CHOP Out Hunger and A Veteran’s Vision are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at addressing food insecurity among veterans and their families across Pennsylvania. This collaboration comes in response to a critical need in the state, where over 9% of households receiving food assistance include a current or former member of the military.

After months of planning and coordination, the two organizations are launching an initiative to provide much-needed meals to veterans and their families. This effort reflects a shared vision and deep commitment to supporting those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

“Both CHOP Out Hunger and A Veteran’s Vision share mutual respect and a commitment to serving our communities,” said Dani Ruhf, Founder and CEO of CHOP Out Hunger. “By pooling our resources and expertise, we can make a greater impact and ensure that no veteran or their family goes without the meals they need.”

Ty Holmes founded A Veteran’s Vision to support local military members and their families with resources and community events. fAs part of this partnership,  A Veteran’s Vision will integrate into the CHOP Out Hunger team while continuing to focus on assisting veterans in various ways. The collaboration aims to not only provide immediate relief to veterans facing hunger but also to work toward sustainable solutions for long-term food security.

Further details about this initiative will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, those interested in supporting this effort can donate here.

CHOP Out Hunger and A Veteran’s Vision thank their community stakeholders and supporters for their continued generosity and commitment to helping make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and their families.

CHOP’s Pasta Dinner Fundraiser will be held on October 20, 2024. With three pick up locations, donors can select a convenient location to pick up their complete meal with salad, pasta, meatballs prepared by Pettinato’s Restaurant in Carbondale, PA. Students from the Susquehanna County Career Technology Center will prepare dessert. All proceeds benefit CHOP Out Hunger’s programs and will provide a child with a week’s worth of food.

Orders are accepted online here. For questions please contact Bailey by email or at 570-721-2288

We were honored to meet with Kari Natishak from Tuscarora Wayne Insurance Company, who won their monthly trivia competition and generously chose CHOP Out Hunger as the beneficiary! Each month, the trivia winner receives $1,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. Pictured here are Bailey Ruhf, Vernon Bacorn, Nicole (Pooh) Ruhf, Kari Natishak, and her daughter, celebrating this incredible contribution to our mission of feeding kids in need.

CHOP Out Hunger feeds nearly 50,000 Pennsylvania students a week through the weekend backpack program and in-school pantry. As we are so very fortunate to have a network of community partners, the stark reality the need continues to grow while the resources do not.

CHOP Out Hunger has compiled a list of some of the most desired pantry staples that the kiddos just devour. We invite you to support our efforts to CHOP Out Hunger through our CHOP Cabinet Amazon Wishlist.

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