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How We Serve

Appreciation Meals

The rigors and stress of serving can leave our heroes disheartened. We’re showing our appreciation by serving them hearty, classic American meals nationwide and at military outposts around the world.

Appreciation Meals
The Need

The Rigors Of Service Take Their Toll

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Our Endless Gratitude

No Hero Should Feel Underappreciated

Every day, our military and first responders carry the enormous responsibility of safeguarding our nation and communities. But their courage in the face of adversity is not without strain, and it’s our job at citizens to ensure their spirits remain high.

The Cost of Freedom

1%

Active-duty service members comprise less than 1% of adults in the United States.

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Program Impact

An Important Gesture From A Grateful Nation

Gary Sinise Serves 1 Millionth Serving Heroes Meal at Edward Hines, Jr VA Hospital
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Closing The Gap

A Reminder Their Service Is Not Forgotten

These meals bridge the defender-civilian divide. They are a simple but powerful display of America’s gratitude for the sacrifices of our service members and first responders, and reminder that their service and sacrifices are not forgotten.

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More Than A Meal

Building Camaraderie Around The Table

Sharing a meal provides an important moment of reprieve and an opportunity to bond with their fellow service members. By building camaraderie, teams and units become more effective in their important work.

Our Impact

1M˖

We’ve served 1,044,408 meals to our heroes across the country and overseas.

Will you give our heroes a reminder of America’s gratitude?

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