Your group's presentation and serving of an afternoon meal on 11/14 at Malogne House was of the highest regard and is sincerely appreciated.  My son is recently returned from Afganistan with battle wounds, and is overcome with emotion at the incredible outpouring of support from virtually all he encounters.  May the Lord bless all of you, and all that you do, in support of these warriors.  Thank you again.  - A military dad

Cooking with the Troops, Inc., is a non-profit organization devoted to providing a culinary change of pace to U.S. and Allied troops along with educational and related opportunities for those transitioning out of service and into careers in the food and beverage industry.  While the primary focus is on the wounded, injured, and ill  and associated caregivers  operations are intended to cover the full range of those who serve, their families, and those who provide medical and related care. 

Thanks for all you do!  Wounded Warrior via Facebook

The idea for the program began with a steak dinner cooked by C. Blake Powers at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.  This effort was extremely successful, and resulted in the creation of a program, Cooking with the Wounded, within the charity Soldiers' Angels.  The first event under that program, a dessert bar at the Malogne House complex of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, resulted in a joint operation with a barbecue done by Bob Miller and a team of volunteers.  This joint effort worked very well, and led to the idea of working together on a larger scale.  At this time, Patti Patton-Bader, the founder of Soldiers' Angels, suggested that the program "spin out" into a stand-alone organization that could focus on doing more than just food events.  An additional successful event at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center was held, and efforts began on creating Cooking with the Troops. 

While originally planned as a six- to nine-month process, a number of things fell in place, such that incorporation was completed in Indiana on 16 April 2010.  Our mission is to provide aid, comfort, and support to U.S. and Allied troops and families by providing culinary change of pace events, assisting with career transition into the food and beverage industry for those wanting it, gathering  and sharing knowledge with and for troops on the front lines and supporting same, and by providing care and support on the homefront.