Jesus (AKA Food Dropper) and Christy Fuentes (Plus the team)

Jesus and Christy along with their kids.. (I think 8-12, at least that is how the energy seems at times), While Jesus has cooked with me before, they came on board when we decided to bring Cooking with a Veteran Inc. to non-profit status.

Jesus Bio:
I am a founding member of Cooking with a Veteran Inc. TN, AmVets Post 325, and VFW Post 12206. I bring over 14 years of nonprofit leadership, organization, and program development experience. I have a deep commitment to service and community impact, I assisted in the initiative response to the growing needs of older veterans facing food insecurity here in Tennessee.

Professional Background:
My career has spanned roles in program management, fundraising, and executive leadership at organizations like VFW and TNPTA. My ability to drive strategic initiatives has helped secure funding, while transforming communities’ one project at a time.

Why I Serve:
My passion for feeding veterans stems from my own experiences growing up in an underserved community. I As a founding member of Cooking with a Veteran Inc., I bring over 14 years of nonprofit leadership and program development experience to the organization. I have a deep commitment to service and community impact, I helped launch the initiative in response to the growing needs of older veterans facing food
insecurity here in Tennessee. I know firsthand the impact that dedicated nonprofits can have, and am committed to ensuring we reach even more families in need.

Personal Touch:
When I not advocating for veterans, you can find me volunteering at Cub Scouts Pack 398.

Call to Action:
I welcome conversations about how we can better serve our veteran community. Reach out to me at (615) 495-7248 to connect.