Our mission is to continue serving those who have served in the military through supplemental food sources.
Our pantry is the only one in the state of Arkansas that is set up strictly for military veterans. We do not require anything except proof of military service (DD Form 214 or VA Healthcare ID or Military ID cards). We welcome Guardsmen, Reservists, and Retirees.
From left to right: Joe Short, Joyce Short, and Deyonka S. Hickey
Msgt Joe E. Short
(06/1989 – 05/2011)
Deyonka Hickey approached Joe & Joyce Short, her friends, and fellow co-workers from her military days at Little Rock AFB. All three were key to the food pantry’s success during the initial startup. EVERYTHING was started from scratch.
The three co-founders initially contacted a Veterans food pantry located in New York and were granted permission to operate under their name (FEED OUR VETS) and their 501(c)(3) for the first year. In May 2018, the Arkansas food pantry broke away from the New York-based food pantry and began operating under their own name (FEED THE VETERANS) and their 501(c)(3).
Sadly, Joe passed away in February 2020, but he will ALWAYS be a part of the pantry and a cornerstone of our foundation.
Tom is our handyman….our go-to-guy. He has been with us through thick and thin. Tom is very dedicated to helping his fellow veterans. He is also an active member of a local combat veterans motorcycle association.
(04/1974 – 10/1994)
He is now our new Pantry Director & Logistics manager. He joined our team 2021. He is also active in other organizations helping Veterans.
(10/1986 – 11/2007)
Kate started a Veterans food pantry in 2018 in Navarre, FL (Food for Vets) but resigned and moved to Arkansas. She came on board with us in 2022.
(1988 – 1991)
We would like to give a big shout-out to everybody who has supported us by volunteering their time and efforts to make this food pantry a success. We have a wonderful staff of volunteers and great community support! We couldn’t do this without the amazing people of Arkansas!
Pantry Dates & Hours
3rd Thursday of each month*
1800 – 2000 hours
3rd Saturday of each month*
0900 – 1200 hours
*You may only shop ONE time per month.
IMPORTANT: First-time visitors MUST bring:
Feed The Veterans
1212 S. Second Street
Suite 1
Cabot, AR 72023
