San Dimas, CA – The Satellite Rotary Club of Military Family Support is thrilled to share that with our most recent food drive collecting more than three tons of food, we have now surpassed 30 tons of food collected since 2022! This incredible milestone would not have been possible without the generosity, hard work, and dedication of our volunteers, donors, and community partners.
Our mission is to ensure that no military family faces food insecurity, and thanks to your unwavering support, we are making a real, tangible impact. Military food insecurity continues to affect over 22,000 active-duty families, 213,000 National Guard and Reservists, and more than 1.2 million veterans across the country. Your contributions provide critical relief to those who sacrifice so much for our nation.
A Community United for Military Families
Since launching this initiative in 2022, we have remained committed to supporting military food pantries and service members in need. This latest donation will directly benefit military families at:
- Pelican Pantry at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms
- The Food Pantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
- Families at Fort Irwin and Los Angeles Air Force Base
Our efforts would not be possible without the volunteers who work tirelessly to receive, inspect, categorize, and prepare donations for transport. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the major volunteer groups who have made this mission their own:
- Roskam Foods
- San Dimas H.E.R.O.E.S
- GFWC La Verne – San Dimas
- Stars and Stripes Ministry, Holy Name of Mary
- San Dimas Masonic Lodge No. 428
Your dedication ensures that every donation is carefully prepared and reaches military families in need.
Honoring Those Who Met the Secretary’s Challenge
This year’s food drive saw a remarkable response to the Secretary’s Challenge, where individuals pledged to donate their own weight in food. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their generosity and commitment:
- Glenn Johnson, II
- Adalyn Tibbets
- Lennon Tibbets
- Alexis Calcaterra
- Andrea Calcaterra
- Mike McKeon
- Don Jansen
- Chaniga Bahmanou
- Councilmember Eric Nakano
- Councilmember Rachel Bratakos
Your selflessness is an inspiration to us all, proving that one person’s commitment can help change lives.
The Work Continues – Join Us for the Next Food Drive!
As we celebrate this incredible achievement, we also recognize that the need continues. That’s why we invite you to join us for our next Feeding Heroes food drive on August 23, 2025. Whether you donate food, volunteer your time, or spread the word, every effort makes a difference. Together, we will continue fighting military food insecurity—one meal at a time. For more information on how to get involved, visit www.feedingmilitaryfamilies.org, email us at info@feedingmilitaryfamilies.org, or call 909-667-2721.
Thank you for being part of this mission. We couldn’t do it without you! See you in August!
