Vittles for Vets - Radford VA

11/03/2026

09/08/2026

We are all saddened at the sudden loss of our friend, Jeff Gandee. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our Director of Golf, Jeff Gandee.

Jeff was far more than a leader at Auburn Hills Golf Club. He was a friend, a mentor, and an important part of our Auburn Hills family. His dedication to the course, his love for the game, and the many relationships he built had a lasting impact on Auburn Hills and our community.

Everyone at Auburn Hills is deeply saddened by this loss. Jeff meant so much to so many people, and he will be dearly missed. Auburn Hills simply will not be the same without him.
We will love you forever, Jeff!

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeff’s family, friends, and everyone who knew him during this incredibly difficult time.

Arrangements have been made for visitation on Thursday September 10th from 4pm-7pm at McCoy Funeral Home. The service will be held at Blue Ridge Church on Friday September 11th at 11:00 am

Rest in peace, Jeff. You will forever be a part of Auburn Hills.

07/28/2026

We get calls from veterans every day that have no family and they're just looking to connect with another human being. We just learned about this service the VA offers that could mean so much to a lonely veteran!

The Compassionate Contact Corps pairs trained volunteers with veterans facing loneliness or social isolation. Volunteers call weekly for 15 to 60 minutes, offering companionship and connection over phone or video. Many volunteers are veterans themselves, but that’s not a requirement to serve.

The program is available at Salem VA Medical Center, one of more than 80 VA facilities nationwide running the corps. It has drawn recognition from the American Red Cross and coverage in national outlets.

The Salem program is currently looking for more volunteers. Veterans and caregivers interested in joining can speak with their VA primary care physician or VA social worker. Those interested in volunteering can contact the Salem VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement office.

For rural veterans especially, isolation can compound the distance from services. A weekly phone call is a small thing that can mean a great deal.

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07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday, America! The Home of the Free, Because of the Brave! We are thankful to live in this wonderful country, and that we're able to help those who served this great nation! Thank you to all the men and women who continue to defend our freedoms. May you all have a fun and safe 4th of July!

06/29/2026

June 29, 2026
Vittles for Vets was honored this past Saturday to have been selected as the recipient of a very generous donation from the New River Valley Jeep Club, Blacksburg, VA.
We were invited to celebrate with the group at their annual club picnic held at the beautiful New River Junction Campground in Blacksburg. Although the day started closely “mimicking” a Vietnam monsoon, with heavy rain relentless, by the start of the event the skies began to clear, temperatures moderated, and the day was salvaged, as evidenced by the group's youngsters heading to the river with inner tubes in tow.
The food served was beyond delicious, with a varied selection including “grilled salmon”, which was a first for me at a cook-out. And it was spectacular.
Combined with some of the friendliest and most welcoming people, we experienced a most wonderful day.
We wish to thank the NRV Jeep Club for their hospitality and their most generous donation of $1785.00 for the purchase of food items for our veterans suffering food insecurity.
Once again, thank you, and Happy and Safe motoring.
With deep appreciation,
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06/24/2026

What a wonderful way to support Vittles for Vets while honoring the 250th anniversary of the greatest nation!

In celebration of the 4th of July,
$4 of each adult ticket sold on June 27 and July 11 will benefit Vittles for Vets, Fighting Hunger One Veteran at a Time! https://vittlesforvetsradfordva.com/

06/23/2026

The Community Foundation of the New River Valley's Giving Day begins tomorrow, June 24th at noon and ends on June 25th at noon. Many additional prizes will be available during this 24 hour period. So far, we've raised $3,402.50 towards our $5,000 goal with 46 hours left in the campaign. If we reach our goal, we'll receive an additional $2,500 in matching funds from a private donor!

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06/08/2026

We're looking for veterans and their classic cars, hot rods, military vehicles and more to feature in our 2027 fundraising calendar! Photo shoots are scheduled for 6/20-6/21 and 6/27-6/28 at locations around the valley. If you've got a sweet ride, you'll get a digital image shot by a professional photographer and 1 print calendar, as a thank you!

We're also looking for local businesses to feature as monthly calendar sponsors for $150, with a QR code linked directly to your social media or webpage.

Reach out to Reg Crockett at [email protected] if you're interested, and please share! Cover of our 2026 calendar.

06/08/2026

Vittles for Vets is participating in the Community Foundation of the New River Valley's annual Giving Day Campaign again this year! We've set a fundraising goal of $5,000 to help us cover the cost of 2 weeks of gift cards to veterans enrolled in our program.

We're thrilled to announce that we have Matching Funds of $2,500 from a private donor to help us reach our goal this year! Every dollar raised will benefit veterans living right here at home.

If you've been thinking about giving this year, contributing to our Giving Day Campaign could also earn us some additional prizes and grants being given away throughout the early-giving period and during the official Giving Day from noon on June 24th - noon on June 25th. Visit our official page here: https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Vittles-For-Vets

06/02/2026

We want to wish our fearless founder, Bill McCann, a very happy 80th birthday! He founded this charity with the belief that no veteran should ever be hungry, and 12 years later, we're still working toward that mission.

We hope you get your sweet treat today in celebration, Bill!

The Vittles Crew