VA's Veterans Canteen Service

01/02/2026

At a Dec. 4 catering event in Marion, Ill., the Canteen crew was honored as Team of the Year by the local Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) for tireless service and dedication to Veterans! Santa Claus appeared to personally present the award.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year to all! As we embark upon 2026, here is a look back at all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs accomplished for Veterans last year. https://department.va.gov/2025accomplishments/

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from VCS! Check out our team at the VCS Canteen in Castle Point, NY and Jackson, MS in the holiday spirit!

12/18/2025

Sherrie Aubrecht has been serving Veterans at the Iowa City VCS Canteen for 39 years. Working as a cashier in the PatriotCafé, Sherrie is always willing to offer assistance to the Veteran customers.

“Sherrie always has a smile and jokes with VA Staff and Veterans as they come through the PatriotCafé,” said Iowa City Canteen Chief Stacy Gross.

Fun fact: A member of Sherrie’s family has worked at the Iowa City VA Medical Center since it opened in 1949!

12/17/2025

It's ! Celebrate with buy one, get one free pancake at your local canteen🥞.

12/17/2025

12/12/2025

Visit your local PatriotCafe between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM for a free cup of hot chocolate for National Hot Chocolate Day!

12/11/2025

Maribel Adorno Cornier, food service supervisor in the Boston VCS, received a certificate of appreciation for exceptional support in preparing for and hosting the Secretary of Veterans Affairs’ visit to the Jamaica Plain campus.
Anita Ranade, acting associate director for VA Boston's Jamaica Plain campus, presented Maribel with the certificate on Nov. 4, 2025.

In photo: Anita Ranade, Maribel Adorno Cornier, Mike Treise, David Latimore.

12/08/2025

It's , enjoy 50 cents off any brownie in the Patriot Cafe and Patriot Brew, today.

12/04/2025

In a message to the Phoenix VA Health Care System, Interim Medical Center Director Elijah Ditter praised the operations and business lines of the VA Phoenix Canteens. Director Ditter named several associates, including Assistant Canteen Chief Preston Emery, Food Service Worker Allison Lippens, Supply Clerk Alexander Prieto, Assistant Chief Tara Navarro, Grill Cook Sean Titus, Food Service Worker Kimberly Justo, and Baristas Brenda Ochoa and Grace Resmer.

Director Ditter stressed the importance of the Canteen as the forward face of the Medical Center to Veterans, visitors, and staff.

“Thank you, VCS team, for all your hard work,” Director Ditter said in his message. “VCS is enhancing services by adding a new coffee vending machine for after-hours hot coffee and continuing to feature engaging weekly and monthly specials at the grill.”

12/04/2025

It's ! 🍪 Stop by at your local Canteen to purchase some delicious cookies today and treat yourself!

11/27/2025

VCS wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to America's Veterans, their families, and their caregivers. We are thankful for your service and commitment to our country.

VCS will be closed for Thanksgiving today, Nov. 27.