Highlighting a Veteran each month allows Cook For Vets to share their service, sacrifice, and achievements. Veterans’ stories may encourage others to reflect on their own contributions and inspire acts of service. This month’s Veteran of the Month is Moses Reynolds,...
CFV is proud to welcome the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program at Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall as a new resource to help provide food security for Veterans in need. The BOSS program is built on three core components that support a balanced...
On November 12, the Military Ministry of Messiah United Methodist Church demonstrated what authentic, heartfelt service looks like. At their most recent Pack, Pray, Eat event, Cook For Vets was selected as the featured nonprofit—an honor that filled us with gratitude...
As we move through another holiday season, CFV is reminded that the most meaningful gifts are those rooted in compassion, consistency, and community. One of the greatest examples of that spirit is reflected in CFV’s support from Warrior Food Project, an extraordinary...
On October 7, CFV participated in Loudoun County's U.S. Navy 250th Birthday Proclamation alongside Chariots Of Honor. This meaningful celebration welcomed active-duty service members, Veterans, military families, and community members who gathered to pay tribute to...
This month’s Veteran of the Month is Harold W. “Hal” Davis. Hal’s remarkable journey in the U.S. Navy reflects a lifelong commitment to service, family, and community. From an early age, Hal was driven by a curiosity to experience the world and a desire to give back....
On October 22, Cook For Vets was honored to participate in the Fairfax City Community Engagement Expo, hosted at the Stacy C. Sherwood Center. The event marked the culmination of the city’s “Civic Connections” seven-week program, which encourages residents and local...
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...
