Project 8

PUMPKIN BREAD FOR VETERANS- The Fisher House

Project sumbitted by the Goldblum family ---Florida

What We Did:

Supporting America's military in their time of need, a Fisher House is "a home away from home" that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. A Fisher House offers dining and lodging facilities to families of veteran and military patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. We baked and delivered some Apple Pie and Pumpkin Bread to the Fisher House residents.

How Long it Took:
Cooking Prep-time & Clean-up (2 hours), Bake Time (1 hour). Delivery (We hand delivered the baked goods to a near by Fisher House)

How Much it Cost:
$20

Would We Do It Again?
Yes...This project was an introduction into the concept of military (those honorable persons that keep our home and America safe) to our four year old daughter. Her questions and our explanations both taught and reminded us of what these remarkable men and women in uniform do and why we owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

Next Time:
The Fisher House does seem to keep their kitchen stocked with coffee and snacks. Perhaps what the resident families may prefer is home-style meal, maybe some warm rotisserie chickens or even frozen lasagna dishes.

References:
Find one of the 43 Fisher House locations http://www.fisherhouse.org/.