SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVED

The Change Starts With You

Make a difference in the lives of food-insecure veterans and their families today.

OUR MISSION

Just One Check Away

Ten years ago, I wanted to teach my kindergarten Sunday school class a lesson about gratitude. We started a small Thanksgiving project, hoping to show young children the power of giving. That first year, we provided Thanksgiving baskets to 10 veteran families, it was an amazing start.

I had no idea that a single classroom project would spark into a decade-long community tradition.

Our Growth

From 10 families to over 600 bags

What began as a kindergarten Sunday school lesson on gratitude has grown into a decade-long community tradition.

Year 1

10

Year 2

18

2022

260

2023

~400

2025

600+

Thanksgiving food bags provided each year

  
    2025 IMPACT
  
600+

          Thanksgiving

          Food Bags
        
821+

          Veterans, Active Duty

          and Reservists and

          Their Families Supported
        
4,100

          Meals Provided

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Real Help. Real Impact.

We strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in need. Our focus is on helping food insecure veterans during Thanksgiving by providing them with bags filled with all the traditional fixings for a festive meal. Additionally, we include a gift card to purchase perishable items, ensuring that no one goes hungry during the holiday season. Your contribution, whether big or small, can make a significant impact and bring joy to someone's life. Join us in our mission to give back and make a positive change, because just one check can make all the difference.

Every autumn, I transform my home into a bustling food bank. On Sundays and Tuesdays, volunteers of all ages, children, parents, and neighbors, gather in my home to assemble the food bags. Each bag, weighing approximately 45 pounds, is packed with a complete Thanksgiving feast for a family of five, including pantry staples to help stretch tight budgets through the end of the month, and a $25 grocery gift card for a turkey and other perishable items.

To protect the dignity and privacy of the recipients, I coordinate directly with the VA hospital. Their dedicated social workers handle the final distribution, delivering the meals straight to the veterans who are most in need. This year, we are supplying the VA with at least 600 complete Thanksgiving food bags. For our homeless veterans who do not have access to cook, we provide direct gift cards. 100% of the remaining funds raised after covering our Thanksgiving food bags will be used to purchase additional gift cards for homeless veterans.

Most importantly, each bag (or gift card) includes a heartfelt thank-you note recognizing the veteran's service. Together, we prove how closely connected we all are, and how a single act of generosity can change a veteran's life.