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...
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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...
Katherine: Lighting the Torch of Service with the Cook For Vets Club
In the heart of Falls Church, VA, among its promising young minds, emerges a beacon of service and dedication: Katherine. As a Meridian High School student, Katherine’s journey with Cook For Vets began not out of obligation, but out of a genuine desire to make a...
Jumpin’ On it in June
When an opportunity presents itself, jumping on it is critical to our mission at Cook For Vets. Our primary goal is to make a difference in the lives of many Veterans who are without proper and sustained nutrition. As recommendations are made and agencies are named...
Raising Awareness through Fundraising
Saturday, May 20th, 2023 is one I will fondly recall for a very long time. Our second fundraiser, this one being held at Honor Brewing Co. in Chantilly, VA was a success. I am grateful to Leighanne and Jacob for their assistance and guidance in making our event run...
Let’s Salute the American Legion Post 1976
In the At Ease blog post, I wrote about how doors had opened up as a result of our alliance with their military magazine. Our connection with American Legion Post 1976 in Annandale, VA, their Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion American Legion Riders, and Daughters...