EVENTS

Mark your calendars for the North Shore Veterans and First Responder Parade. Join Military Friends Foundation/Tough Ruck as their guest at "The American Heroes Pavilion."  ✨Join us for a special day of community and celebrate those who have sacrificed for our...

Click HERE to Register Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ Barnes Memorial Park, Dedham, MA Our freedoms didn't come for free. They were paid for in full by the ultimate sacrifice of Massachusetts' finest. It is time we honor that sacrifice. On September 12th, we aren't...

WHAT: June Hero Meals Monthly Food Market ***Due to the heat warning, please stay in your vehicles so we can assist you safely*** We invite all members of our incredible military community to attend the Hero Meals Monthly Food Market. This monthly event is our simple...

WHAT: Hero Meals Monthly Food Market  We invite all members of our incredible military community to attend the Hero Meals Monthly Food Market. This monthly event is our simple but sincere way of saying “Thank You” for the immense sacrifices you and your families make...

WHAT: This Memorial Day, bridges and landmarks across Massachusetts will be illuminated in gold to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Known as Operation Gold Star, the statewide tribute was championed by Military Friends...

WHAT: Massachusetts Military Appreciation Day with Executive Office of Veterans Services Military Friends Foundation is proud to be a flagship partner for Massachusetts Military Appreciation Day brings together leaders from across the state to honor veterans, active...

WHAT: Hero Meals Monthly Food Market  We invite all members of our incredible military community to attend the Hero Meals Monthly Food Market. This monthly event is our simple but sincere way of saying “Thank You” for the immense sacrifices you and your families make...

WHAT: Hero Meals Brunch for Gold Star Families Massachusetts Families of the Fallen are invited to join Military Friends Foundation for a Hero Meals Brunch. The Hero Meals program offers a powerful "muster" that nourishes both the body and the spirit. This month our...

WHAT: Tough Ruck Marathon Tough Ruck Nation is group of military, first responders and civilians whose sole purpose is to Ruck in honor and in memory of our Fallen Service Members, Police, Firefighters and EMTs, while raising funds to support our warriors and families...

WHAT: Hero Meals Monthly Food Market  We invite all members of our incredible military community to attend the Hero Meals Monthly Food Market. This monthly event is our simple but sincere way of saying “Thank You” for the immense sacrifices you and your families make...

WHAT: Massachusetts Gold Star Families will ride together in a trolley during the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade to create a powerful, visible moment of remembrance and gratitude for the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice and for the...

WHAT: Our Tough Ruck and Military Friends communities are invited by Patrick's mom & Tough Rucker Melissa Cumming to join for the Patrick Cumming Memorial St. Patrick's Day 5K. This is an official Tough Ruck 2026 training event. BONUS: All Tough Ruckers who...