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Eastern Divide Brewing Co. held a VETERANS DAY fundraiser for Vittles for Vets on November 29, 2022, providing for our less fortunate veterans, raised $2000.00, enabling us to continue our mission of providing nutritious food choices to our at-risk veterans.

This is their second year holding this event honoring our veterans.  Eastern Divide also invited us to install a “Vittles Littles Christmas Angel Tree” to raise funds to provide a memorable and happy Christmas to the young ones of the veterans enrolled in our Vittles program through the gifts of toys,

On behalf of Vittles for Vets, Bill and the many veterans we serve, a heartfelt THANK YOU to Compassion Church – Radford for your most generous gift. Your donation is a Godsend for our program as we continue our mission of caring for our at-risk veteran community. You certainly “live up” to the name chosen for your church.

Vittles for Vets held a motorcycle fund raising event on Saturday, October 8, 2022, raising funds for the underprivileged children of our impoverished veterans enrolled in the Vittles program.  Although the day was sunny it was a bit chilly.  Alas the cold weather did not deter these wonderful bikers from coming out in support of our veteran’s children raising $1250.00 to insure them an unforgettable Christmas.

A large debt of gratitude is due Alex Barker for putting this great event together.  A great job from a man who has done much

Darryl Dunn is featured with his 1949 Cheverolet Truck with a 350 engine and 700R4 trans for the month of October. Valley Coverage Solutions, a Medicare Health Plan Specialist, is this months sponsor.

The featured Veteran for the month of July is Larry Humphrey with his ’64 Mercury Comet Caliente. Larry is a Navy Veteran and served in Vietnam Veteran. This month’s calendar is sponsored by Paul Kuzma’s Grand Ole Garage. If you’d like to donate money to help feed Veterans in need in our area, text “feedavet” to 44321 today!

The featured Veteran for the month of June is Vietnam Veteran Mike Collins with his 1966 Corvette Stingray, 427, 4 speed. The sponsor for this month is Ponnie’s Boutique in Shawsville, VA.

Navy Veteran, Pat Patrick is the featured Veteran for the month of May in the VfV Hot Rod Calendar. He has a 1941 Ford F100 he calls “Spuds”. Spuds has a built 351 Cleveland with a 5 speed. Pat served from 1966-70 as an E-4. Coldwell Banker Realtors Bill Linkenhoker and Rob Jones are this month’s sponsors.

I remember well, during the 35 years of running my construction business, taking risks was just a part of doing business whether it be building a house on speculation or purchasing a parcel of land to build upon, all in the hopes someone would purchase my product. As the risk taken affected only me I would approach with a measure of “bravado” somewhat throwing caution to the wind.

Today the Vittles for Vets charity presents a much different set of circumstances as my decisions affect over 100 veterans and