Heroes in Hunger Food Drive
The Heroes in Hunger Food Drives bring together food and resources to help alleviate hunger for our heroes—veterans, active-duty military members, first responders, their families, and pets. These drives are designed to address food insecurity in these communities, providing essentials to those who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting others.
Purpose of the Food Drives:
- Supporting Food Security: Addressing food shortages for veterans, first responders, and their families.
- Supplying Pet Food: Providing food for pets to help keep families whole and maintain companionship.
- Community Outreach: Collaborating with local businesses, food banks, and community volunteers to build strong networks of support.
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Feeding Veterans Program
Our Feeding Veterans Program provides freshly prepared, hot meals to veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families. This service aims to reduce food insecurity while offering warm, nourishing meals that support physical and mental wellbeing.
What the Program Offers:
- Hot Meal Service: We provide meals tailored to meet various dietary needs and preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition.
- Community Serving Events: Regular meal-serving events at accessible locations for veterans, military families, and first responders.
- Volunteer-Led Meal Preparation and Distribution: Volunteers help prepare and distribute meals, creating a supportive environment for veterans and first responders.
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Annual Soft Pitch Tournament Fundraiser
The Beacon of Light Annual Soft Pitch Tournament brings together veterans, first responders, active-duty service members, and community members for a fun, competitive day of softball—an American pastime loved by all. Each year, participants from local neighborhoods, nearby states, and even beyond the country join in a spirited tournament that celebrates camaraderie and teamwork.
What the Program Offers:
- Community and Camaraderie: This tournament is a special opportunity for people to come together, share in friendly competition, and connect with veterans, first responders, and others dedicated to service.
- Awareness and Information Sharing: Partner organizations set up booths to share information about programs, services, and resources available to veterans and first responders.
- Fundraising for Future Initiatives: Proceeds from the event support Beacon of Light’s programs for veterans, helping to fund activities, events, and essential services throughout the year.
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No Hero Left Behind Project
The
No Hero Left Behind Project is a flagship initiative of the
Beacon of Light Institute for Veterans (BOLV) designed to provide comprehensive support services for veterans, first responders, and their families facing food insecurity, homelessness, unemployment, and mental health challenges. This project embodies BOLV’s commitment to ensuring that every hero receives the care, resources, and opportunities they need to rebuild stability and thrive in civilian life.
Project Purpose
Many veterans and first responders struggle with the invisible wounds of service, including PTSD, depression, and financial instability, often leading to homelessness, addiction, and social isolation. The No Hero Left Behind Project is designed to fill critical gaps in services by offering holistic, long-term solutions that address their unique challenges.
Key Components of the Project
Emergency & Long-Term Food Assistance
- Expands BOLV's Heroes in Hunger Initiative, distributing 100,000+ pounds of food annually.
- Establishes mobile food drives for underserved rural areas to ensure accessibility.
- Offers nutrition and meal-planning workshops to promote self-sufficiency.
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