November 12, 2025
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – UPMC Cole with the support of community partners, coordinated a free veteran's recognition meal distribution on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Coudersport.
“Food insecurity is a real challenge in rural communities like ours,” said Kari Kurtz, director, Community Relations, UPMC in North Central Pa. “Hosting this veterans meal distribution is part of our ongoing commitment to support health and wellness beyond clinical care. Our veterans deserve more than a single event on Veterans Day; they deserve consistent care and gratitude. This is just one way we can say thank you and ensure they have what they need.”
Representatives from the UPMC Community Relations, UPMC Cole, and the Cole Foundation teams helped distribute 50 meals and recognition gifts to veterans and their family members.
This event was made possible through generous contributions by sponsors to the Cole Foundation. The meals were prepared and provided by Frosty Hollow Bed and Breakfast in Coudersport and kindergarteners and fourth grade students at the Coudersport Elementary School provided cookie bags.
Despite the snow, representatives from UPMC and the Cole Foundation share warm meals and smiles with veterans and their families as they pick up meals at the Veterans Day distribution at UPMC Cole.
Tyler Wagner
570-494-8330
wagnert4@upmc.edu
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