Veterans Appreciation Meal: Free Meal for Veterans in Youngstown
Free meal served to veterans at a community event
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Everything You Need to Know About the Veterans Appreciation Meal on July 25

If you or a veteran you know is planning to attend the Veterans Appreciation Meal in Youngstown, here is the complete, practical rundown. The date and time, the full menu, how to reserve a free ticket, how to volunteer, and exactly what to know before you go.

In This Article
  1. The Essentials at a Glance
  2. The Full Menu
  3. How to Reserve Your Free Ticket
  4. How to Volunteer
  5. Who Can Attend and What to Know
  6. Your Pre-Event Checklist
  7. Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts

The Essentials at a Glance

The Veterans Appreciation Meal is a free, home cooked meal for all veterans, prepared and served by Back To The Garden in partnership with Veteran's Outreach of Youngstown. Here are the key details.

Date
Saturday
July 25, 2026
Time
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Cost
Free for all veterans

Location

Veteran's Outreach
17 Colonial Drive
Youngstown, OH 44505

Want the bigger picture? Read our full event announcement and the story behind the partnership.

Read the Full Event Announcement
Registration

How to Reserve Your Free Ticket

Tickets are free but limited, and they are required to attend. Reserving is quick and simple.

  1. 1
    Know that tickets are limited. Only 100 tickets are available, and they are expected to go quickly.
  2. 2
    Call Chris at Veteran's Outreach. Reach Chris at 330-755-5792 to reserve your free ticket and ask any questions.
  3. 3
    Confirm your spot. Chris will get your ticket reserved and share anything else you need to know.
  4. 4
    Mark your calendar. Saturday, July 25, 2026, any time between 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
Don't Wait

Only 100 tickets are available. Once they are gone, they are gone. Reserving early is the surest way to secure your spot.

Lend a Hand

How to Volunteer

If you would like to help prepare, serve, and honor our veterans on the day of the event, volunteers are always welcome. It is one of the most rewarding ways to take part.

To volunteer or learn how to help

Contact Dianna at Back To The Garden. She will share how you can get involved and what help is needed on the day.

Dianna, Back To The Garden: 330-328-7658
Good to Know

Who Can Attend and What to Know

  • The meal is free and open to all veterans
  • A reserved ticket is required, and only 100 are available
  • You can arrive any time within the 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM window
  • The event is held indoors at Veteran's Outreach in Youngstown

If you have a specific question, for example about bringing a family member or anything else, the best step is to ask Chris when you reserve your ticket at 330-755-5792.

Before You Go

Your Pre-Event Checklist

A quick checklist so nothing slips through the cracks.

  • Reserve your free ticket with Chris (330-755-5792)
  • Save the date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
  • Note the time window: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Save the address: 17 Colonial Drive, Youngstown, OH 44505
  • Share the event with other veterans you know
  • Consider volunteering by contacting Dianna (330-328-7658)

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves."

Philippians 2:3
Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A reserved ticket is required, and only 100 are available. Tickets are free, but because each meal is prepared fresh, reserving in advance is necessary. Call Chris at Veteran's Outreach at 330-755-5792 to reserve yours.
Nothing. The meal is completely free for veterans, prepared and served by the Back To The Garden team as a thank you for their service.
Homemade pasta with sauce and meatballs, roasted garlic herb chicken, oven roasted red potatoes with parmesan and herbs, a fresh garden salad with dressing, dinner rolls and butter, and a choice of chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry eclair cake.
Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, at Veteran's Outreach, 17 Colonial Drive, Youngstown, OH 44505. You can arrive any time within that window.
Because only 100 tickets are available, once they are all claimed, registration will close. The best way to avoid missing out is to reserve as early as possible by calling Chris at 330-755-5792.
There are two great ways to help. You can volunteer to prepare and serve on the day by contacting Dianna at Back To The Garden at 330-328-7658, or you can spread the word by sharing the event with veterans and families in your community.