Robert Irvine Foundation

Robert Irvine Foundation is a not-for-profit, 501c3 org that supports service members, veterans, first responders, and their families.

[Army Benevolent Fund @ArmyBenFund]

Only a few days to go until we gather for the Cateran Yomp for another incredible weekend of trekking, fundraising and, of course, great food.

Ask any returning Yomper and they’ll tell you the food on route is always a highlight. And with Chef Robert Irvine stepping in as Executive Chef this year, it’s set to be even better. Exciting new additions will help keep everyone fuelled along the way, including Rigatoni Bolognese...and that’s just the beginning.

We’re delighted to welcome @RobertIrvine and the @rirvinefound back to Blairgowrie for our annual 54-mile challenge in support of soldiers, veterans and their families. If you spot them on the course, be sure to say hello!

Ready to #GetYourYompOn?

#ForSoldiersForLife #CateranYomp

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

In just one week, more than 100 veterans will travel to Scotland together to take on the Cateran YOMP alongside military allies from around the world with the Army Benevolent Fund @ArmyBenFund

For months, this group has trained, prepared, and connected from afar, sharing stories, goals, challenges, and encouragement before all meeting in person. Next week, they will board an @AmericanAir flight together for the first time.

Veterans from every branch of the U.S. military will take on 54 miles through the Scottish Highlands, pushing through difficult terrain alongside people who understand the physical and mental challenges that can follow military service.

For many, this experience becomes more than an endurance event. It becomes connection, accountability, camaraderie, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Because sometimes healing begins by walking beside people who understand your journey.

Learn more about the Cateran YOMP: https://t.co/JILNHbwGaU

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

"Tonight is about camaraderie, dancing, and laughing with my fellow veterans.”

That spirit filled the room during the Havana Nights themed Breaking Bread with Heroes gathering at American Legion Post 200 in Lake Elsinore, California.

Chef Juan Ramirez of El Jefe Latin Kitchen, part of the Robert Irvine Foundation Let’s Chow Food Truck Program, prepared a Cuban-inspired meal as veterans and military families came together for an evening focused on connection, shared experiences, and community.

One guest described the evening as bringing “class, culture, and dignity” to the veteran experience.

Meaningful support is not always complicated. Sometimes it starts by simply creating spaces where people can come together and feel connected again.

#BreakingBreadWithHeroes

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

It's taken years to get attention, headlines, and most importantly: real change in how we take care of our service members @RobertIrvine

Robert Irvine’s 23-Year Fight to Fix Military Food Is Finally Paying Off https://t.co/GjSxFCB9Kv

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

“Her husband is gone. But she is not alone.”

This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who never made it home, the veterans who carry their memory forward, and the families whose lives were changed forever by that sacrifice.

Last year, one of our Gold Star widows participated in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on behalf of the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines.

She shared, “I've always felt really close to everyone here from his unit. They always keep in touch, they support me in my life, and make sure I am taken care of. We are family forever.”

That enduring sense of connection is what today is truly about.

At the Robert Irvine Foundation, programs like Reuniting the Brave help veterans and Gold Star families reconnect with the people and communities who continue to walk beside them long after the uniform comes off.

Because no family should carry loss alone.
#MemorialDay

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Tomorrow, on Memorial Day, @RobertIrvine will march with the heroes he has dedicated his life to serving.

Join him at the 2026 American Veterans Center National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. or tune in from wherever you are. @AVCupdate

This is their day. Let's show up for them.

Constitution Avenue, Washington D.C. Monday, May 25, 2026. Opening Ceremonies: 9 AM EST. Parade Begins: 10 AM EST
#NationalMemorialDayParade #MemorialDayWeekend #Veterans #MilitaryCommunity #WashingtonDC

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Did you catch @RobertIrvine on Good Morning America today? https://t.co/YimmgGt7w8

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

If you’re at SOF Week in Tampa, be sure to drop by the @PDW_ai booth and check out the latest technology. PDW is a dedicated supporter and partner of the Robert Irvine Foundation doing exceptional work in field of aerial robotics and drones.

[PDW @PDW_ai]

PDW will be at SOF Week in Tampa this week, showcasing our mission-focused solutions for real-world operational environments.

Visit us in the exhibit hall at booth #607 and outside at #4312 to learn how our deployable autonomous systems can support mission readiness, operational flexibility, and faster decision-making in the field.

Additionally, see the C100 in action at PDW x FlyMotion After Hours Tech Demo Wednesday evening. Register at the link below.

[Robert Irvine @RobertIrvine]

Be sure to tune in to Good Morning America! Be on around 8:45 am ET!

