On June 28, members of VFW Post 609, alongside CFV President LJ Raspler, proudly participated in the annual “scrubbing of the Wall” at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Volunteers came armed with buckets and brushes to honor the...
On June 14, CFV hosted its annual Souls Feeding Souls fundraiser at the Virginia Theological Seminary. This event serves as CFV’s “call to action” and a powerful reminder that food is more than nourishment–it is a symbol of dignity and care. The event brought together...
This December, CFV is proud to recognize Mitchell Opalski as Volunteer of the Month! Mitch first learned about our mission through Founder, LJ Raspler during a Rotary Club meeting where they both served as guest speakers. As the owner of Synergy HomeCare, a company...
On December 14, the Del Ray Business Association hosted its 9th Annual Candy Cane Bar Crawl, and Cook For Vets (CFV) was honored to be selected as this year’s beneficiary. This fun and festive event brought the community together to support nonprofits serving...
This month’s Veteran of the Month is Steven Wasko. Our President, LJ Raspler, had the pleasure of meeting Steven at a local Business Networking meeting. During a brief but impactful exchange, Steven introduced himself as a Veteran deeply interested in Cook For Vets’...
Located in the heart of Franconia, VA, Nalls Produce has been a cherished part of the community for over 60 years. Known for offering the best plants, freshest local vegetables, friendly advice and expertise, as well as the cutest pigs around, Nalls Produce has...
At Cook For Vets, our mission to provide food security to Veterans is strengthened by the support and collaboration of dedicated community alliances. We are excited to announce our most recent alliance with the Loudon County Elks Club #2406, an organization committed...
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This year, LJ Raspler, Cook For Vets’ President and Founder, participated in two patriotic and military events in Alexandria,...
Cook For Vets attended the Women Warriors Network pilot program inaugural event held at the American Red Cross in Fairfax, VA. The Women Warriors Network, an initiative of EveryMind’s Serving Together program, is a purpose-driven community designed to support female...
At Cook For Vets, one of the most rewarding aspects of our mission is the opportunity to connect with Veterans like Fred Wiggins whose courage and dedication inspire us daily. Fred, our Veteran of the Month, has a rich history of service spanning well over 20 years in...
