About Us
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Local residents together with other community groups and many local restaurants have succeeded in bringing Rena's vision of serving the veteran population to life.
Our History
Our Mission
Our Mission
Seeing a need for nonprofit work in this area, Rena formed our organization in 2017 to provide healthy meals for homebound veterans . We've consistently grown since then, all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community!
ADVISORY TEAM
ADVISORY TEAM
ADVISORY TEAM
Rena Sylvester
SMG Brian Otoole
Donato Panico
George Schwertl
Mrs. & Mrs. Sandy Flandina
Samantha Barth
Jennifer Walther
Bio
ADVISORY TEAM
ADVISORY TEAM
BRIAN J. O'TOOLE
SERGEANT MAJOR, USMC (RETIRED)
A native of Long Island, New York, Brian O'Toole enlisted in the Marine Corps in August, 1992 and served in multiple billets for over 27 years. In the operating forces, he served with MWSS 374, El Toro/Tustin, California, MWSS 373, Miramar, California,1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Camp Pen
BRIAN J. O'TOOLE
SERGEANT MAJOR, USMC (RETIRED)
A native of Long Island, New York, Brian O'Toole enlisted in the Marine Corps in August, 1992 and served in multiple billets for over 27 years. In the operating forces, he served with MWSS 374, El Toro/Tustin, California, MWSS 373, Miramar, California,1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Camp Pendleton, California, and 1st Radio Battalion, Camp Pendleton California.
In the supporting establishments, he served as a Marine One, Presidential Security Guard at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, Drill Instructor Duty at MCRD San Diego, California, H&HS MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, 4th Tank Battalion, Twentynine Palms, California, 2D Battalion, 25TH Marines, Garden City, New York. He is a veteran Of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
His personal decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Purple Heart Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 3 gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star, Combat Action Ribbon and The Presidential Service Badge.
He currently resides in Amityville, New York, and enjoys staying active supporting military veterans and their families.