Founder of the Huntingdon County Military Share Program, two time Purple Heart recepient, Vietnam Veteran (1967-69) of the First Calvary Division, Sergeant Reeder Swartz is finally on my podcast. 

Reeder starts by taking me through the history of the Military Share Program. He recalls being informed of inexcusable reality of Veterans living in poverty and food uncertainty. He shares in the beginning the program was feeding 30 families. Today, they are feeding 190.

Reeder talks about the day he recieved his draft notice and shares a touching story about his mother prior to being deployed. He talks about his days and nights in a Communist country meanwhile back home knowing there was little support for the war.  On his 50th anniversary of being home he and his family went back to Vietnam. 

If you are interested in giving to the Military Share you can make your donation payable to: 
Central PA Food Bank
MEMO 80109
C/O Reeder Swartz
6952 Wright Road
Calvin, PA 16622

Follow them on Facebook at Huntingdon County Military Food Share Program. 

If you or a veteran family you know needs help please reach out on the Facebook page for the fastest correspondence.

Upcoming Fundraisers:  

June 29th from 3pm to 8pm at the Orbisonia/Rockhill Legion Post 518 a chicken BBQ will be held to raise funds for the program. 
$10.00 per person
Live music by Seth Nearhood and Allen Leidy


Tuesday, June 25th a paint party will be held to benefit the program at the Post 518. $30 per painter and submit payment at the bar. 

Thank you to my friends at Waiting for Eternity for allowing me to use their song "Blink" as my intro and outro. You can check them out on all major social media and music apps.