Support for Military
It’s mealtime again, and you have plenty of food choices available at affordable prices through the military commissaries.
The Defense Commissary Agency’s website puts shopping for your best health at your fingertips and provides you with the tools to whip up something that’s equal parts tasty, nutritious and convenient. So make a quick stop at the agency’s website to shop online or get tips before your next grocery run.
Through the commissary website, you’ll:
Getting the proper nutrition is vital to good health. But it can be difficult to sort through the seemingly endless food choices available and determine which ones are good for you and your family and which ones to avoid or cut back on.
The commissary website sorts it all out for you, simplifying the process by sparing you the hassle of trying to read and decode the label on everything you buy. We offer about 3,200 consumer-packaged goods that are dietitian-approved, and the list is growing.
Start by reviewing our Dietitian Approved Thumb section under the “Healthy Living” tab of the commissary website. DAT is a nutrition guide program that uses shelf tags to highlight products that are nutrient-dense and high-performance foods, such as those consisting of:
You can also treat yourself to some of your favorite foods and use the thumbs to guide you. It’s like bringing a dietitian along with you to the grocery store.
Learning what foods to eat is one thing ─ finding the time to prepare them is another. But we will guide you with some easy-to-fix, home-cooked meals that are certified healthy. And we’ll help you get more from each meal you cook by offering tips on how to incorporate leftovers into your next feast.
Our Thinking Outside the Box recipes offer quick-and-easy meal solutions approved by more than 40 dietitians. The nutrition education provided with each meal is easy to understand and will help you reach your health and wellness goals.
The commissary website will also provide you with a wide assortment of dietitian-approved recipes, including appetizers, a main course and desserts, as well as soups, salads, bread and side dishes. You’ll find dishes for the holidays and family meals, as well as kid-friendly favorites.
No matter what types of food you prefer, we have a healthy selection for you. Discover recipes for:
The commissary benefit offers you great savings. It can make a noticeable difference in your household budget and help stretch your food dollars. Commissaries play a pivotal role in serving our military community. They augment military readiness and help to enhance your food budget. The commissary is more than a grocery store, they are part of the community. Save at least 25% on average, by shopping at your commissary instead of a civilian grocery store.*
Visit the Savings Center for featured items, exclusive savings, sales and more. Through the Savings Center, you can:
*This savings is after the commissary adds a congressionally mandated 5% surcharge at the checkout, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones.
Commissaries also offer other perks that you can take advantage of, including:
For a complete list of services, visit the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website.
Learn even more about building a healthy eating pattern to meet your health and wellness needs, and read short articles with the latest nutrition findings authored by our credible Defense Department health and wellness partners under the “Healthy Habits” tab in the “Healthy Living” section of our website.
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