(FORT CARSON, Colo.) — Following a report by Military.com that revealed critical lapses in food service at Fort Carson, the Mountain Post said it recognizes "some challenges" and is working to ensure quality meals for its soldiers. According to the report, soldiers stationed at Fort Carson have faced months of "insufficient meals, confusing schedules, and limited food options" which led to widespread frustration. The report also alleges that earlier in November, a meal was served to soldiers consisting of a single piece of toast and a "handful" of lima beans. In interviews with eight soldiers, Military.com found that food was running out quickly and portions often fell short of the nutrition needed to sustain soldiers' demanding physical requirements. Some of those soldiers provided evidence of food that was undercooked or stored at dangerous temperatures. The report also states that kiosks are often used to replace dining facilities on the weekends and other circumstances, but have either been empty or stocked with "chips, sugary snacks and other items that soldiers say fall short of the nutritional standards." The soldiers most impacted have been those who live in the barracks and don't have their own transportation. Compounding the frustration for troops is the financial strain of hunting for alternative food options. According to Military.com, soldiers contribute an average of $460 per month from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), a mandatory deduction that collectively totals approximately $22 million annually at Fort Carson. However, the base's food budget this year was just $5 million. How the remaining funds are allocated remains unclear, Military.com said. Lt. Col. Joey Payton, a spokesperson for Fort Carson, issued the following statement on the matter: “We recognize that we’ve had some challenges with consistency in the quality of our Soldiers’ dining experiences at our warrior restaurants and kiosks. We’ve implemented the guidance that specifies that during the hours of operation, if it is on the menu, then Soldiers should have the option to select it. We’re also reinvigorating our dining facility council, which brings together brigade-level leadership to ensure leader emphasis across our food service facilities. We’re committed to ensuring our Soldiers receive quality and healthy meals and can take full advantage of their meal benefit they are entitled to receive.”