Warrior Food Pantry strengthens community support at Camp Humphreys

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — What began as a modest storage closet inside the Warrior Chapel has grown into a vital resource for Soldiers and fam… CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — What began as a modest storage closet inside the Warrior Chapel has grown into a vital resource for Soldiers and families stationed overseas. On Oct. 30, 2026, the Warrior Food Pantry celebrated its grand reopening and recognition as a nonprofit organization, marking a new chapter in its mission to support the military community. Established in November 2022 to help ease the financial and logistical burdens of an overseas assignment, the Warrior Food Pantry has provided food, diapers, and personal hygiene products to more than 880 families and 3,700 individuals.

In the spring of 2024, the USAG Humphreys Directorate of Public Works collaborated with 2nd Infantry Division / ROK-U.S. Combined Division Soldiers to transform a former mailroom into a 1,160-square-foot pantry. Using repurposed building materials like extra floor tiles and leveraging volunteer labor, the team completed the renovation for just over $200. The pantry’s recognition as a nonprofit organization represents another step toward expanding community partnerships and sustaining its services for military families. The pantry relies on donations and support from community organizations, 2ID/RUCD Unit Ministry Teams and Camp Humphreys Commissary. During the holiday season, Soldiers and units