In brief:
- The Army’s Flexible Eating & Expanded Program (FEED) launched at Fort Hood
- Program lets Soldiers use their CAC at participating Exchange restaurants
- Military dietitians review and approve every FEED menu item
Fort Hood Soldiers can swipe their Common Access Cards (CAC) to cover dietitian-approved meals at Burger King, Starbucks, Qdoba, Freshens, Charleys, Subway, Arby’s and Panera Bread with the Army’s Flexible Eating & Expanded Dining (FEED) program launch at the installation Nov. 3.
Fort Hood is the second Army installation to offer FEED, after Fort Stewart launched the program in August. The program lets Soldiers apply their daily meal entitlement toward select items at participating Exchange restaurants on post, giving them another way to eat beyond the dining facility.
“As a pharmacy specialist, it’s hard to access the DFAC,” said Spc. Marc Jahchan. “Having a program such as this available where we can use our CAC nearby instead of a specific facility makes it much easier to continue day-to-day activities due to proximity and convenience.”
Military dietitians review and approve every FEED menu item. At Starbucks, for instance, Soldiers can choose from several meals such as a turkey bacon, cheddar and egg white sandwich with avocado spread, apple juice or milk.
“We are honored to continue our partnership with the Army to expand the FEED program at Fort Hood,” said Danita Jones, vice president of Food and Theater. “By offering nutritious, dietitian-approved meals at select Exchange restaurants, we are providing Soldiers with greater accessibility, convenience and flexibility to make healthy dining choices that support their mission and lifestyle.”
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