Dave never imagined he'd see 75. Drafted into the Army in 1967 at just 19, he survived Vietnam but still carries the invisible wounds of war—PTSD, diabetes, and heart disease. Recently, his blood sugar spiked, and what he thought was a routine ER visit became an emergency triple bypass. "War stays with you—it never lets go," he says, and facing recovery alone left him feeling hopeless. Then a VA social worker referred him to Project Angel Food. Now, weekly deliveries of medically tailored meals, designed by registered dietitians for his heart condition and diabetes, provide a steady source of strength and stability. Meals like these have been shown to reduce hospitalizations by 63%, helping veterans like Dave stay healthier at home. "Everyone at Project Angel Food is incredibly kind, understanding—and funny," he says. "It feels like family."