The Skirted Soldier is a female veteran-owned operation in Blue Knob, Pennsylvania, hand blending loose artisan tea in small batches and packaging each order with help from veterans. Its blends are sourced through cooperatives and community-supported agriculture groups, and the company donates 10% of every purchase to organizations supporting female veterans. Tea is available in more than 200 locations across the country as well as directly from the company.
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Artillery Tea CoFounded in 2022, Artillery Tea Co. is a family-owned and operated tea company crafting bold organic blends in small batches. Its American-rooted brand uses full-leaf tea in plant-based, biodegradable pyramid sachets made without glue, staples, or petroleum-based plastic. A portion of every sale supports veteran and first-responder nonprofit organizations.
Cleona Coffee RoastersFounded in 2021 by Afghanistan war veteran and Pennsylvania Army National Guard combat medic Matt Zechman, Cleona Coffee Roasters produces fresh, small-batch coffee in Annville, Pennsylvania. The roastery sources coffees to showcase their natural character and packages them in-house, while custom-labeled coffee and fundraiser blends turn its products into tools for local connection. Cleona says it has reinvested tens of thousands of dollars through support for local causes, first responders, and service organizations.ANNVILLE, PA
Assault ForwardFounded in 2017 by three U.S. Army veterans, Assault Forward makes American-made lapel pins and other accessories and apparel that let veterans and their supporters carry service and patriotism into professional life. The veteran-owned and operated company is certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and donates pins to service members transitioning to civilian careers, giving its small products a practical role in starting conversations about military experience.GAITHERSBURG, MD
Pardoe’s Perky PeanutsSince George Pardoe cooked the first batch in his garage in 1959, Pardoe’s Perky Peanuts has grown into a seven-generation, family-owned Pennsylvania snack maker known for its soft-textured Perky Peanuts, flavored pretzels and trail mixes. Based in Montandon, the company still makes its products in the United States, using small-batch methods and Pennsylvania Dutch roots while also producing private-label snacks. Founded by military veteran George Pardoe, Pardoe’s supports veterans and first responders through donations to organizations including Wounded Warrior Project and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.MONTANDON, PA