Friday, May 3rd, 2024

Hero Meals

2023 THANKSGIVING HERO MEALS

Military Friends Foundation “Hero Meals” program is a way to simply say “Thank You” to those who have served in our Nation both at home and abroad. Massachusetts Military Families, Families of Fallen First Responders/Servicemembers, & Veterans are welcome to register. Registration for our 2023 Thanksgiving “Hero Meals” opens November 1. Our locations will be in Swampscott, Hanscom and Springfield. Please select an option that best fits you. Spaces are limited. Pre-registration is required. Please only register for one option. One registration per household only. You will receive a confirmation email immediately if you successfully registered. Questions or need assistance registering? Please contact us at 1-84-HELP-VETS. This program is proudly supported by Tough Ruck Nation.

Pick-Up Locations:

November 20: Hanscom Air Force Base (Outside of Commissary), Bedford, MA 11AM-1PM

November 20: Military Friends Foundation, 212 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 3PM-7PM

November 21: Springfield National Guard Armory, 1505 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield, MA 3PM-6PM

Mail Option (Only for Families of Fallen Service Members) – Register by Nov. 15 to receive your gift card for Thanksgiving. After Nov. 15, families of Fallen Military can contact us at 1-84-HELP-VETS.

Thanksgiving Hero Meals 2023

Service Category*
Rank*
Name of Service Member/Veteran*
Name of Applicant (if different than Service Member/First Responder)
Military/First Responder Affiliation*
Applicant Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Location of overseas deployment (if applicable)*
Name of military unit/department most recently attached to*
Era of Service (for military only) (e.g. Vietnam, OIF/OEF)
Phone*
Civilian Email*
Number of Dependents*
I was activated as part of the COVID-19 response efforts.*
I am registering for the option below. Please review options above before registering. Please select only one registration option per household:*
Option #1 Hanscom: $50 grocery gift card & food box Option #2 Swampscott: $100 grocery gift card & pie Option #3 Springfield : $50 grocery gift card & food box Option #4: Families of Fallen Service Members ONLY (Deadline to register Nov. 15th) Mailed Hero Meal Gift Card
I would prefer the grocery gift card to the store below. I understand this is NOT guaranteed.*
I affirm that I am a service member in good standing or an honorably discharged Veteran. I understand I need to bring my military ID or DD214 to pick up my grocery gift card.*
- Yes
- Not applicable, I am the family of a Fallen Servicemember