For military families, community means everything, especially when home and loved ones are far away. This Halloween, Marines and their families at Camp Pendleton came together for costumes, treats, and a shared meal served by Luis and Olivia of Joselle Filipino Cuisine, one of our veteran-owned Let’s Chow food trucks. After 21 years of service in the Navy, Luis continues to give back to the military community that means so much to him. Through the Robert Irvine Foundation’s Let’s Chow program, veteran entrepreneurs like Luis are building businesses while continuing to serve those who serve. Because a shared meal can do more than bring people to the table. It can help military families feel connected, supported, and at home, wherever they're stationed. Happy Halloween! 🎃

A meal may last a few minutes, but the impact of feeling appreciated can stay with someone for a lifetime. Juan Ramirez, a veteran himself and participant in our Let's Chow Food Truck program, recently had the honor of serving a Breaking Bread with Heroes meal to the Marines of 1st Maintenance Battalion. One of the sergeants shared, "The Marines really needed this. It was a much-needed morale boost and a reminder that they are appreciated. Thank you for taking care of our Marines." It's about more than a meal. It's about reminding Marines that they matter, their service is valued, and their sacrifices are not forgotten. #BreakingBreadWithHeroes #RobertIrvineFoundation #LetsChow #ElJefeLatinKitchen #1stMaintenanceBattalion

World-renowned chef and restaurateur Robert Irvine will return for his 13th Cateran Yomp in 2027, as the @rirvinefound begins a new three-year sponsorship of the event. Robert will also continue as Executive Head Chef, a role he first took on in 2026 as part of his growing commitment to ABF. Participants can look forward to even more delicious meals to keep them fuelled through one of Scotland's toughest endurance challenges. A huge thank you to @RobertIrvine and the Robert Irvine Foundation for their incredible support and commitment to the Army family. #GetYourYompOn #CateranYomp #ForSoldiersForLife #RobertIrvineFoundation

Veterans across the country are facing an invisible battle, but YOU can be part of the solution. At Robert Irvine Foundation across our nation, we provide programming designed to help reduce veteran suicide by training individuals in evidence-based prevention techniques, including Crisis Response Planning and Lethal Means Safety. @WeFaceTheFight #FaceTheFight We invite the supporters of our foundations to take action today by joining a suicide prevention training event or connecting with local veterans in your community. Whether you’re a provider, a family member, or simply someone who cares, your actions can save lives. Access virtual trainings and learn more: wefacethefight.org/resources…

6 decades. That's how long some Vietnam veterans had gone without seeing the men they served beside. Through our Reuniting the Brave program, 200 veterans, family members, and Gold Star families gathered in Denver for a reunion of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. From Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, generations of Marines came together to reconnect, share stories, and discover how much they had in common. Despite serving in different wars, many shared similar experiences, both in combat and in the challenges of returning home. One particularly meaningful moment came when the brother of a Marine killed in Vietnam shared what it meant to spend time with the men who had served alongside his brother. Hearing their stories gave him a connection to his brother's life and service that few others could offer. It's moments like these that remind us why Reuniting the Brave matters. These reunions do more than bring veterans together. They reconnect families, preserve memories, and strengthen a community built on shared service and sacrifice. Different generations. Different wars. A bond that endures. #ReunitingTheBrave #RobertIrvineFoundation #Veterans

Bonefish Grill is stepping up this November to help diners across the country raise funds for the Robert Irvine Foundation. Starting November 1st, when you order one of the featured dishes created by @RobertIrvine $1 goes to the Robert Irvine Foundation, helping bring food, wellness, and community programs to service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. You can also round up your check at any @BonefishGrill with the difference going directly to the Foundation. So what's on the menu? 🐟 Thai Coastal Grouper 🥩 Wood-Grilled Sage Ribeye A shared meal can be the start of something bigger, creating connection and community for those who need it. Now, your next meal can help do just that. This November, gather your family and friends and head to Bonefish Grill to enjoy a great meal and help make a difference for those who serve.