Also will be on GMA3 today. Check your local listings.

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

I've spent years showing up for this community. Not because someone asked me to, but because I've seen what happens when no one does.

I’ve looked service members and veterans in the eye and witnessed the real cost of isolation and silence. That’s something that stays with you.

So, when @WeFaceTheFight asked me to be part of this conversation, there was no hesitation. I joined JoAnne Bass and @PatrickMurphyPA for a real talk hosted by Anthony Shop of @ChiefInfluencer.

These conversations aren't about scripts or polish, they're about what it takes to reach veterans before crisis hits. They're about meeting people where they are, using your platform when it matters, and recognizing that waiting isn’t a strategy.

Listen to it. Then tag a leader below who needs to hear it. If you're reading this, you probably know someone who does.

-- @RobertIrvine

Watch now: https://t.co/RX7gdI2E4D

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Did you know that David Reid, The Robert Irvine Foundation's VP of Strategic Initiatives, and @RobertIrvine first met on the Cateran Yomp? This year The Robert Irvine Foundation will be sponsoring 100 veterans to participate with us.

Watch now to hear all about the experience from Robert & David.@NewsNation @Yahoo

https://t.co/DNLNfFmU02

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Healthy habits often start at home and around the table.

Recently, Chef Dan Lee from Farina Pasta, one of our Let’s Chow food trucks, joined members of our Programs team and RIF volunteer Melissa Benjamin to spend the afternoon with a military family, helping their kids prepare nutritious snacks and meals together through hands-on cooking and connection in the kitchen at Vetri Community Partnership in Philadelphia. @vetricommunity

While Let’s Chow is often recognized for serving meals in communities across the country, moments like these show how our programs can work together in meaningful ways.

This pilot experience reflects our commitment to strengthening military families through nutrition, connection, and shared experiences that support long-term wellness before challenges become crisis.

Because food is more than fuel. It has the power to bring people together.

[Robert Irvine @RobertIrvine]

@RFKJr_Official , @SecWar ans @SecRollins are doing great things with food not only for our military but also our school system and taking care of our farmers .. it’s a collective team effort 🙏🇺🇸💪😎💯

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Kicking off our Dining for Inspiration event with @Emeril @EmerilOrg @RobertIrvine - we are partnering to support culinary education for children and military families through our organizations

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have served and sacrificed. In recognition of Memorial Day, we’re proud to partner with Coyote Outdoor Living for a special giveaway designed to bring people together around the table while remembering those who gave so much for our country.

Together, we’re giving away a Coyote pizza oven to help bring people together through food, conversation, and shared experiences.  @RobertIrvine @CoyoteOutdoor

To enter the giveaway, visit our Instagram: @RobertIrvineFoundation

Gather your people. Share a meal. Join us in honoring and supporting service members, veterans, first responders, and their families.

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Food is fuel. And fuel is everything.

The Robert Irvine Foundation believes food is more than nourishment. It is the foundation for strength, performance, and long-term well-being.

We are working to improve how we fuel our soldiers, support the education of future military doctors, and care for those who serve.

Strength doesn't come from grit alone. It is built and maintained by what fuels the body and the mind.

Learn more about our food programs led by @RobertIrvine

https://t.co/qf0HGgnrto

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

AFN News Now - Chef Robert Irvine Visit https://t.co/uyG0U4ILC4

@RobertIrvine visited the Knights Lair Warrior Restaurant on Smith Barracks, Germany as part of the @ArmedForcesEnt Fueling the Fight tour. He discussed the need to improve the nutrition of service members. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman First Class Ayden Worley)

[Army Benevolent Fund @ArmyBenFund]

54 miles. Thousands of steps. One unforgettable experience built on resilience, connection, and showing up for one another.

This year, Chef Robert Irvine returns to the Cateran Yomp not only as a participant, but as Executive Head Chef alongside an incredible culinary team helping fuel the journey from start to finish.

There’s nothing quite like the Cateran Yomp. The challenge. The camaraderie. The people who make it unforgettable year after year.

We’ve got something special cooking for this year’s Yomp...

And to our Yompers, we’ll see you out there!

@rirvinefound

#CateranYOMP #YOMP2026 #RobertIrvineFoundation #ArmyBenevolentFund #ForSoldiersForLife

[Robert Irvine Foundation @rirvinefound]

Wiesbaden High School’s Culinary Arts Program had the distinct honor of hosting world-renowned chef and television personality, Chef @RobertIrvine on Monday May 4, 2026. His visit was part of a broader tour of U.S. military installations across Europe, where he continues his longstanding commitment to supporting service members and their families.

Read more at: https://t.co/fZIvHKJAH8
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