最大。 Nearly one in four U.S. veterans live in poverty or face food insecurity, with older, disabled, and women veterans most affected. 尽管需要援助,但VA残疾津贴往往因其如何被算作收入而使其丧失参加SNAP的资格,只有4.9%的粮食无保障的退伍军人领取津贴。 Despite needing aid, VA disability benefits often disqualify them from SNAP due to how they’re counted as income, leaving only 4.9% of food-insecure veterans receiving benefits. 2024年,32 000多名退伍军人无家可归,85%的退伍军人和现役人员背负信用卡债务,凸显了支助方面的系统性差距。 Over 32,000 veterans were homeless in 2024, and 85% of veterans and active-duty personnel carry credit card debt, highlighting systemic gaps in support. 主张者敦促改变政策和全年行动,以确保退伍军人得到他们已经获得的护理和资源。 Advocates urge policy changes and year-round action to ensure veterans receive the care and resources they’ve earned.