Sharing a few of our favorite photos from veteran and first responder meet and greets with O.A.R. during their Three Decades Tour! Just one week left to enter for a chance to win a trip to Tampa to meet @ofarevolution at their November 12 concert. You'll also join the band backstage for a special wrap dinner prepared by @robertirvine himself. Donate $15 or more for your chance to win while helping the Robert Irvine Foundation create meaningful experiences and opportunities for veterans, service members, first responders, and their families. Enter now: prizeo.com/sweepstakes/o-a-r…

“Thank you for hosting this event. It was great to feel seen and heard.” - Military Spouse at Breaking Bread with Heroes Food. Connection. Resilience. These are themes we see come to life at Breaking Bread with Heroes. Food brings people to the table. Connection builds trust. And that trust opens the door to conversations that can strengthen resilience and save lives. Military spouses from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) and Fort Belvoir came together for a nutritious lunch and an opportunity to connect and learn practical skills to support themselves, their families, and their communities. RIF's staff member Kimberly Yarnall, a military spouse herself, led Crisis Response “Bad Day” Planning and Lethal Means Safety training, equipping spouses with tools to recognize when someone may be struggling, prepare for difficult moments, and help keep their families and communities safer. @WeFaceTheFight A special thank you to the Fort Belvoir USO, JBAB Chapel, and Top 3 Food Pantry at JBAB for partnering with the Robert Irvine Foundation to serve and support military families. Strong military communities are built through partnerships like these. #RobertIrvineFoundation #BreakingBreadWithHeroes #FaceTheFight #FuelToServe #MilitarySpouses #MilitaryFamilies #SuicidePrevention #CrisisResponsePlanning #LethalMeansSafety #FoodWellnessCommunity #JBAB #FortBelvoirUSO

During a five-day tour visiting service members in Korea, @robertirvine stopped by the DoWEA culinary classroom at Humphreys High School, located on the U.S. military's largest overseas base, Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Even across borders, food creates opportunities for connection, learning, and community. “Our military-connected students thrive when they see successful professionals take an interest in their learning and future,” said Lois Rapp, DoWEA Pacific Region director for student excellence. Students had the opportunity to learn and showcase their culinary skills. Younger students practiced egg techniques and French toast preparation, while third-year culinary students prepared and served a Korean fusion meal for Irvine and his team. “To all the men and women and their families that serve on the Korean Peninsula, thank you for your service, your sacrifice,” Irvine said. “We appreciate that you wear the cloth of our nation. Keep doing amazing things!”

Only 5 tables remain! An unforgettable evening of world-class cuisine, live music, and an opportunity to make a difference for those who serve. Join us November 9 at The Fillmore Philadelphia for the 9th annual Beats 'n Eats, featuring a seven-course culinary experience from an incredible lineup of chefs and a special performance by Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls. Gather your guests for an incredible evening while helping the Robert Irvine Foundation strengthen the lives of service members, veterans, first responders, and their families through food, wellness, and community. Interested in reserving a table? Complete our inquiry form to learn more. robertirvinefoundation.typef…

The Cateran YOMP is both a physical and mental challenge. Taking on this demanding hike through the Scottish Highlands requires courage, perseverance, and a dedicated training regimen. This year, 100 veterans stepped up to the challenge and joined the Robert Irvine Foundation team for the Cateran YOMP. The experience pushed them outside their comfort zones, helped them discover what they were capable of, and created opportunities for healing and personal growth. For some, that meant learning to lean on others for support. For others, it meant finding the strength to encourage a fellow veteran through a difficult moment. Each step was an opportunity to build confidence, connection, and resilience. You can help more veterans experience opportunities like this. Your support makes it possible for veterans to take on new challenges, build meaningful connections, and discover their own strength. You are the reason our mission moves forward. robertirvinefoundation.org/w…

Food is a connector. At a Breaking Bread With Heroes event at Camp Pendleton earlier this year, that connection came full circle. Luis Surla, a combat-disabled veteran, and his wife, Olivia, brought their Let’s Chow food truck, Joselle Filipino Cuisine, on base to serve a meal to fellow service members. It’s one of the ways we’re bringing food into our broader programming. A meal gives people a reason to come together, creates space for conversation, and helps build the sense of community that supports well-being and readiness. And when the people serving that meal understand military life themselves, the connection can mean even more. Food brings people to the table. What happens around that table is where the impact can grow. #LetsChow #BreakingBreadWithHeroes #MilitaryCommunity #CampPendleton

Today, family, friends and fellow veterans celebrated the life of Sgt. Chris Kaag, USMC (Ret.), RIF Ambassador and founder of the IM ABLE Foundation. A booming voice, a huge laugh, and a life lived by one rule: “Don’t quit on me.” He never did. Semper Fi, Chris.

