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From Ribbon Cutting to First Meals: Salisbury Pantry Brings Hope to North Carolina’s Military Community
Good news travels fast — and in Salisbury, North Carolina, it’s spreading with smiles and full grocery bags. Soldiers’ Angels is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new food pantry serving Salisbury Service Members, Veterans, and their families!
This new location will host weekly events, giving Military-connected individuals access to essential groceries like pantry staples, protein, fresh produce, and more. It’s one more way Soldiers’ Angels is working to ensure that no hero goes hungry — and that our nation’s Service Members and Veterans always feel supported by the community they serve or have served to protect.
The excitement was in full swing during the official ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration. Local leaders, partners, and supporters came together to mark this milestone, including Mayor Tamara Sheffield, Senator Carl Ford, Representative Harry Warren, the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, and more.
A very special thank-you goes to the Charlotte Hornets Foundation for their incredible $100,000 donation that helped make this site possible. Their support has truly jump-started this effort to bring nourishment and hope to North Carolina Service Members and Veterans.
With the shelves stocked and hearts full, the Soldiers’ Angels Salisbury Food Pantry is now open and ready to serve.
Click here to watch the news coverage live from the grand opening!
👉 To learn more or register for an upcoming pantry event, visit: https://soldiersangels.org/get-support/food/charlotte/
👉 To view photos from the grand opening, visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCxKtt
Jacksonville Veterans Luncheon Brings Connection and Care
Soldiers’ Angels volunteers in Florida had a great time serving Veterans at the Jacksonville Five Star Veteran Transition Center. The meaningful luncheon offered not only a warm meal, but also a chance for Veterans to connect with others who share similar experiences and face similar challenges. Events like this nourish both body and spirit, bringing Veterans together through camaraderie and connection.
Kids Helping Heroes: Turning Halloween Candy into Care
After the costumes are packed away and candy buckets start to overflow, many families find themselves wondering what to do with all that Halloween candy. That’s where Soldiers' Angels Treats for Troops comes in — turning leftover sweets into meaningful care for our heroes.
Through this nationwide program, local businesses, schools, churches, and even dental offices register as candy collection sites. Families drop off their extra candy, knowing it will be shared with Service Members and Veterans at home and abroad. Some candy is delivered to VA hospitals or military units, while other donations are sent overseas — bringing a little taste of home to deployed troops.
For kids, this simple act of giving is a lesson in kindness and gratitude. Each time they add candy to a donation box, they’re helping send comfort and connection to those who serve.
Want to get involved? 🍭
👉 Donate your extra candy.
👉 Host a collection site at your business, school, or church.
👉 Share the mission and encourage others to participate.
Find collection sites on the Treats for Troops Candy Map now so you have a plan before the candy overflows!
Let’s make this Halloween a little sweeter — for the heroes who give so much for us.
Serving Our Heroes in Fresno
Soldiers’ Angels volunteers in California visited Veteran patients at the Fresno VA Hospital, delivering hygiene bags and cards filled with messages of gratitude. The visit also gave Veterans an opportunity to enjoy friendly conversation, connection, and support from those who appreciate their service. Moments like these remind us how a simple act of kindness can brighten a Veteran’s day.
Baking for the Troops on National Cookie Day & Beyond
Every December 4, cookie lovers celebrate National Cookie Day, but for Soldiers’ Angels volunteers, it’s more than a day of baking — it’s a way to send comfort, connection, and gratitude to deployed Service Members around the world.
From the Cookie Bandits in Texas to volunteers like Shelley and Christina whose unique talents shine through in their baking, each batch tells a story of appreciation and care. Their homemade cookies don’t just sweeten the day — they remind our heroes that they’re never forgotten.
Read more about these inspiring bakers and how you can join the fun before this year's National Cookie Day!
Supporting Veterans at the Sacramento Stand Down
Soldiers’ Angels was proud to participate in the Sacramento Stand Down, providing essential support and resources to Veterans in need. Dedicated volunteers distributed hygiene kits, box lunches, and blankets to attendees, ensuring each Veteran received care, nourishment, and appreciation for their service. Each event like this moves us closer to our mission of ensuring no Veteran is forgotten.
💌 Why Small Gestures of Gratitude Have a Big Impact
For Service Members stationed far from home, the smallest act of kindness can mean everything. A handwritten note. A pair of fresh socks. A care package from someone they’ve never met. These gestures remind them they’re remembered, supported, and not alone.
In our latest blog, we share what it truly feels like to receive one of these unexpected gifts — and why your letters and care packages have such a powerful impact on morale.
Comfort and Care at the Vancouver Stand Down
Soldiers’ Angels volunteers joined the Vancouver Stand Down to support local Veterans with comfort items and care. Volunteers distributed blankets, socks, box lunches, and even Girl Scout Cookies — small but meaningful gestures that brought warmth, smiles, and a sense of connection to those who have served.
Looking for a way to get involved? Here are a few meaningful ways you can support Service Members, Veterans, and their families.
🎄 Handmade Ornaments for Heroes
It’s that time of year—time to spread some cheer! We’re collecting handmade holiday ornaments now through Thanksgiving for our Holiday Stockings for Heroes campaign. The deadline is approaching, so get crafting and help make the holidays brighter for our heroes!
Get the details »
🍬 Donate Your Halloween Candy to Treats for Troops!
Turn your extra Halloween candy into smiles for our heroes! Through Treats for Troops, we’re collecting donated candy to share with deployed Service Members and Veterans. Drop-off locations are open now—help us send a little sweetness and a big thank-you to those who serve!
Check out the Candy Map »
📦 Help Us Deliver Holiday Stockings to Heroes!
Spread holiday cheer to our deployed Service Members and Veterans through Holiday Stockings for Heroes! We’re collecting stuffed stockings filled with small gifts and treats to brighten the season for those who serve. The deadline is approaching—get your stockings ready and help make the holidays magical for our heroes!
Sign up to send one »
🎁 Share the Spirit of the Season with Adopt-A-Family
This holiday season, you can make a direct impact on a Military or Veteran family in need through Adopt-A-Family. Provide gifts for children and a holiday meal for the family, helping to ease the burden and bring joy to those who have sacrificed so much.
Adopt-A-Family Now »
🎖️ Adopt a Deployed Service Member
The holidays can be especially difficult for those deployed far from home. Right now, 424 deployed Service Members are waiting for someone to remember them. You can make their season brighter by sending care packages and letters filled with warmth, gratitude, and holiday cheer from home.
Adopt a hero today »
