FORT MCCOY, Wis. – The Task Force McCoy, which is running the post’s Afghan resettlement project, acknowledged supply chain problems with food for refugees. The problem has been resolved, the Task Force said una carefully worded statement. The food issue, with some Afghans being turned away at cafeteria lines, came to light with a photo of a sparse dinner carton sent to LaCrosse television station WKBT.

Earlier: Refugee: Meals skimpy at McCoy, sometimes none

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Task Force McCoy: “Fort McCoy is a top priority for those who are supporting Operation Allies Welcome. The Afghan personnel at Ft. McCoy are receiving housing, medical assistance and culturally appropriate food. The Afghan guests are offered three hot meals per day at assigned dining facilities with options including a protein, carbohydrate option, fruits, vegetables and beverages. Further, Task Force McCoy leaders routinely visit each of the dining facilities to assess conditions and get feedback from the Afghans who dine there. The interagency team at Ft. McCoy continues making improvements and has routinely adapted food options to meet the preferences of the Afghan evacuees, including having 24/7 ‘grab and go’ options available. The task force remains in open dialogue with the Afghan guests.”