"Food is hope, is love, is community, communication and caring. When we sit across the table with each other, we can see what's going on." - @RobertIrvine @USAA #FuelToServe foxnews.com/food-drink/celeb…

Strength is required in service. But support is not always guaranteed. Our Reuniting the Brave program creates opportunities for veterans to reconnect with those they served alongside and share what their next phase of life looks like. These experiences can reduce isolation, strengthen relationships, and remind veterans and Gold Star families that the connections built through service don't have to end when service does. Sometimes support looks like bringing people back together, giving them the space to reconnect, and reminding them that they don’t have to navigate what comes next alone. Our donors and supporters help make experiences like these accessible to our veteran community. #ReunitingTheBrave

For military medical students at the Uniformed Services University studying nutrition, some lessons are best learned outside the textbook.@USUhealthsci Chef Robert Irvine brought a practical, real-world perspective to the classroom, sharing skills and approaches these students can carry into their future roles caring for the military community. “We bring a different look and different set of skills in the real world...not the classroom world.” - Chef Robert Irvine @RobertIrvine What they learn today can shape how they care for those who serve tomorrow. #MilitaryMedicine #MilitaryCommunity #Nutrition #UniformedServicesUniversity #HonorThroughAction

"I want to actually learn to cook!" It's something children of active-duty service members at Ft. Belvoir have been telling their youth center for years. At a recent Robert Irvine Foundation cooking class, they got the chance. Working with fresh ingredients was something new for many of the children. Instead of pasta sauce from a jar, Chef Jackie showed the children how to make their own sauce for homemade lasagna. And they didn't stop with their own meal. The class made additional servings to share with three local fire stations. It’s a small example of what we mean when we say food is the front door. A meal can teach a skill, build confidence, bring people together, and create an opportunity to give back. Through Fuel to Serve, that door opens even more for service members, veterans, and their families: food they can afford, people they can count on, and well-being that lasts. We believe that every military family should have a place at the table. By 2031, a million places set. For more information on Fuel To Serve visit: robertirvinefoundation.org/p…

What happens when 100 behavioral health professionals leave a training with tools they can carry back into their communities? The impact has the potential to reach far beyond the room. Recently in Orange County, California, 100 behavioral health professionals participated in suicide prevention training led by Robert Yarnall, our Chief of Programs and Outreach, through the Robert Irvine Foundation’s work with Face the Fight. The training focused on Crisis Response Planning and Lethal Means Safety. Participants worked through practical, evidence-informed approaches to help recognize when someone may be struggling, develop a personalized plan for a bad day, strengthen coping strategies and support networks, and have effective conversations about firearm and medication safety. But the training of those 100 professionals is only the beginning. Through a Train-the-Trainer approach, participants are equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to continue these conversations, train others, and bring what they learned back to the people and communities they serve. Because every person equipped to recognize the signs, start a conversation, and help someone make a plan creates another opportunity for support before a crisis takes hold. The more people we equip, the farther the impact travels. @WeFaceTheFight Thank you to OC Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Training Services and everyone who participated for investing in this work. Learn more about Crisis Response Planning Workshops from Face the Fight: wefacethefight.org/resources… #FaceTheFight #SuicidePrevention #CrisisResponsePlanning #LethalMeansSafety #MilitaryCommunity #Veterans

"Today, I'm going to ask you to be ambassadors of our foundation." That is the moment. Watch it land. Thomas served in the Marine Corps from 2001 to 2009. He came to the Robert Irvine Foundation through Mission: VetFit, our program helping veterans get physically and mentally healthy. In Scotland this summer, we asked him to represent us on the Cateran Yomp. Ambassadors are veterans, military spouses, and people who came through our programs before they ever represented us. They carry this work into rooms we will never walk into, in towns we have never been to. "Doing good is exponential."

A chance to sit down with fellow Airmen. A chance to connect with people beyond the base. A reminder that their service matters. That’s what can happen when we bring Breaking Bread with Heroes to a military community. At Barksdale AFB, a shared meal created space for connection, community, and a moment away from the demands of service. “A lot of times we're separated from our family, from our friends, and we're oftentimes just kind of isolated at our base. But when we have opportunities like this where we can come together to see the bigger picture and be able to dine with our fellow airmen, it makes life more livable. It makes it more enjoyable. And then it just makes you more thankful for what you do in the service.” - Service Member, Breaking Bread with Heroes Participant Thank you to @optimum for helping us bring this meal and moment of connection to Airmen at Barksdale AFB. #BreakingBreadWithHeroes #RobertIrvineFoundation #MilitaryCommunity #BarksdaleAFB