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...
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Cook For Vets and Loudon County Elks Club #2406: A Community Alliance for Veterans
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...
HONORING HEROES: ALEXANDRIA’S MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS
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,...
WOMEN WARRIORS NETWORK: A PROGRAM OF EVERYMIND’S SERVING TOGETHER
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...
VETERAN OF THE MONTH
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...
Alexandrians With A Service-Driven Spirit
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, Cook For Vets takes immense pride in our mission to serve Veterans across Northern VA, with a significant concentration residing in Alexandria. Both the ALX Dog Walk and Spring2Action play vital roles in supporting the...
Recognizing a Dedicated Marine
It is with great honor and admiration that we highlight our Veteran of the Month, Jim Zientek. Jim has been an integral part of Cook For Vets since our inception in January 2023, dedicating his time and effort to supporting our mission. His commitment to service and...
Fields 4 Valor Farms: Battling Veteran Hunger
We are thrilled to share with you an inspiring new connection - Fields 4 Valor Farms, a beacon of hope in the fight against Veteran hunger. Through the power of social media, we have had the privilege of connecting with this remarkable organization, based in...
Cook For Vets Hosts First Thanksgiving Veterans and Friends Appreciation Dinner: A Heartwarming Celebration of Unity
We are thrilled to share the highlights of Cook For Vets’ very first Thanksgiving Veterans and Friends Appreciation Dinner, a remarkable event that brought together our community in a spirit of gratitude and camaraderie. A shared commitment to address Veteran food...
Cook For Vets 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive: A Heartwarming Success at Kingstowne Center Giant
In the spirit of giving and gratitude, Cook For Vets recently hosted its 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at the Kingstowne Center Giant in Alexandria, VA. The community came together to make this event a tremendous success, demonstrating the power of generosity and...